hanfred
Where to find us at Bits & Pretzels

29 & 30/09, Startup Exhibition, Cluster „Lifestyle & Consumer", ST54

Key Facts

Company Description

Founded in 2020, Hanfred is a friends & family-owned business crafting feel-good farm food for pets. Growing our own ingredients, we produce transparent, minimal-ingredient products that help dogs & cats live healthier, happier lives alongside their families. And by the way finding the key to reduce carbon footprint of the pet food industry.

Product/Service Description

Natural Petfood made from farm-grown ingredients supporting joints, digestion, stress relief for dogs & cats - FutureFoodLab - 70% protein replacement through highly nutritious water lentils.

Crunchbase

Country

Austria

Founding Year

2020

Employees

5-10

Company Stage

Many Paying Customers

Business Model

B2B2C

Focus Industries

Agriculture
E-Commerce / Retail
Food
Healthcare
Manufacturing / Supply Chain

Active Markets

(5 most relevant ones)

Austria, Germany, Italy

Look for at Bits & Pretzels

Accelerator/Incubator Programs
Customers
International Access
Investors
Partners

Funding & Investors

3 Lead Investors

no investors

Capital Raised to Date

Last Funding Type

Bootstrapped

Last Funding Date

Capital Need (€)

5-15M

Currently Fundraising

(at the time of  Bits & Pretzels 2025)

No

Growth Outlook

Traction

Revenue: 2022 +34%, 2023 +96%, 2024 +35%, 2025 YTD +42%, Customers: B2B about 500, B2C about 1000

Monetization Model

B2B (retail chains, e-commerce stores), B2C sales through one-time purchases and subscriptions

3 Reference Customers

Fressnapf, Futterhaus, Zoo&Co

Revenues 2024

850 000 €

Planned Revenues 2025

1 200 000 €

Planned Revenues 2026

5 000 000 €

Target Markets

(within 24 months)

Central & Eastern Europe
North America
Western Europe

Team

Isabella Hörtner-Fraiss

Founder

isabella@hanfred.at

Laura Habel

Founder

laura@hanfred.at