Danish startup Kanpla, which offers a SaaS ordering system to help kitchens manage orders and reduce food waste, has secured €8 million in a Series A funding round led by HenQ. The fresh funding will enable Kanpla to expand across Europe and the United States.
- Founded in 2020 by Peter Baech, Robert Wolf, and Jonas Gøttler, Kanpla develops a SaaS-based ordering system designed for contract caterers, such as canteens and lunch providers, with a high volume of recurring customers.
- The platform helps kitchens gain control over their operations, offering clear visibility into orders and inventory to reduce food waste.
"We’ve seen tremendous demand for digital transformation across Europe’s contract catering sector. Our platform is helping caterers deliver more personalized experiences, better manage fluctuating foot traffic, and reduce food waste," CEO and co-founder, Peter Bæc, stated.
- To date, the platform serves over 3,000 canteens, allowing more than 250,000 users to view menus with CO2 emissions and nutritional information, make purchases, earn loyalty points, and provide feedback via the app, point-of-sale systems, or the web.
- Kanpla employs 45 people and has expanded from Denmark to 10 European countries, including Scandinavia, the UK, and Benelux.
Details of the deal
- HenQ, an Amsterdam-based venture capital firm, led the Series A round, supporting B2B software startups across Europe with ticket sizes ranging from €1 million to €10 million.
"We’ve been excited to witness Kanpla’s success in scaling across multiple countries over the past 18 months. This has inspired us to lead this round as we have immense confidence in Kanpla and their plans to enter the US market," Claims Jan Andriessen, Partner at HenQ.
- The new funds will accelerate Kanpla's international expansion across Europe and the United States. The company also plans to double its workforce over the next year to support its growth ambitions.
