PRESS RELEASE
Drinkotec announces a major CHF 5 million financing round and a move to a new production site in Nyon

Duillier, Switzerland, May 30, 2021- Drinkotec, the innovative leader in beverage technologies, is proud to announce a successful fundraising of 5 million Swiss francs. The fundraising is specifically aimed at developing a new range of revolutionary beverage service equipment incorporating advanced IoT technologies.
The fund-raising
The fundraising was supported by a group of leading investors, active in the hospitality and gastronomy industry, convinced by Drinkotec’s vision, innovation and growth strategy.
Coming at the height of the Covid period, this investment will enable Drinkotec to launch cutting-edge IoT-connected machines. This equipment will collect and process essential data for beverage manufacturers, enabling them to significantly reduce waste, improve product quality and optimize operations. This major project places Drinkotec at the forefront of technological innovation in the beverage secto.
Our objectives
These funds are intended for the development of a new product portfolio and also to expand the Drinkotec team through the integration of new talent.
One of our objectives is to strengthen our presence in Switzerland and Europe, and to create new partnerships.
Drinkotec’s ever-expanding range of activities attracts professionals from all branches of the beverage industry:
- Manufacturers and/or distributors of point-of-sale equipment for hotels, restaurants, cafés and other entertainment venues.
- Coffee shop distributors.
- Manufacturers of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
- Retail chains.
- And software publishers.
IoT and Data
All Drinkotec solutions integrate with the Loop360 Analytics IoT platform currently under development. This platform enables automated management of machine fleets by collecting data relating to beverage operations.
A single platform for remote parameterization and management of solutions and products, to anticipate breakdowns and monitor beverage quality in real time for an optimal experience.
Our new production site
Drinkotec is also delighted to announce its move to a new production site in Nyon (Switzerland) covering over 1000 square meters.
This new site can accommodate Drinkotec’s growing team and is equipped with the latest technology. All Drinkotec’s resources are now concentrated on 3 floors of the site: R&D, engineering, production, administration, marketing and sales work hand in hand to develop, manufacture and promote Drinkotec’s know-how.
“This financing will enable us to realize our vision of transforming the beverage industry through advanced technological solutions,” said Franck-Eric Flegbo, CEO of Drinkotec. “We look forward to unveiling these innovations and seeing the positive impact they will have on the industry as a whole.”
We warmly invite you to come and visit us in these incredible premises, and share in the Vision of a fast-growing company with its sights firmly set on the future!
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About Drinkotec
Drinkotec is a Swiss company . We design and manufacture software and vending equipment aimed at reducing the use of plastic, improving CO2 emissions per liter served, and reducing energy consumption in the sector.
Innovation,sustainable consumptionand simplified equipment management are at the heart of our daily work.
With 40 years’ expertise in beverage dispensers, Drinkotec knows the needs of the industry inside out. Over the years, we’ve created a 360-degree ecosystem where data is everything.
You can also find us on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/drinkotec/posts/
Contact us:
Marketing department
Mélanie Dos Santos et Natacha Peyrat
marketing@drinkotec.ch
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