We don’t make investments —
we form partnerships.
Berlin Food
Week –
Festival for a
new mainstream
CRAVIES –
Crunchy
sunflower seeds
with new flavor
VOLÉE –
First natural
aperitif without
alcohol
Prioritizing founders at every step
We believe in bold founders with a clear vision and global ambitions. We support innovative and sustainable ideas from conception to scaling. For us, a strong leadership team and the right company culture are the keys to long-term success.
We accompany our partners on their journey, continuously challenging, supporting, and advancing them. We share the same motivation and passion for success, standing by them in both good times and bad.
Founders first
Supporting bold leaders with continuous challenge, support, and resolute commitment.
Purpose driven
Backing founders with a clear vision and global ambitions to drive meaningful impact.
Thesis driven
Investing in innovative and sustainable ideas, guiding them from conception to scaling.
Partnering with tomorrow’s innovators today
Discover our investment cases where sustainability and innovation meet. We champion visionary founders with global aspirations, nurturing their innovative ideas from inception to scale while prioritizing founders' needs every step of the way.
Delicious and high-quality snacks, completely redefined – sunflower seeds with shell roasted with spices.
The Berlin-based food festival for a new mainstream – where enjoyment is celebrated and placed at the center.
An aperitif with no added sugar and no alcohol – naturally invigorating, refreshingly bitter, and summerly elegant.
Always at eye level, always demanding and fair! This really close cooperation leads to a sparing that I can only wish for every young entrepreneur!
MC is one of the few truly hands-on investors. We are beyond happy to have them on our side and look forward to a long-term successful partnership.
We deeply appreciate this delightful collaboration, characterized by long-term vision, strategic insights and a partnership built on equality.
We are company building and operational experts
Millennium Cuisine is a joint venture between ECONA and Berlin Cuisine. As the venture capital and private equity arm of a Berlin-based family office, ECONA has supported ambitious founders for over two decades, offering capital, expertise, and guidance to build successful ventures.
Renowned as the premier B2B premium caterer, Berlin Cuisine transcends traditional catering with a focus on innovation and sustainability, creating unforgettable experiences that unite people. Our unwavering commitment to sustainability and innovation sets us apart.
We invest in innovative lifestyle services and products, particularly in the food sector, events, innovation, and sustainability. Our goal is to create a future that meets customer needs while fostering innovation and sustainability.
Experience and expertise creating success
Alexandra Laubrinus
General Partner / Co-Founder
Since 2013, Alexandra Laubrinus has been curating and co-directing Berlin Food Week, Germany's largest food festival. As a culinary laboratory and platform, the event brings together the restaurant industry and food companies with the aim of mainstreaming innovative developments in the food revolution and promoting the appreciation of good products.
Ilja Reiner
General Partner / Co-Founder
Since 2018, Ilja has been a partner responsible for the venture and food activities of the ECONA/Millennium Group. He enhances the team's expertise with over 20 years of investment experience at leading German private equity and financing partners. His focus on food includes transactions with companies like Rungis Express, Rotkäppchen, and Foodspring.
Max Jensen
General Partner / Co-Founder
Entrepreneurship, food innovation, outstanding events, sustainability - this is what drives Max Jensen. Since 2013, he has been the founder and CEO of Berlin Cuisine, one of the most innovative B2B catering companies in Germany.
At Millennium Cuisine, he uses all his experience to help founders achieve success.
Tim Beckmann
General Partner / Co-Founder
For over a decade, Tim has focused his work on enabling founders, providing steady guidance and unwavering support to help entrepreneurs navigate the challenges of growth. As a seasoned investor, he brings a wealth of experience from working with diverse business models across a range of industries beyond the food sector.
Jörg Reuter
General Partner / Co-Founder
In his early 20s, Jörg Reuter milked sheep in the Pyrenees and grew organic vegetables. A transformative experience with carrots led him to swap his spade for a laptop and become a strategy consultant.
He developed the Food Campus Berlin and is considered a pioneer in the food industry.