# Madame Sum

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/madame-sum

- Industry: Food
- Headquarters: Zurich, Switzerland
- Website: www.madamesum.com
- Total disclosed funding: $1.3M
- Latest round: Seed (May 17, 2021)
- Investors on record: 2

## About

Madame Sum AG specializes in crafting and delivering premium frozen dumplings, targeting consumers seeking gourmet meal solutions with convenience and quality in urban food markets.Founded in 2019, Madame Sum AG is based in Zurich, Switzerland, where it operates as an independent entity. The company focuses on delivering gourmet frozen dumplings, and it has engaged in two significant deals since its inception. The founders, Arnaud Verschueren and Yves Jäger, are known for their previous entrepreneurial ventures. In May 2021, Madame Sum AG raised CHF 1.2 million in a SEED round led by Virtual Network, with participation from ACE & Company and other investors, bringing the total amount raised to CHF 1.2 million.Madame Sum specializes in the production and delivery of high-quality frozen dumplings, offering a range of flavors with an emphasis on seasonal releases. Each dumpling is crafted with unique, paper-thin dough, sealed with twelve delicate folds, and is slow-cooked to enhance flavors, particularly their signature 16-hour pork broth. Customers include individual consumers and gift purchasers who utilize Madame Sum's gift cards, and the company operates in urban areas with high demand for gourmet meal delivery services.Madame Sum generates revenue through direct-to-consumer sales of frozen dumplings and related products via their official website. Customers can place orders online, selecting from various dumpling flavors and gift card options. Additionally, Madame Sum offers reduced delivery rates for members of their Dumpling Addict Club, encouraging repeat purchases and enhancing customer loyalty. The company employs competitive pricing strategies for both individual dumplings and value packs, catering to families and meal planners.Following its most recent funding round in May 2021, where Madame Sum AG raised CHF 1.2 million, the company plans to utilize these funds to expand production capabilities and develop an omnichannel sales strategy. This includes launching new products and expanding into additional markets, although specific new product releases and targeted geographic regions for expansion have not been disclosed.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, May 17, 2021, $1.3M — ACE & Company, Virtual Network

## Investors

- ACE & Company (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/ace-company) — Seed
- Virtual Network — Seed