GoNina secures new funding from the Migros Pioneer Fund in its mission to reduce food waste

Swiss foodtech startup GoNina has secured support from the Migros Pioneer Fund, marking a major new milestone in its mission to reduce food waste in Switzerland. Thanks to this partnership, GoNina will be able to further develop its AI-powered forecasting solution and expand into new cities.

The latest collaboration with the Migros Pioneer Fund paves the way for smarter and more sustainable food systems across Switzerland – powered by local businesses and cutting-edge technology.

At the heart of GoNina is a powerful, AI-driven forecasting tool. This model helps businesses – from independent cafés and bakeries to restaurants and national chains – predict daily demand with amazing precision and adjust production accordingly.

Smarter forecasting, less waste

By combining real-time data, location-specific variables, and internal company insights, GoNina helps to prevent overproduction before it happens – thereby reducing food waste at the source.

Now with the backing of the Migros Pioneer Fund, GoNina is accelerating the development and rollout of this technology, making it easier for food businesses of all sizes to operate more efficiently and sustainably.

Turning surplus into opportunity

Of course, not all surplus can be avoided. That’s where GoNina’s alternative solution comes in: through the GoNina app, leftover meals are offered as heavily discounted ‘lucky dip’ bags and are available for nearby consumers to collect.

The demand is clearly there: in the past 12 months, the GoNina app has seen 13,000 app downloads, with 1 in 10 users from Bern, despite the fact that the app has not officially launched in the region yet.

With the new funding, GoNina will officially go online in Bern – in partnership with well-known businesses like Bakery Bakery, TINYFISH, and Bonne Maman. Over the coming months, the company plans to grow this network of local partners – both in Bern and beyond.

Local action for a global challenge 

Food waste is a global issue. But by addressing it locally, GoNina has found an innovative way to tackle the crisis, empowering individuals and businesses to make an impact in their own communities. With its focus on AI-powered prevention and the redistribution of surplus meals, GoNina offers a holistic solution to one of the most urgent environmental challenges of our time.

About GoNina

GoNina was founded in August 2023 by Ferdinand von Hagen and Matthieu Ochsner and has been publicly available since February 2024. The name is inspired by the cooling weather phenomenon La Niña and symbolizes the goal of slowing global warming – one saved meal at a time.

Focused on the Swiss market, the GoNina platform combines AI-based demand forecasting with a flexible surplus marketplace. In its first year, GoNina attracted over 13,000 users, is active in several cantons of Switzerland, and continues to grow steadily.

With the support of the Migros Pioneer Fund, GoNina is ready for the next big step toward a more efficient and sustainable society.

Learn more at www.gonina.com

About the Migros Pioneer Fund

The Migros Pioneer Fund supports sustainable solutions to societal challenges in order to initiate systemic change toward a future-oriented society. Its impact-oriented funding approach combines financial support with active project development and risk management.

The fund is part of the Migros Group’s social commitment and has an annual budget of around 15 million Swiss francs. It is funded by companies within the Migros Group, such as Denner, Migros Bank, Migrol, migrolino, and Ex Libris.

Further information: www.migros-pionierfonds.ch

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