Birmingham-based 4T2 Sensors, which specialises in sensor technology designed to analyse fluids in real-time using electrical signals, has secured a £796K in seed funding. The capital comes from a £249,965 investment from the West Midlands Co-Investment Fund (WMCO managed by The WMCO is managed by Midven part of Future Planet Capital), alongside Waterpoint Lane and a group of angel investors.
Funds utilisation
The round will assist Food and Beverage (F&B) manufacturers in meeting ESG requirements. The funding will support 4T2’s market expansion through efforts with obtaining certifications like ATEX for hazardous environments. They will be able to expand their team by hiring product managers, application engineers, and hardware engineers to accelerate product development and market reach.
Resolves challenges faced by F&B industry
The F&B industry faces a challenge of balancing diverse product offerings with efficient production. Switching between products requires the cleaning of equipment via a Clean-in-Place (CIP) process which uses harsh chemicals and large volumes of water. Optimising CIP is crucial in reducing downtime, costs, and water wastage, which is a key sustainability concern for F&B companies. This is where 4T2 Sensors plays a role with its innovative fluid analysis and monitoring sensor.
Fluid analysis and monitoring sensor
4T2 Sensors was founded by Max Swinbourne and Dr. Alexander Smith in 2018 in Birmingham. It has developed a sensor technology designed to analyse fluids in real-time using electrical signals. This allows for highly accurate detection of a fluid’s concentration, contamination, and mixture components. By providing real-time analysis of fluid properties like concentration and contamination, 4T2 sensors allow for finer control over industrial processes. This can lead to increased efficiency and reduced waste.
The sensor enables real-time control and optimisation of the CIP process, outperforming alternatives on the market with users experiencing on average a 20% reduction in CIP time.
What’s next for 4T2 Sensors?
With this investment, 4T2 Sensors is well-positioned to become a leader in sustainable F&B production solutions. Its innovative technology has the potential to significantly improve efficiency and environmental sustainability within the food and beverage industry.
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.”
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