Gastrozentrale
Online shop for catering supplies.
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Gastrozentrale.de, operated by Gastrando GmbH, established itself as a significant B2B online marketplace for the German hospitality sector. Launched in May 2015 with an initial angel investment of €100,000, the Munich-based startup was founded by Moritz Grumbach, who served as CEO. The founding team, who have known each other for two decades, combined over 40 years of experience in wholesale, finance, and restaurant planning.
The company's core business was to provide a comprehensive digital marketplace for restaurant and hotel supplies, aiming to digitize the procurement process for the hospitality industry. Its product catalog featured over 100,000 items, ranging from large kitchen appliances like pizza ovens to everyday consumables. Gastrozentrale targeted the vast market of independent restaurant and hotel owners, which numbered around 400,000 in the German-speaking region at the time. The business model operated without holding its own inventory, instead focusing on digital processing and partnerships. Beyond the marketplace, the company was developing a broader digital hospitality ecosystem, including services for job searches, location scouting, and e-procurement solutions for larger corporate clients.
Gastrozentrale demonstrated rapid early-stage growth, achieving €500,000 in sales within its first six months with a minimal marketing budget. This traction attracted further investment, and in May 2016, the company secured a seven-figure pre-Series A funding round. Key investors in this round included the METRO Group, investment firm LITTLEROCK, and KfW bank. The firm's client roster included high-profile names such as Feinkost Käfer and the Hilton Group, as well as various hospitals and restaurants. However, despite its promising start, public records indicate the company entered bankruptcy or reorganization proceedings around May 2017.
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