Rotterdam’s Lunch Bunch Raises €565K Funding

The funding will support Lunch Bunch’s expansion across Rotterdam and its planned launch in The Hague.

The company also announced a new partnership between SIF Rotterdam and Generous Minds, aimed at helping impact-driven entrepreneurs succeed by combining expert guidance with access to capital.

‘’What makes Generous Minds special is that they truly stand alongside you as an entrepreneur and help you make your goals clear and achievable. Thanks to their support, we have a better idea of where we want to go, how to get there, and we have found the necessary capital to realise our dream,” says Robin Achterkamp, founder of Lunch Bunch.

Founded in 2022 in Rotterdam by Robin Achterkamp, Lunch Bunch was born from his personal journey with mental health challenges and job market exclusion. His mission: to create meaningful job opportunities for others facing similar barriers.

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Lunch Bunch offers high-quality, sustainable catering services to businesses while supporting people in reentering the workforce through tailored guidance.

Despite a tight labor market, over 42,700 Rotterdam residents remain on welfare (UWV, 2023), highlighting the ongoing need for inclusive employment solutions, the company shared on LinkedIn.

“Many are talented and motivated, but ineffective reintegration programs leave potential untapped” says the company.

Lunch Bunch aims to make a difference by providing hands-on support to help individuals build lasting careers, while also contributing to the Municipality of Rotterdam’s goals for social responsibility and inclusive employment.

In 2023, Lunch Bunch opened production facilities in Feijenoord and the Van Nelle Factory, expanding its service to more Rotterdam businesses. In 2024, Robin connected with Generous Minds through Bakkie Impact Rotterdam.

After a Covestment assessment, Generous Minds helped strengthen Lunch Bunch’s finances, legal setup and growth plan, paving the way for investments like Social Impact Fonds Rotterdam.

The company aims to grow further in Rotterdam in 2025 and expand to The Hague in 2026, creating jobs and training for people with anxiety, depression, and special education backgrounds.

About Lunch Bunch

Lunch Bunch NL is dedicated to putting bread on the table for everyone. As a social lunch caterer, they create job opportunities for people overlooked by the job market, serving delicious meals that support both their customers and their team’s path to meaningful employment and growth.