Berlin-based food waste startup Sirplus has filed for insolvency in January 2024, leading to significant layoffs. The company, which employed around 100 people, was forced to let go of a substantial portion of its workforce after failing to secure necessary funding in a challenging market environment. Founded in 2017, Sirplus operated in the foodtech and sustainability sector, rescuing surplus food from producers and selling it through subscription boxes. The insolvency marks a setback for the impact-driven startup, which had partnered with hundreds of suppliers to combat food waste.
