Finches Raises €2M Pre-seed

Finches, a Bavaria-based startup developing an AI-driven early-warning system for agricultural sourcing, has raised €2 million in pre-seed funding. The company specializes in proactively protecting manufacturers from raw material shortages by monitoring climate and supply chain risks.

Investors

The round was co-led by High-Tech Gründerfonds (HTGF) and Vanagon Ventures. Additional participants included Bayern Kapital, UnternehmerTUM Funding for Innovators, and a syndicate of strategic industry and tech angels.

Finches Use of Funds

The company intends to use the fresh capital to accelerate product development and expand its sales operations.

About Finches

Founded in 2025, Finches was established by Catharina van Delden, and Dr. Stefanie Glenn. The company provides a platform that integrates internal procurement data with external signals such as satellite imagery, weather patterns, and field reports to provide actionable supply chain risk intelligence for the food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and cosmetics sectors.

Funding Details

Company Website: https://finches.ai

Company: Finches
Raised: €2M
Round: Pre-seed
Funding Date: October 8, 2026
Lead Investor: High-Tech Gründerfonds (HTGF) and Vanagon Ventures
Additional Investors: Bayern Kapital, UnternehmerTUM Funding for Innovators, strategic industry and tech angels
Company Website: www.finches.ai
Software Category: Supply Chain AI
Source: https://www.htgf.de/en/finches-raises-e2m-pre-seed/