Netherlands-based Founteyn, a company advancing its capsule-based beverage platform, has secured $15M (approximately €13.04M) in Series A funding from two global leaders in the water dispensing and beverage industries.
The Dutch technology startup, which targets the multi-billion-dollar beverage industry, has raised most of its $20M (nearly €17.39M) funding, with about $5M (nearly €4.34M) still available for new investors.
The funding will accelerate Founteyn’s mission to redefine beverage delivery in away-from-home locations, including offices, small to medium enterprises, and the hospitality sector.
The company’s patented system reduces packaging material by 80 per cent and cuts carbon footprint by 50 per cent compared to traditional PET bottles and aluminium cans.
Founteyn’s all-in-one drinking platform serves trademark-quality beverages through its patented capsule-based system, delivering freshly made drinks in less than 15 seconds. The system reduces packaging material by more than 80 per cent while maintaining taste and quality for hot, cold, still, or sparkling beverages.
Capturing efficiency gains in beverage delivery
The capsule-based system captures the essence of each drink and mixes with water only at the point of consumption, eliminating the unnecessary transport of water from manufacturing plants to end users.
This approach transforms bulky packaging into sleek, fully recyclable capsules whilst delivering consistent quality across the largest variety of trademark beverages available through a single platform.
The global beverage industry continues to face mounting pressure for sustainable solutions, with away-from-home consumption representing a significant portion of the multi-billion-dollar market. Founteyn positions itself at the intersection of three fast-growing categories: on-demand beverages, smart dispensing systems, and premium beverage experiences.
Dutch innovation meets global beverage industry leadership
The Series A round attracted investment from two established global leaders in the water dispensing and beverage industries, providing Founteyn with strategic partnerships alongside capital injection. The backing validates the company’s technology and market approach as it prepares for commercial scaling.
Boyd Mulder, CEO of Founteyn, says, “With our innovative technology and this latest investment, we’re accelerating our mission to create a new way for people to enjoy drinks. By just converting a very small percentage of the global total packaged soft drinks to our capsules-based beverages, Founteyn and its unique technology will already generate millions of servings a day, reducing packaging and carbon footprint in offices, small to medium enterprises and the hospitality sector.”
“However, we’re about more than just sustainability, as capsule-based beverages will not only create more value in the chain, but more importantly, enable office managers, employees and clientele to enjoy serving moments and beverages even more without compromises on taste, quality and convenience,” adds Mulder.
Scaling towards millions of daily servings
Founteyn targets significant market penetration by converting even a small percentage of global packaged soft drink consumption to its capsule-based system.
The company’s technology platform enables millions of potential daily servings while addressing sustainability concerns across the business and hospitality sectors. The one-tap system delivers endless beverage choices through a simple “pop, brew and enjoy” process that maintains consistent quality and convenience.
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