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Crafting Future GmbH

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Crafting Future GmbH
Legal namestring
Crafting Future GmbH
Websiteurl
craftingfuture.de
Company typeenum
Private
Founded yearint
2020
Operating statusenum
Acquired
Ownership categoryenum
Headcount rangeband
11–50
akta.pro rankint
HeadquartersHanover, Germany
HQ citystring
Hanover
HQ countrystring
Germany
HQ regionstring
Europe
Markets served

Serves global market

Keyword5 values
reusable food packaging, white label containers, sustainable packaging solutions, reusable bowl systems, circular economy packaging
Industry4 codes
1Reusable & Refill Packaging Systems (Returnable Packaging, Refill-at-Home/In-Store)
CodeIMALAMAEPrimaryYes
2Foodservice/To-Go Packaging (Cups, Clamshells, Cutlery)
CodeIMALAHAMPrimaryNo
3Reusable Packaging & Refill Systems (Returnable Transport Items, Deposit/DRS Ops)
CodeEUAIANAEPrimaryNo
4Reusable Packaging & Container Return Programs (On-site)
CodeBPABALAJPrimaryNo
Product category
Sustainable Reusable Packaging
GTM motion1 record

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Type, Description, Source

Revenue model1 record
1White Label Reusable Containers
TypeHardware Sales
Description

B2B sales of customized reusable containers to retailers, caterers, and gastronomy businesses under White Label arrangements. Products include REBOWL multiway bowls and other sustainable packaging solutions.

recup.de
Marketing channels6 records

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Distribution channels3 records

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Cost components5 values
Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
GTM typeB2B
B2B
Offering typeHardware or Manufacturing
Hardware or Manufacturing
Core offering1 text field

Crafting Future GmbH develops and produces innovative, measurably sustainable reusable containers and packaging with a low carbon footprint. The core portfolio includes the REBOWL Mehrwegschalen (reusable multiway bowls) co-developed with RECUP, and custom White Label reusable container solutions supplied to approximately 5,000 outlets including a major food retailer, business caterers, and gastronomy establishments. Products are designed for circular economy principles, optimized for recyclability at end of life.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Quantifiable outcome1 value
  • Over 7,500 REBOWL bowls deployed across partner establishments
Product overview1 text field

Crafting Future GmbH is a developer and producer of measurable sustainable reusable containers, operating as an impact startup with the vision of eliminating waste and closing material cycles. The company offers a portfolio centered on reusable food and beverage containers, including the REBOWL Mehrwegschalen (reusable bowls) developed in partnership with RECUP GmbH, alongside custom White Label solutions for retail and hospitality clients. The company became a subsidiary of RECUP GmbH in September 2023, with RECUP operating the largest reusable cup and bowl system for the out-of-home market in Germany with approximately 20,000 partner locations.

Product and service2 records
1REBOWL Mehrwegschalen
CategoryReusable food packaging
Description

Reusable multi-use bowls (Mehrwegschalen) developed jointly by Crafting Future and RECUP since 2020, designed as a sustainable alternative to single-use food containers for out-of-home dining. Deployed across gastronomy partner establishments in Germany for take-away and to-go applications.

2White Label Reusable Container Solutions
CategoryCustom sustainable packaging
Description

Custom-branded reusable container solutions supplied to approximately 5,000 outlets, including a major food retailer, selected business caterers, and gastronomy establishments. White Label offerings enable business customers to deploy branded sustainable packaging aligned with EU and German packaging regulations.

Scale indicator4 records

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Type, Value, Description, Source

Partnership1 partner
1RECUP GmbH
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2023-09-28
Description

RECUP GmbH acquired Crafting Future GmbH on September 28, 2023, following a multi-year successful partnership. The merger combines RECUP's largest German multiway network (20,000+ locations) with Crafting Future's product development and innovation capabilities. Together they co-developed the REBOWL multiway bowls. Crafting Future operates as a subsidiary under RECUP's corporate umbrella.

Recent move5 records

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Expansion highlight5 records

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Market position
Weaknesses4 records

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Competitive moat5 records

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Key risks5 records

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Key highlights6 records

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Named customers3 records

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Segment6 records

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Ideal customer profile3 records

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Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

Technology focused
No
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Has app

Feature1 record

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Profiles3 records

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Funding rounds1 record

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M&A

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Name, Acquisition type, Announced date, Completed date, Status, Website, News

Investment

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Name, Round, Announced date, Lead investor, Website, News

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Crafting Future GmbH

Sustainable Reusable Packagingcraftingfuture.de

Crafting Future GmbH firmographics

Firmographics
Name
Crafting Future GmbH
Legal name
Crafting Future GmbH
Website
https://craftingfuture.de
Company type
Private
Founded year
2020
Operating status
Acquired
Headcount range
11–50 employees
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

Crafting Future GmbH industry classification

Industry
Product category
Sustainable Reusable Packaging
akta.pro primary industry
Reusable & Refill Packaging Systems (Returnable Packaging, Refill-at-Home/In-Store) (IMALAMAE)
akta.pro secondary industries
Foodservice/To-Go Packaging (Cups, Clamshells, Cutlery) (IMALAHAM), Reusable Packaging & Refill Systems (Returnable Transport Items, Deposit/DRS Ops) (EUAIANAE), Reusable Packaging & Container Return Programs (On-site) (BPABALAJ)

Keywords

  • Reusable food packaging
  • White label containers
  • Sustainable packaging solutions
  • Reusable bowl systems
  • Circular economy packaging

Where Crafting Future GmbH is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Hanover
HQ country
Germany
HQ region
Europe

Markets served

Crafting Future GmbH business model

Business model
GTM type
B2B
Offering type
Hardware or Manufacturing
Cost components
Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

  1. White Label Reusable Containers: B2B sales of customized reusable containers to retailers, caterers, and gastronomy businesses under White Label arrangements. Products include REBOWL multiway bowls and other sustainable packaging solutions.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Crafting Future GmbH product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Crafting Future GmbH develops and produces innovative, measurably sustainable reusable containers and packaging with a low carbon footprint. The core portfolio includes the REBOWL Mehrwegschalen (reusable multiway bowls) co-developed with RECUP, and custom White Label reusable container solutions supplied to approximately 5,000 outlets including a major food retailer, business caterers, and gastronomy establishments. Products are designed for circular economy principles, optimized for recyclability at end of life.

Product overview

Crafting Future GmbH is a developer and producer of measurable sustainable reusable containers, operating as an impact startup with the vision of eliminating waste and closing material cycles. The company offers a portfolio centered on reusable food and beverage containers, including the REBOWL Mehrwegschalen (reusable bowls) developed in partnership with RECUP GmbH, alongside custom White Label solutions for retail and hospitality clients. The company became a subsidiary of RECUP GmbH in September 2023, with RECUP operating the largest reusable cup and bowl system for the out-of-home market in Germany with approximately 20,000 partner locations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • REBOWL Mehrwegschalen Reusable multi-use bowls (Mehrwegschalen) developed jointly by Crafting Future and RECUP since 2020, designed as a sustainable alternative to single-use food containers for out-of-home dining. Deployed across gastronomy partner establishments in Germany for take-away and to-go applications.
  • White Label Reusable Container Solutions Custom-branded reusable container solutions supplied to approximately 5,000 outlets, including a major food retailer, selected business caterers, and gastronomy establishments. White Label offerings enable business customers to deploy branded sustainable packaging aligned with EU and German packaging regulations.

Quantifiable outcome

  • Over 7,500 REBOWL bowls deployed across partner establishments

Companies that use Crafting Future GmbH

Customer profile

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Crafting Future GmbH technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API
No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Crafting Future GmbH partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

  • RECUP GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 September 2023RECUP GmbH acquired Crafting Future GmbH on September 28, 2023, following a multi-year successful partnership. The merger combines RECUP's largest German multiway network (20,000+ locations) with Crafting Future's product development and innovation capabilities. Together they co-developed the REBOWL multiway bowls. Crafting Future operates as a subsidiary under RECUP's corporate umbrella.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Crafting Future GmbH competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Crafting Future GmbH social profiles

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Crafting Future GmbH financial estimates

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Crafting Future GmbH leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Crafting Future GmbH funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Crafting Future GmbH M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Crafting Future GmbH

What does Crafting Future GmbH do?

Crafting Future GmbH develops and produces innovative, measurably sustainable reusable containers and packaging with a low carbon footprint. The core portfolio includes the REBOWL Mehrwegschalen (reusable multiway bowls) co-developed with RECUP, and custom White Label reusable container solutions supplied to approximately 5,000 outlets including a major food retailer, business caterers, and gastronomy establishments. Products are designed for circular economy principles, optimized for recyclability at end of life.

Is Crafting Future GmbH a public or private company?

Crafting Future GmbH is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently acquired.

When was Crafting Future GmbH founded?

Crafting Future GmbH was founded in 2020. It employs 11 to 50 people.

Where is Crafting Future GmbH based?

Crafting Future GmbH is headquartered in Hanover, Germany, in the Europe region.

How does Crafting Future GmbH make money?

One revenue line is on record: white Label Reusable Containers.

Does Crafting Future GmbH have an API?

No public API is recorded for Crafting Future GmbH.

What industry is Crafting Future GmbH in?

Crafting Future GmbH's product category is Sustainable Reusable Packaging. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMALAMAE, Reusable & Refill Packaging Systems (Returnable Packaging, Refill-at-Home/In-Store), with a secondary code of IMALAHAM, Foodservice/To-Go Packaging (Cups, Clamshells, Cutlery).

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