Tempty Foods
Tempty Foods is a Copenhagen-based foodtech company founded in 2021 that produces clean-label plant-based protein products from fermented mycelium (mushroom roots) and quinoa, selling to foodservice distributors, restaurants, and retailers including Coop Denmark and 7-Eleven across the Nordics.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2021
- HeadquartersCopenhagen, Denmark
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Tempty Foods does
Tempty Foods ApS is a Copenhagen-based foodtech company founded in 2021 by three co-founders—Martina Lokajova (CEO), Cecilie Engvang Lund (COO), and Ana Pejic (CPO)—that develops plant-based protein products built on a mycelium (mushroom root) fermentation platform combined with quinoa, lentils, oats, and vegetables. The company deliberately positions itself outside the meat-substitute category, instead selling mycelium-based foods as a standalone ingredient category with native umami flavor. Its core product line comprises the TEMPTY square/stykke patty (40 x 100g, multi-cuisine format), the TEMPTY circle/bøf burger patty (40 x 90g), and the Spicy Korean Stick sold at 7-Eleven; products are clean-label (no E-numbers, lactose, soy, eggs, nuts, fish) and reported at 1.4 kgCO2eq/kg, roughly 30x lower than minced beef. Production uses an asset-light model through a Dutch co-manufacturer, and the company has registered patent/trademark activity is not yet documented.
The business operates a hybrid B2B/B2C revenue model. On the foodservice side, products are sold through Danish distributors (Dagrofa Foodservice, BC Catering, AB Catering, INCO, Horkram) to restaurants including BRUS, Pavillon Beer Garden, Halifax Burgers, SaitoCPH, and corporate caterer ISS. On the retail side, products are listed in Coop Denmark banners (SuperBrugsen, Kvickly) and Alma, and the Spicy Korean Stick is distributed across 100+ 7-Eleven stores in Sweden with Denmark expansion underway. Pricing is unit-based and sold frozen through wholesalers only (no disclosed public B2C pricing). Revenue is not publicly disclosed.
As of early 2026, the company employs 1-10 people (three co-founders plus a supply chain manager, product developer, and social media manager), has raised approximately 5.2 million DKK in seed funding (March 2026) from EIFO alongside angel networks DanBAN and Angella Invest and a Republic Europe crowdfunding campaign, and received a 1 million DKK grant from Denmark's Plantefonden for an organic allergen-free product line. Strategic priorities are Nordic geographic expansion (Sweden first, broader regional rollout in 2026), mycoprotein ingredient licensing via a partnership with UK-based Marlow Ingredients, and continued retail scale-up beyond the initial 100+ Nordic locations.
Tempty Foods firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Tempty Foods
- Legal name
- Tempty Foods ApS
- Website
- https://tempty-foods.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2021
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- Tempty Foods is a Copenhagen-based foodtech company founded in 2021 that produces clean-label plant-based protein products from fermented mycelium (mushroom roots) and quinoa, selling to foodservice distributors, restaurants, and retailers including Coop Denmark and 7-Eleven across the Nordics.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Tempty Foods industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Plant-based protein foods
- NAICS
- Frozen Food Manufacturing (31141), Frozen Fruit, Juice, and Vegetable Manufacturing (311411)
- SIC
- Canned, Frozen & Preservd Fruit, Veg & Food Specialties (2030), Miscellaneous Food Preparations & Kindred Products (2090), Food And Kindred Products (2000)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Frozen Plant-Based & Vegetarian Meals (CRADADAF)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Plant-Based Protein Ingredient Producers (Isolates, Concentrates, Texturates) (AFANAKAB), Frozen prepared meals & entrées manufacturing (AFAKAHAA), Frozen Prepared Meat & Seafood Meals (AFANAFAC)
Keywords
Where Tempty Foods is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Copenhagen
- HQ country
- Denmark
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Tempty Foods business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- B2C Product Sales: Direct product sales to consumers through retail partners (Coop, SuperBrugsen, Kvickly, Alma) and convenience stores (7-Eleven). Products sold frozen in supermarket freezer/refrigerated sections.
- B2B Foodservice Sales: Sales to restaurants and catering companies through distribution partners. Products sold through wholesalers to professional chefs and food service operators.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | TEMPTY mushroom root patty (Stykke) |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | TEMPTY mushroom root burger patty (Bøf) |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels7 records
Marketing channels9 records
Tempty Foods product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Tempty Foods produces and sells plant-based protein food products made from fermented mycelium (mushroom roots) combined with quinoa, lentils, carrots, oats, and herbs. Its core offerings are frozen TEMPTY square/stykke patties and TEMPTY circle/bøf burger patties sold through foodservice distributors, supermarket chains, and convenience stores, plus a Spicy Korean Stick snack exclusive to 7-Eleven. All products are free from E-numbers and major allergens and are designed for versatile preparation in under 10 minutes.
Product overview
Tempty Foods is a Danish foodtech company that produces plant-based protein products made from fermented mushroom roots (mycelium) and quinoa. The core product line consists of two formats: the TEMPTY square/stykke patty (versatile, suitable for dishes like bao buns, tacos, curries, and salads) and the TEMPTY circle/bøf burger patty (crispy exterior, juicy interior optimized for burgers). Both products are frozen plant-based options free from lactose, soy, eggs, and nuts. The company also offers a Spicy Korean Stick snack available at 7-Eleven. All products leverage mycelium's natural umami properties as a meat alternative without attempting to mimic meat texture or flavor.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- TEMPTY mushroom root patty (square / stykke) A versatile plant-based patty made from fermented mycelium (mushroom roots), quinoa, lentils, carrots, and oats, designed for use in bao buns, tacos, curries, salads, and other dishes. Frozen format, 40 x 100g per case. Clean label, free from lactose, soy, eggs, nuts, and fish.
- TEMPTY mushroom root burger patty (circle / bøf) A burger-specific plant-based patty that is crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, made from mycelium and quinoa with a pronounced umami flavor. Frozen format, 40 x 90g per case. Clean label, free from lactose, soy, eggs, nuts, and fish.
- Spicy Korean Stick A plant-based convenience snack featuring mushroom roots with gochujang sauce and chili, offering a sweet and spicy flavor profile. Distributed exclusively through 7-Eleven convenience stores, available in 100+ locations across Sweden.
Quantifiable outcome
- 30x lower CO2 emissions than minced beef (1.4 kgCO2eq/kg vs 50.61 kgCO2eq/kg)
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Tempty Foods
Customer profileNamed customers7 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Tempty Foods technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
Tempty Foods partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Coop DenmarkcoreMajor retail partner distributing TEMPTY products through Coop, SuperBrugsen, and Kvickly supermarket chains across Denmark.
- 7-ElevencoreConvenience store partner selling Spicy Korean Stick product in 100+ stores across Sweden and Denmark.
- Dagrofa FoodservicecoreMajor Danish foodservice distributor supplying TEMPTY products to restaurants and catering companies.
- BC CateringcoreDanish catering distributor providing access to foodservice customers.
- AB CateringcoreDanish catering distributor serving restaurants and food service operators.
- INCOcoreDanish foodservice and wholesale distributor.
- HorkramcoreDanish foodservice company and distributor for hospitality sector.
- Marlow IngredientscoreUK-based ingredient supplier providing Quorn mycoprotein for product formulations. First partnership for Quorn Mycoprotein ingredient licensing.
- Dutch Co-ManufacturercoreManufacturing partner in the Netherlands enabling asset-light production model for mycelium-based products.
- Republic EuropeminorEquity crowdfunding platform hosting Tempty Foods' public fundraising campaign to engage retail investors.
- DTU SkylabminorDTU's innovation hub providing startup support, mentorship, and funding access.
Scale indicators7 records
Recent moves2 records
Tempty Foods competitors and assessment
Company assessmentEmerging players
- Hooked Foods: Swedish plant-based seafood startup that recently secured Nordic foodservice and retail listings; comparable as a Nordic emerging plant-based brand pursuing the same distribution channels (Coop, foodservice).
- Enough (formerly 3F BIO): Enough produces mycoprotein (Abunda) via fermentation for B2B partners, similar technology category to Tempty's mycelium platform; comparable as a peer producing alternative protein through fermentation.
- Simple Feast: Danish plant-based ready-meal brand competing in Nordic retail and foodservice; comparable as a domestic emerging plant-based CPG targeting similar health- and sustainability-conscious consumers.
Direct peers
- Meati Foods: Meati produces whole-food protein from mycelium (mushroom root) for retail and foodservice in the US; same core technology platform and target use cases (patties, cutlets) as Tempty.
- Quorn (Marlow Foods): Quorn is the established mycoprotein pioneer and currently the key ingredient supplier (via Marlow Ingredients) to Tempty; it competes directly with Tempty's mycelium-based products in retail and foodservice, making it the most comparable peer.
- Nature's Fynd: Nature's Fynd uses fermentation of a Fusarium fungal strain to produce meat and dairy alternatives; directly comparable mycoprotein technology and product format (patties, creams) targeting similar consumer occasions.
Regional players
- Oatly: Swedish-origin plant-based brand with strong Nordic retail presence and sustainability narrative; comparable as a regional plant-based CPG that built distribution across Coop, 7-Eleven, and foodservice in the Nordics.
Broad incumbents
- Arla Jörd: Arla's Jörd plant-based brand is a Nordic incumbent plant-based range distributed through major retailers; comparable as a broader incumbent vying for the same freezer/plant-based shelf space in Coop and 7-Eleven.
- Beyond Meat: Beyond Meat is a broader incumbent plant-based protein brand competing for the same retail freezer and foodservice shelf space with burgers and patties, though built on pea protein rather than mycelium.
- Impossible Foods: Impossible Foods is a large plant-based incumbent selling burgers and other formats through retail and foodservice globally; competes for the same end-occasion (burger patty) as Tempty's bøf product.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Tempty Foods social profiles
Digital presenceTempty Foods compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance1 record
Tempty Foods financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Tempty Foods leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles6 records
Tempty Foods funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds5 records
Investors3 records
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Tempty Foods M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about Tempty Foods
What does Tempty Foods do?
Tempty Foods produces and sells plant-based protein food products made from fermented mycelium (mushroom roots) combined with quinoa, lentils, carrots, oats, and herbs. Its core offerings are frozen TEMPTY square/stykke patties and TEMPTY circle/bøf burger patties sold through foodservice distributors, supermarket chains, and convenience stores, plus a Spicy Korean Stick snack exclusive to 7-Eleven. All products are free from E-numbers and major allergens and are designed for versatile preparation in under 10 minutes.
Is Tempty Foods a public or private company?
Tempty Foods is a private company. It is classified as venture growth investor backed and is currently operating.
When was Tempty Foods founded?
Tempty Foods was founded in 2021. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Tempty Foods based?
Tempty Foods is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, in the Europe region.
How does Tempty Foods make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. B2C Product Sales are the primary driver. The others are B2B Foodservice Sales.
Who are Tempty Foods's main competitors?
Emerging players on record are Hooked Foods, Enough (formerly 3F BIO) and Simple Feast. Direct peers are Meati Foods, Quorn (Marlow Foods) and Nature's Fynd. Oatly is listed as a regional player. Broad incumbents are Arla Jörd, Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods.
Does Tempty Foods have an API?
No public API is recorded for Tempty Foods.
What industry is Tempty Foods in?
Tempty Foods's product category is Plant-based protein foods. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRADADAF, Frozen Plant-Based & Vegetarian Meals, with a secondary code of AFANAKAB, Plant-Based Protein Ingredient Producers (Isolates, Concentrates, Texturates). Its NAICS code is 31141 and its SIC code is 2030.