Culinary & Foodservice Thursday, August 6, 2026

Foodtech deal values surge 180% as VCs prioritize operational efficiency

Restaurant and retail technology deal values increased by 180% in 2024, with 115 food and beverage deals closing in Q1 2025 focused on AI and IoT for supply chain optimization.

The numbers

180% Restaurant & retail tech deal value surge in 2024
115 Food & beverage CPG deals closed in Q1 2025
171 S2G Ventures total investments
74 Atlantic Food Labs total investments
97 AF Ventures total investments

Sources

waveup.com

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