4T2 Sensors Secures £796,000 to Boost Food Industry Sustainability
By Anushka Malhotra
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Quick Read: Birmingham-based 4T2 Sensors has raised £796,000 in funding to help food and beverage manufacturers achieve sustainability goals through innovative sensor technology that reduces water use and costs.
Birmingham-based electronics firm 4T2 Sensors has raised £796,000 in seed funding to help food and beverage (F&B) manufacturers enhance sustainability. The funding includes a £249,965 investment from the West Midlands Co-Investment Fund (WMCO), managed by Midven, along with contributions from Waterpoint Lane and angel investors.
Pioneering Sustainability in F&B
The funding will allow 4T2 Sensors to obtain ATEX certifications for hazardous environments and expand its workforce in product management, application engineering, and hardware engineering.
The company has developed an advanced fluid analysis and monitoring sensor that optimizes the Clean-in-Place (CIP) process—a standard cleaning method for F&B equipment between production runs.
By leveraging 4T2's innovative sensor, manufacturers can reduce CIP times by 20%, cutting water usage, energy costs, and improving production efficiency, all while addressing key sustainability goals.
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Support for High-Growth SMEs
The investment comes through the WMCO, which supports high-growth small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the West Midlands with equity investments of up to £1 million.
Max Swinbourne, CEO of 4T2 Sensors, said:
"This investment is a major milestone in helping F&B manufacturers achieve meaningful sustainability improvements. It enables us to expand our team, secure certifications, and position ourselves as leaders in sustainable production solutions. We’re excited about the positive impact our technology can have on the industry.”
Rupert Lyle, Investment Director at Midven and WMCO Fund Principal, added:
"We’re proud to support 4T2 Sensors in driving innovation and sustainability within the F&B industry. Their cutting-edge sensor technology directly addresses pressing environmental challenges by significantly reducing water waste and energy consumption.”
This funding represents a significant step in advancing sustainable practices across the food and beverage sector, positioning 4T2 Sensors as a key innovator in the global push for environmental responsibility.
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