Haatch

Haatch Ventures LLP, established in 2013 and based in Stamford, UK, is a venture capital firm that specializes in early-stage investments, focusing on technology, B2B SaaS, and digital consumer sectors. It provides growth capital, pre-seed, and seed funding, typically ranging from £100,000 to £300,000, and participates in rounds up to £2 million. Haatch Ventures offers a hands-on approach, leveraging its knowledge, experience, and network to accelerate the growth of its portfolio businesses. Additionally, Haatch Desks, a separate entity, manages and operates properties offering co-working spaces, providing individual desks, postal addresses, and private offices to suit customers' needs.

Mark Bennett

Partner

James Brooke

Operating Partner

Jeremy Luzinda

Associate

Simon Penson

Partner

Frederick Soneya

Co-Founder and Partner

Past deals in Catering

Martee

Pre Seed Round in 2024
Martee uses AI to enhance demand forecasting accuracy in the food sector. Its machine learning models and business intelligence interface help food businesses improve sales and customer satisfaction while reducing food waste.

Lean Kitchen Network

Seed Round in 2023
Lean Kitchen Network operates a virtual kitchen network focused on developing efficient and sustainable culinary solutions. The company designs kitchens that are customized to meet the specific scale, brand offerings, and locations of its clients. By implementing systems for quality control and customer engagement, Lean Kitchen Network enables brands to standardize and automate their processes effectively. This approach not only enhances operational efficiency but also ensures the preservation of fresh and high-quality food. The company’s commitment to continuous improvement further supports its mission to create ecological kitchens that align with modern consumer demands.

Plateaway

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Plateaway is a marketplace that specializes in meal kits, connecting customers with some of the UK's most popular high street restaurants and independent eateries. The platform offers a diverse range of exclusive meal kits, featuring secret ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions that allow customers to recreate their favorite restaurant dishes at home. Ideal for cooking with family, friends, or as a thoughtful gift for colleagues or clients, Plateaway collaborates with renowned establishments such as Hard Rock Cafe, Homeslice, Carluccios, Gourmet Burger Kitchen, Patty & Bun, Shake Shack, Randy's Wingbar, and Island Poké. Through its user-friendly platform, customers can conveniently order meal kits from multiple restaurants in a single checkout process, enhancing the dining experience at home.

Lean Kitchen Network

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Lean Kitchen Network operates a virtual kitchen network focused on developing efficient and sustainable culinary solutions. The company designs kitchens that are customized to meet the specific scale, brand offerings, and locations of its clients. By implementing systems for quality control and customer engagement, Lean Kitchen Network enables brands to standardize and automate their processes effectively. This approach not only enhances operational efficiency but also ensures the preservation of fresh and high-quality food. The company’s commitment to continuous improvement further supports its mission to create ecological kitchens that align with modern consumer demands.

UnderstockMe

Pre Seed Round in 2021
UnderstockMe operates a B2B online marketplace that connects British food producers and suppliers with commercial buyers such as caterers, bars, and restaurants. Its platform facilitates the sale of surplus food stock, reducing waste in traditional supply chains by aggregating smaller buyer requests into wholesale orders. This model enables businesses to source quality British food at lower prices while helping suppliers manage their excess inventory more efficiently.
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