🇵🇱Foodsi

Sector: FoodTech / Zero Waste / Impact Startup  Type: Seed-stage startup  Headquarters: Lublin, Poland  Founded: 2019 Founders: Mateusz Kowalczyk (CEO), Jakub Fryszczyn (COO)  Website: foodsi.pl

Overview

Foodsi is a Polish impact-driven startup tackling food waste through a mobile marketplace that connects consumers with local businesses offering surplus products at discounted prices. The app enables users to purchase “surprise packages” of unsold food from bakeries, restaurants, cafes, and grocery stores — often at up to 70% off. With a growing user base and strong brand recognition, Foodsi is positioning itself as a leader in the Polish zero-waste economy.

Product Highlights

• Foodsi App: Available on iOS and Android, the app allows users to browse and reserve surplus food packages from nearby businesses.
• Partner Network: Over 6,000 active partners across Poland, including Carrefour, Etno Cafe, Salad Story, AVIA, and Wedel.
• User Base: Nearly 2 million registered users as of 2025.
• Impact: More than 5 million food packages saved from waste since launch.
• Categories Expanded: In addition to food, the platform now includes surplus cosmetics, flowers, and pet products.

Funding & Growth

• Total Funding Raised: Approx. $2.92M
• Latest Round: Seed extension ($1.3M) in October 2024, led by AIP Seed and Satus Venture2
• Previous Investors: CofounderZone, ReaktorX, AC/VC Impact Fund
• Revenue (2024): Estimated 1.19M PLN
• Employees: 42 (as of 2025)

Business Model & Market

Foodsi operates a managed marketplace model, generating revenue through commissions on each transaction. Its core value proposition lies in reducing food waste while helping businesses recover sunk costs and reach new customers. The company is part of a growing ecosystem of circular economy startups and is often compared to international players like Too Good To Go.