Why We Invested in Inspectle: Pioneering AI for Safer Food Production
We all enjoy our food fresh, but seldom consider the processes behind the production of high-quality food. The answer lies within the obscure acronyms of BRC, IFC, and FSSC, which constitute the majority of food safety standards. It turns out that food production is one sector where regulations are actually beneficial. However, as the regulatory burden has increased (and will continue to do so), compliance in food production is still predominantly managed via Excel sheets. One can imagine how these outdated monitoring tools can lead to inefficiencies with severe consequences for both producers and consumers — think contaminated food, bacteria outbreaks, etc.
Upon discovering these unresolved challenges from the resourceful founding duo, Kaspar Mooses and Oliver Pappel, we chose to literally put our money where our mouth is by leading the investment in Inspectle Food’s pre-seed round. Despite being in the early stages, Inspectle had already developed a modern, AI-assisted toolkit to remove inefficiencies from large-scale food production compliance.
Thus, our investment in Inspectle is more than a mere financial contribution; it’s an affirmation of a transformative approach to food safety and non-conformity management. Quality managers throughout the industry agree that superior hygiene standards are vital — they not only impact consumer safety but also directly influence cost management, brand reputation, and regulatory compliance for food production companies. Inspectle’s impressive ability to accelerate the resolution of non-conformities by 4x and to free up hundreds of work hours annually for quality teams is revolutionary.
The positive feedback from global food production leaders like Lallemand and Saarioinen confirms that Inspectle is not only meeting but surpassing expectations. This validation from users is essential and provides a strong foundation for the company’s expansion plans in Europe and the U.S.
Furthermore, our investment is in line with the broader objective of promoting sustainable and responsible food production. By upholding higher hygiene standards, Inspectle is indirectly contributing to improved health outcomes for consumers and reducing environmental impact through waste reduction.
If you’re interested in food safety, stay tuned for more updates and upcoming job opportunities at Inspectle Food. And if you’re involved in food production, be sure to connect with them.
