Where food
meets growth.

FoodAngels HUB is a new seed venture capital community in Romania on a mission to fuel the next generation of Food & Beverage innovators.

We back ambitious startups across Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) that are reinventing the way we produce, serve, and experience food.

Founded by a team with 30+ years of success in hospitality and international retail chains, FoodAngels HUB combines deep industry know-how with a passion for nurturing bold ideas in food production, service, and technology.

If your startup meets our criteria and you’re ready to take the next step, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now and let’s start the conversation.

If you share our vision and want to support promising food & beverage ventures, apply to join our investor community.
We’re always open to new partners.

About

FoodAngels HUB is a new seed venture capital community in Romania on a mission to fuel the next generation of Food & Beverage innovators.

We back ambitious startups across Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) that are reinventing the way we produce, serve, and experience food.

Founded by a team with 30+ years of success in hospitality and international retail chains, FoodAngel sHUB combines deep industry know-how with a passion for nurturing bold ideas in food production, service, and technology.

Vision

FoodAngels HUB was born from the idea that venture capital can do more for entrepreneurs.

Our central vision is to move beyond the traditional VC model of simply writing checks and managing portfolios, and instead build an entire ecosystem around our investments.

This means creating a collaborative community where all stakeholders – founders, investors, industry experts, and partners – work together to lift each other up.

We believe a rising tide lifts all boats, so our goal is to foster an environment where every startup we back has the best chance to thrive, and in turn, elevates the food & beverage industry as a whole.

Mission

Our mission is to nurture impactful food and beverage startups in CEE and beyond, and to redefine what it means to be a venture capital fund in this space.

We measure success not only by financial returns, but by the thriving network of entrepreneurs and partners we cultivate.

By integrating financing with mentorship, industry connections, and a collaborative spirit, FoodAngels HUB offers a 360° platform for growth.

Ready to shape
the future of food together?

Whether you’re an entrepreneur cooking up the next big food idea
or an investor hungry to support industry innovation,
we’d love to hear from you.

How it works

Create your pitch deck following our template, then complete the application form

Download Pitch Deck Template

Fill the form
Apply from financing

We will contact you for an in-depth interview.

Your business application will be reviewed by our Hub members, and if you meet the criteria, you’ll be invited to pitch live at one of our meetings.

We facilitate the syndication process and help close the investment round.

Criteria

1

Team

Strong team of founders, ideal 2-3 founders, with experience in business administration and/or food sector. We look for proven execution, domain expertise, and the ability to attract talent.

A strong, committed core team is often the difference between a good idea and a real business.

2

Market

We support innovative concepts: operational/product/tech.

Your product or service must address a real need in the Food & Beverage industry, from supply chain innovations to new consumer experiences.

We prioritize solutions that reflect changing tastes, health trends, or sustainability shifts.

3

Scalability

Already launched and scalable at national or regional level. Scalable means systems that can handle demand, enter new markets, and adapt fast.

We’re interested in business models that aren’t limited by geography or a single revenue stream.

4

Investment

We invest minimum €30.000 in early-stage companies with clear potential and early signs of traction.

Beyond capital, we bring strategic guidance, network access, and deep sector insight to every deal.

Investors

Our founding members combine over three decades of leadership in hospitality and international retail, providing strategic insight and sector expertise to support high-potential food & beverage ventures.

Founding Members

Albert Davidoglu

C-Level Executive and Investor

Alfred Jerry Dauteuil

Founder Jerry’s Pizza

Călin Ionescu

C-Level Executive and Investor

Costin Mândrea

C-Level Executive and Investor

Daniel Boaje

C-Level Executive and Investor

Daniel Donici

Co-founder Artesana

Florin Maxim

Founder Hospitality Culture Institute

Radu Savopol

Founder 5 to go

Răzvan Testa

Founding Partner Țuca, Zbârcea and Associates

Utku Ogrendil

Tech C-Level Executive

Angel Investors

Your next step starts here

Apply now and let’s start
the conversation.

We’re always open to
new partners.