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Ahead makes snacks without a bad conscience

Food
Consumer

Company at a glance

Location

Germany

Hamburg

Founded

2017

Our first investment

Pre-Seed
 (
2021
)

Latest milestone

Series B
 (
2025
)

Founders

Philip Brohlburg
Johannes Sörensen

Co-investors

Left Lane Capital
DN Capital
JamJar
FoodLabs
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ahead develops familiar snacks and sweets with recipes that reduce sugar while keeping taste at the centre. Its range includes chocolate bars, gummies, spreads and other treats, with selected products adding protein or fibre. The idea is to make everyday snacking fit a more conscious approach to nutrition without losing the flavours people enjoy.

The company reworks recognisable favourites across different textures and formats, from a quick chocolate snack to something to spread on toast. Products are sold through its online shop, where customers can explore the range and discover new flavours. ahead brings nutritional reformulation into everyday treats, giving consumers more choice in the snacks they reach for.

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