# Minibrew

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/minibrew-b-v

- Industry: Consumer Products
- Headquarters: Utrecht, Netherlands
- Website: www.minibrew.io
- Total disclosed funding: $3M
- Latest round: Seed (May 16, 2017)
- Investors on record: 2

## About

Minibrew B.V. is a Netherlands-based company specializing in innovative smart home brewing systems that automate the brewing process for high-quality beer, cider, and kombucha production, enhancing the home brewing experience for users.Founded in 2015 in Utrecht, Netherlands, Minibrew B.V. develops smart home brewing solutions. The company has not undergone any significant pivots or changes in its operations. Bart van de Kooij, the founder, has a history in entrepreneurial ventures. As of December 2018, Minibrew B.V. raised EUR 2.60 million in funding through a Series A round, which constituted the total amount raised, with five deals recorded till date.Minibrew specializes in innovative smart home brewing systems, including the MiniBrew GEN 3. This WiFi-connected brewing machine automates the brewing process, ensuring precise temperature control based on user-selected recipes. It incorporates built-in circulation brewing technology and an integrated cooling keg, allowing fermentation in as little as three days and serving directly from the tap. The company also supports a community of users with access to over 15,000 recipes from both homebrewers and professional breweries, catering to both novice and experienced brewers. Their products are available in the European Union (excluding Greece), Switzerland, the United Kingdom, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Australia.Minibrew generates revenue through direct-to-consumer sales and partnerships with home brewing and beverage retailers. Customers can purchase the MiniBrew GEN 3 and related products through the company's online platform, with pricing reflecting the premium technology and materials used. The MiniBrew Craft beer Maker is among their flagship products, competitively priced relative to other home brewing systems. Financing options are available to enhance consumer access to their brewing systems.Minibrew B.V. plans to utilize the EUR 2.60 million raised in December 2018 to support the design and launch of new products aimed at expanding their offerings in the smart brewing market. The company is also targeting geographic expansion into new markets, although specific regions for future growth have not been disclosed. These initiatives will bolster their existing product line and foster community engagement among brewing enthusiasts.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, May 16, 2017, $2.7M — Hoving & Partners, VOC Capital Partners
- Seed, Apr 1, 2016, $0.3M — VOC Capital Partners

## Investors

- VOC Capital Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/voc-capital-partners) — Seed
- Hoving & Partners — Seed