About KERB
KERB, an accelerator and incubator program founded in 2012, is based in London, United Kingdom. With a presence in 5 countries, it has supported around 120 startups in sectors like Food and Agriculture, Consumer Goods. As of Oct 2026, KERB has witnessed 1 portfolio exit. Most notable companies in
its portfolio include Pizza Pilgrims, BAO and Chick 'n' Sours. The program is backed by a team of 35 people who primarily support startups based in United Kingdom, United States.
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Founded Year
2012
Location
London, United Kingdom
Portfolio Companies
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KERB's List of Top Investments
KERB has a portfolio of 120 companies. Their most notable investments include Pizza Pilgrims and BAO.Their portfolio spans across United Kingdom, United States, Canada and 2 more locations. They have invested in Food and Agriculture, Consumer Goods, Business Services and 5 other sectors. Here is the list of top investments by KERB:
Provider of Neapolitan pizza in restaurants, events, and mail-order kits. It offers dine-in experiences at its pizzerias, catering for large groups and special events with bespoke menus. Additionally, it conducts pizza-making masterclasses for adults and children. The company also sells pizza-making kits for home use, allowing customers to recreate the authentic Neapolitan pizza experience. A key focus is sourcing high-quality ingredients from Italy to ensure the best possible pizza base.
Key facts about Pizza Pilgrims
- Founded Year: 2012
- Location: London (United Kingdom)
- Annual Revenue: £50M - £100M as on Dec 31, 2025
- Stage: Acquired
- Employee Count: 260 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: Imbiba and KERB
- Highlight: Acquired
2. BAO
Key facts about BAO
- Founded Year: 2013
- Location: London (United Kingdom)
- Annual Revenue: £0 - £1M as on Jan 01, 2019
- Stage: Series A
- Employee Count: 248 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: WeLikeStartup and KERB
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Jan 23, 2019, $*****
Key facts about Chick 'n' Sours
- Founded Year: 2014
- Location: London (United Kingdom)
- Stage: Seed
- Employee Count: 20 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: Active Partners and KERB
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, Jul 17, 2019, $*****
4. Bleecker
Key facts about Bleecker
- Founded Year: 2010
- Location: London (United Kingdom)
- Stage: Funding Raised
- Employee Count: 75 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: KERB
5. Jam Delish
Restaurant serving multiple dishes and wine. It provides refined plant-based food and expertly crafted cocktails from a stylish in-house bar.
Key facts about Jam Delish
- Founded Year: 2020
- Location: London (United Kingdom)
- Stage: Funding Raised
- Employee Count: 22 as on Jul 31, 2025
- Investors: KERB and 1 Other
- Latest Funding Round: Grant (prize money), Feb 09, 2022, $*****
Acquired companies in KERB's Portfolio
1 company from KERB's portfolio has been acquired. The most recent acquisition was Pizza Pilgrims in Aug 2025 by L’Osteria for $*****.Here are KERB's portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Filter this listCompany | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
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Aug 13, 2025 | - | - | 9504 |
Team profile of KERB
KERB has a team of 35 members including 14 Partners and 3 Principals located in United Kingdom and Germany. KERB's team sits on the board of 1 company.Here is a list of top team members in KERB:
Name | Designation | Location | Board Memberships | Contact Details |
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Partner | London | - | ||
Partner | United Kingdom | - | ||
Partner | London | - | ||
Partner | London | - | ||
Partner | London | - | ||
Partner | London | - | - | |
Partner | Berlin | - | ||
Partner | Berlin | - | ||
Partner | London | - | - | |
Partner | London | - | - | |
Partner | London | - | - |
Recent News related to KERB
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KERB ‘returns to original ambition’ at Seven Dials Market as it announces new tradersRestaurant Online•Jan 03, 2024•KERB
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London venue announces new partnership with street food businessBdaily•Sep 01, 2021•ExCeL London, Levy, KERB
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Compass Group teams with UK street food provider on menusVending Times•Oct 16, 2020•Compass Group, KERB
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Perception of vegan food in the UK set to change at Club Mexicana Seven Dials MarketHospitality & Catering News•Sep 11, 2019•Club Mexicana, KERB
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First official street food supplier for London heritage venuesHospitality & Catering News•May 02, 2018•KERB
