SOUS, an Amsterdam, Netherlands-based AI-powered platform for independent food and beverage businesses, has raised €4 million in Seed funding.
Investors
Led by Seed +Speed Ventures, with participation from PeakBridge, āltitude, Gekko Capital, and a group of angel investors.
Seed +Speed Ventures is a Berlin-based venture capital firm specializing in pre-Seed and Seed-stage investments. The firm focuses mainly on enterprise and B2B software startups in Germany, Switzerland, Austria, and across Europe.
SOUS Use of Funds
The company will use the funds to expand its product and engineering teams, enhance its AI-powered platform, and support international expansion across Europe, starting with Germany.
About SOUS
Founded by Devon Scoulelis and Thomas Scholte, alongside William Hurst, SOUS is an AI-powered growth platform designed specifically for independent restaurants and food and beverage businesses. Its platform enables F&B entrepreneurs to sell, market, and connect with their communities across the continent. SOUS deploys AI agents to improve digital discoverability, convert online traffic into direct sales, and automate key functions. Headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands, SOUS integrates with a restaurant's existing technology stack, such as the booking system Zenchef, to automate marketing, brand presence, and customer communication.
Funding Details
Company: SOUS
Raised: €4.0M
Round: Seed
Funding Date: March 2026
Lead Investor: Seed +Speed Ventures
Additional Investors: PeakBridge, āltitude, Gekko Capital, Angel Investors
Company Website: https://poweredbysous.com/
Software Category: AI Marketing & Growth Platform for Restaurants
Source: https://tech.eu/2026/03/26/sous-secures-eur4m-to-develop-ai-growth-tools-for-restaurants/