Sustainable restaurant chain Jack Bean has raised 1 million euros growth funding. With this money, the start-up from Rotterdam will expand to Amsterdam and the sustainable restaurant chain will prepare for further national upscaling.<\/p>\n
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The investment comes from impact investors DOEN Participaties<\/a> and the ifund Foundation<\/a>. In addition, several informals and 170 crowdfunders have stepped in. \u201cThis funding enables us to open a first location in Amsterdam and prepare our organization for further growth of our sustainable restaurant chain to locations throughout the Netherlands. The ambition is to provide all residents of large cities in the Netherlands with a tasty, sustainable, and nutritious meal within 30 minutes\u201d, says co-founder Mathijs Huis in ‘t Veld.<\/p>\n Our food system is responsible for a third of global greenhouse gas emissions. By eating more plant-based and local food, consumers can make a major contribution to combating climate change themselves. \u00a0Jack Bean<\/a> helps the Dutch by creating a more sustainable diet and make this easy and attractive. Huis in ‘t Veld: \u201cContributing to a sustainable and healthy planet is a lot more fun for consumers if it is combined with convenience and enjoyment. Jack Bean wants to be the trusted partner for consumers in their journey towards a sustainable diet.\u201d<\/p>\nMore local and plant-based food consumption<\/strong><\/h3>\n