# Winnow Solutions

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/winnow-solutions

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: London, UK
- Website: www.winnowsolutions.com
- Total disclosed funding: $28M
- Latest round: Series C (Jan 17, 2023)
- Investors on record: 10

## About

Winnow Solutions Limited, based in the UK, specializes in advanced food waste management solutions, utilizing AI technology to automate waste tracking and provide insightful analytics for cost reduction.Winnow Solutions Limited is focused on innovative food waste management. Established in London, UK, in 2013, the company has completed 11 deals, with the latest funding round being a Series C raised on 17 January 2023 for GBP 8.10 million. This round included new investors ArcTern Ventures, Bridge Nine Capital Partners, and Novax, alongside returning investors Mustard Seed, Circularity Capital, and Ingka Investments. The founders of the company are Kevin Duffy, Kevin O'Leary, Marc Zornes, and Meg O'Leary.Winnow specializes in innovative food waste management solutions, primarily through its core product offerings that utilize AI technology to automate food waste capture. The main service, known as Throw & Go, enables chefs to dispose of food waste in the conventional manner while the system automatically records the data, providing insights aimed at reducing waste and costs. This solution is designed for a wide range of food service environments, including hotels, restaurants, and catering operations. With a presence in over 3,000 kitchens across more than 90 countries, Winnow serves a diverse clientele of chefs and hospitality professionals committed to sustainability. The company's services are tailored to meet the operational needs of various sectors, ensuring a scalable and effective approach to food waste reduction.Winnow generates revenue through partnerships with clients who implement its food waste management solutions in their operations. The company's transactional structure primarily revolves around subscription-based models, where businesses pay for access to its technology and associated analytics services. Clients, such as hotels, restaurants, and contract caterers, typically engage with Winnow to integrate its systems into their kitchens, contributing to recurring revenue streams. The firm emphasizes a proven return on investment (ROI) within a 12-month period, underscoring the financial benefits of adopting its flagship solutions.In January 2023, Winnow Solutions Limited raised GBP 8.10 million in Series C funding to enhance the development of its AI solutions. The company is strategizing to expand its product offerings and intends to penetrate new markets, focusing on regions such as North America and Asia by late 2024. The funding will support these initiatives, allowing for further innovation and outreach in food waste management.

## Funding rounds

- Series C, Jan 17, 2023, $10M — Novax, ArcTern Ventures, Mustard Seed, Circularity Capital, Ingka Investments, Bridge Nine Capital Partners
- Series B, Oct 2, 2019, $12M — Ingenious Ventures, D-Ax Corporate Venture Capital, Mustard Seed, Circularity Capital, Ingka Investments
- Series A, May 1, 2017, $0.3M — AccelerAsia Ventures
- Series A, Dec 4, 2015, $3.7M — D-Ax Corporate Venture Capital, Mustard Seed
- Seed, May 11, 2015, $0.9M — Mustard Seed
- Seed, Dec 29, 2014, $0.8M — Seedcamp
- Seed, Sep 6, 2013 — Seedcamp

## Investors

- Seedcamp (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/seedcamp) — Seed
- Mustard Seed — Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C
- D-Ax Corporate Venture Capital — Series A, Series B
- AccelerAsia Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/accelerasia-ventures) — Series A
- Ingenious Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/ingenious-ventures) — Series B
- Circularity Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/circularity-capital) — Series B, Series C
- Ingka Investments — Series B, Series C
- Novax (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/novax) — Series C
- ArcTern Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/arctern-ventures) — Series C
- Bridge Nine Capital Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/bridge-nine-capital-partners) — Series C