• Food Angels Hub, the first investor community in Romania dedicated to the food sector, is officially launched, with the objective of developing and scaling functional and profitable companies in the food industry, hospitality and technology applied to this sector.
The hub brings together leaders with solid experience in HoReCa, retail, IT, services and investments, aiming to transform Romania into a reference point for food innovation in Central and Eastern Europe.
"The complementary expertise of the Food Angels Hub founders gives us confidence that, together with local food companies and industry partners, we can support the Romanian food innovation ecosystem. We look forward to working closely with the founding teams, as well as with partners from the public and private sectors, to drive the scaling and international recognition of Romanian food brands.", says Florin Maxim, founding member and Managing Director of Food Angels Hub.
Food Angels Hub offers a complete growth infrastructure for food manufacturing, service and technology companies – from direct cash financing, to mentoring, strategic consulting, access to operational know-how and partnerships with established industry players.
Founding members of Food Angels Hub:
- Daniel Boaje, C-level Executive and Investor
- Albert Davidoglu, C-level Executive and Investor
- Daniel Donici, founder of Artesana
- Alfred Dauteuil, founder of Jerry's Pizza
- Călin Ionescu, C-level Executive and Investor
- Costin Mândrea, C-level Executive and Investor
- Florin Maxim, founder of Hospitality Culture Institute
- Utku Ogrendil, C-level Executive and Investor
- Radu Savopol, founder of 5 to go
- Răzvan Gheorghiu-Testa, Founding Partner Țuca Zbârcea & Associates
“In my 30 years in the corporate world, I have always been fascinated by the food service industry – how you can delight the consumer and create memorable experiences. At Food Angels Hub, we aim to identify new ideas with potential, support them and actively contribute to improving experiences in the food sector,” adds Costin Mândrea, founding member of Food Angels Hub.
The food industry, between economic competitiveness and national security
According to the UN, the global population will exceed 9,7 billion people by 2050, putting major pressure on global food systems. At the same time, climate change, resource scarcity and the fragmentation of supply chains will accelerate the need for innovation in food production, processing, logistics and technology. Thus, the food industry will become one of the most important strategic industries of the future, not only from an economic perspective, but also from a national security and geopolitical stability perspective.
"In this context, Food Angels Hub aims to support companies that already demonstrate a functional, profitable and scalable model. We aim to become their growth partner, providing investments, know-how and access to a strong network of experts and investors in the region.", adds Florin Maxim.
Mission: Transforming Romania into a regional food innovation hub
The founding members of Food Angels Hub believe that the next step for the development of the Romanian food ecosystem is regional scaling."There is huge potential in Central and Eastern Europe — local companies that can become regional brands, technological innovations applicable to the entire food chain, and business models that can redefine the way food is produced, distributed, and consumed. Food Angels Hub is committed to accelerating this evolution through smart investments and strategic collaborations.", adds Florin Maxim.
Call to entrepreneurs and investors
Food Angels Hub launches a call to founders business-food industry companies that are ready to take the step towards scaling, but also to investors interested in becoming part of the network.
Those interested in getting in touch with Food Angels Hub representatives can do so by accessing official website, or by sending an email to: florin@foodangels.hub.
About Food Angels Hub:
Food Angels Hub is the first investor community in Romania dedicated to accelerating companies in the food, HoReCa and technology industries. Launched in 2025, the Hub brings together leaders with experience in retail, hospitality, investment and IT, providing entrepreneurs with access to capital, mentorship, operational know-how and strategic partnerships.
The mission of Food Angels Hub is to transform Romania into a regional food innovation hub and to support the internationalization of Romanian companies, through smart investments and collaborations with real impact on the economy and society.
More information: www.foodangels.vc.
Contact: florin@foodangels.vc.
Article source: Press Release Hospitality Culture Institute.
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