Investment Climate Podcast: Maximillian Bogenmann of endless food co., How to Get Funded in 2025

In this podcast episode, Alex Shandrovsky interviews Maximillian Bogenmann, CEO & Co-Founder of endless food co., a company focused on the future of chocolate and utilizing overlooked resources. Max shares insights into the journey of launching an alternative chocolate company, including building relationships with investors through genuine outreach and leveraging the hospitality network to validate their product. He also discusses strategic decisions like B2B vs. B2C models and partnerships with major retailers like 7-Eleven. Endless food co. recently raised a pre-seed funding of €1 million led by Nordic FoodTech.

Key takeaways from the conversation include the importance of overcoming objections through self-awareness and support, leveraging genuine interactions for goodwill, and the partnership with 7-Eleven, which developed through a B2B approach. The podcast series explores benchmarks for funding alt proteins in 2024 and shares insights from successful climate tech CEOs and leading VCs in the agrifood tech industry.