Fermentful
Fermentful Brewing showcases gut-friendly, plant-based probiotic drinks at ViennaUP 2025 – a sustainable innovation from Riga.
Walking into ViennaUP 2025, you could feel the buzz of innovation—founders, investors, corporates, and ecosystem builders converging across Vienna. Among them, Fermentful, a Latvian food-tech startup, stood out. We met their team, filmed an insightful interview, and here’s why their story—and what happened at ViennaUP—matters.
Fermentful crafts plant-based, kefir-style probiotic drinks made from organic green buckwheat, a nutrient-packed super-seed harvested from the Baltic Region is now in the VIENNA REGION.
Available in four delicious flavors—Natural, Apple-Lingonberry, Sea Buckthorn, and Dark Chocolate—each drink is:
- Gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, with zero added sugar
- Built around scientifically validated live cultures, delivering probiotic health benefits
Fermentful's mission launched in July 2020: to create gut-nourishing, planet-friendly snacks that support mental and physical health.
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According to Fermentful’s founders, green buckwheat is more than just superfood—it’s a regenerative crop that:
- Grows without synthetic fertilizers, supporting soil health and biodiversity
- Delivers a nutritional punch—packed with amino acids, polyphenols, and micronutrients
By fermenting this super-seed, Fermentful enhances nutrient bioavailability, converting it into a creamy, probiotic beverage that’s both delicious and health-boosting.
Fermentful’s presence at ViennaUP showcases why regional startup festivals are essential:
- Global Exposure
a. Brought in by the Vienna Business Agency’s support, Fermentful accessed local mentors, capital introductions, and corporate pilots
- Investor and Media Reach
a. Festival visibility opens doors to press features, regional networks, and European investor attention
- Ecosystem Synergy
a. ViennaUP connects startups with policy-makers, accelerators like aws & FFG, and deep-tech hubs—creating leverage for scaling
- Product Credibility
a. When health-tech founders and public agencies support your story, it signals real-world trust to consumers and B2B partner
