Electronics firm brews up funding to revolutionise food sustainability

Birmingham-based electronics firm, 4T2 Sensors, has raised £796,000 in seed funding to help food and beverage (F&B) manufacturers meet their sustainability goals.

The funding includes a £249,965 investment from the West Midlands Co-Investment Fund (WMCO) managed by Midven, along with backing from Waterpoint Lane and a group of angel investors.

The investment will enable 4T2 Sensors to secure certifications for hazardous environments, such as ATEX and expand its team with hires in product management, application engineering and hardware engineering.

4T2 Sensors has developed a fluid analysis and monitoring sensor that optimises the Clean-in-Place (CIP) process used by F&B manufacturers to clean equipment between product runs.

Typically relying on harsh chemicals and water usage, the process can now be managed more efficiently with 4T2’s sensor, reducing CIP time by an average of 20%.

It helps manufacturers lower water usage, cut costs, and improve production efficiency—key concerns in the industry’s push for sustainability.

The WMCO, managed by Midven, part of Future Planet Capital, supports high-growth small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the West Midlands with equity investments of up to £1m.

Max Swinbourne, CEO of 4T2 Sensors said: “This investment is a major step forward in empowering F&B manufacturers to achieve significant sustainability gains. With this investment, we can expand our team and obtain key certifications, positioning 4T2 Sensors to become a leader in sustainable F&B production solutions. We’re excited about the future and the positive impact our technology can have on the industry.”

Rupert Lyle, investment director at Midven and Fund Principle of WMCO said: “We’re delighted to support 4T2 Sensors as they play a crucial role in revolutionising sustainable practices within the F&B industry. Their innovative sensor technology has the potential to significantly reduce water waste and energy consumption, directly addressing a key environmental challenge.”