UK Fintech Startup Ferovinum Raises €468M To Boost Global Funding For Drinks Industry

The funding backed by investors like Pollen Street Capital and major investment banks will support the company’s plans for international growth.

Mitchell Fowler, Co-founder and CEO, shared with EU-Startups: “Ferovinum’s USD 550 million asset-backed securitisation marks a transformative moment for the drinks industry. By unlocking access to a wider pool of private credit investors and global investment banks, we’re scaling up the working capital support available to producers, distributors and brand owners across the sector. What makes this especially exciting is that the funding is seamlessly embedded within our end-to-end supply chain solution – enabling our clients to achieve best-in-class efficiency in procurement and distribution across their sales channels.”

With its latest €468 million debt facility, Ferovinum plans to expand beyond the UK into key markets like the US, EU, and Australia. The company will focus on boosting liquidity and storage in major US logistics hubs such as California, Florida, New Jersey, and Texas, helping businesses access flexible working capital and scale more easily through its supply chain platform.

Daniel Gibney, Co-founder and CFO, added: “By introducing the first securitisation of its kind for the drinks industry, we reinforce our commitment by providing an avenue for wholesale capital markets to support an important segment within food and beverage – an industry we are deeply passionate about and honoured to serve. We could not be more excited about partnering with Pollen Street Capital and what it means for the industry.”

Ferovinum’s model is attracting attention as the global drinks industry faces ongoing supply chain challenges and economic uncertainty. Its flexible funding solutions help clients respond quickly to changing demands, enter new markets, and focus on growth without being limited by cash flow issues.

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Fowler reiterated the urgency of modernising the sector’s infrastructure: “The drinks industry is currently navigating some of the most volatile trading conditions it has faced in the last 30 years. In order to thrive and take advantage of the opportunities this opens up in the space, businesses need access to flexible and capital-efficient funding solutions and an efficient global supply chain.

“This deal helps support our objective to help the industry operate a more capital efficient supply-chain that allows them to focus resources on their core activities and improve margins and profitability across the value chain.”

From an investment standpoint, Pollen Street Capital sees strong value in Ferovinum’s all-in-one platform.

Connor Marshall-Mckie, Investment Director at Pollen Street, commented: “We’re delighted to partner with Ferovinum as they enter an exciting new chapter of growth. The Ferovinum team have impressed us with their deep knowledge of the drinks industry and a clear understanding of the needs of their customers. The Ferovinum product is a great example of innovation in asset-backed finance, and is a perfect fit for our asset backed credit strategy. We look forward to supporting their continued success and working closely together on this journey.”

With this new funding and expansion, Ferovinum aims to play a key role in helping drinks businesses grow and stay resilient in today’s complex global market.

About Ferovinum

Founded in 2018 by Mitchel Fowler and Daniel Gibney, Ferovinum offers funding and logistics support designed specifically for the drinks industry. Its platform helps brands and distributors unlock cash tied up in inventory, improve procurement, and simplify the movement of alcohol both within countries and across borders.