a year ago

THIS Raises £20m to Expand Plant-Based Meat Alternatives in the UK

  • THIS, a London-based startup producing plant-based meat alternatives, has secured £20 million in Series C funding from impact investor Planet First Partners

  • This round includes both primary and secondary equity financing

  • The company, led by former Ella's Kitchen CEO Mark Cuddigan, plans to utilize the fresh capital to expand its product range within the UK

  • Despite a decline in the plant-based food category in 2023, THIS aims to buck the trend, emphasizing its commitment to taste and quality

  • The startup achieved a 42% increase in product presence per store last year and is on track to become profitable by the end of 2024

  • Despite a dip in sales for plant-based meat alternatives in 2023, there are signs of recovery

  • Tesco reports a 20% surge in sales of plant-based steaks and 'chicken' breasts since the beginning of 2024, while meat-free burgers have seen a 10% increase in sales compared to the previous year.

    • ProblemFood & Beverage

      "Making plant-based meat alternatives that taste as good as, or even better than, real meat, so that people are willing to switch to a more sustainable diet."

      Solution

      "Creating delicious, high-quality plant-based meat alternatives that are sold in supermarkets across the UK."

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