Pinsalab
Artisanal, pre-baked Pinsa Romana bases for food service.
| Date | Investors | Amount | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
N/A | Series A | ||
| Total Funding | 000k | ||
| EUR | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
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| Revenues | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 |
| % growth | - | 105 % | 65 % | 49 % | 59 % |
| EBITDA | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 |
| Profit | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 |
| % profit margin | 13 % | 12 % | (5 %) | - | 5 % |
| EV | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 |
| EV / revenue | 00.0x | 00.0x | 00.0x | 00.0x | 00.0x |
| EV / EBITDA | 00.0x | 00.0x | 00.0x | 00.0x | 00.0x |
| R&D budget | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 |
Source: Company filings or news article
Pinsalab, now operating as Pinsami Professional, is an Italian food company specializing in the production and sale of Pinsa Romana, a hand-stretched, pre-baked dough product positioned as a healthier alternative to traditional pizza. The company was founded in Reggio Emilia, Italy, in 2017. Its founders include Claudio Campani, Gianluca Ghiaroni, and Cristian Lin. The company experienced rapid growth, with revenues reportedly growing from €600,000 in 2018 to a forecast of over €11 million in 2021. This growth led to its acquisition by the German investment group Deutsche Invest Capital Partners (DICP) in October 2021.
Pinsalab's core product is the Pinsa base, which is made from a blend of wheat, soy, and rice flours, has a high water content (up to 80% hydration), and undergoes a long leavening process of at least 24 hours. This process results in a product that is crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and more easily digestible with fewer calories, fat, and sodium compared to typical pizza. The company emphasizes the artisanal, hand-made nature of its production process, supported by modern kneading and packaging systems in its 13,000 m2 facility to ensure high quality standards.
The business serves both the retail (GDO) and food service (HoReCa) sectors. It markets its products under the brands Pinsami and Mr. Pinsa for retail, and Pinsami Professional for the food service industry. Clients include major Italian food retailers and a large number of food service operators across Italy and other European countries. The products are versatile and are available in various formats (oval, mini, XL, round) and preservation methods (fresh/chilled, ambient, and frozen) to optimize preparation time and reduce waste for professional kitchens. The business model is centered on supplying these high-quality, convenient bases that allow restaurants and bars to easily add a premium product to their menus.
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