Ferovinum, a London-based fintech startup focused on the global drinks industry, has secured €468 million through an asset-backed securitisation (ABS) programme to expand its funding and logistics platform internationally. The transaction, equivalent to $550 million at the time of writing, was backed by Pollen Street Capital and a syndicate of investment banks.
Founded in 2018 by Mitchell Fowler and Daniel Gibney, Ferovinum provides capital and supply chain solutions for producers, distributors, and brand owners across the drinks sector. Its proprietary technology enables companies to unlock working capital tied up in inventory, streamline procurement, and manage domestic and international alcohol logistics more efficiently.
Ferovinum’s platform serves various industry participants, including independent brands, agents, distributors, merchants, spirits traders, distillers, and wine producers.
Before this deal, the company had already handled over £300 million worth of transactions for wine and drink businesses.
Embedded finance meets end-to-end supply chain support
The securitisation marks a milestone for Ferovinum as it scales beyond the UK into key markets across the United States, European Union, and Australia. The company aims to offer embedded working capital solutions integrated into its supply chain platform, targeting US logistics hubs including California, Florida, New Jersey, and Texas. This new facility enables Ferovinum to offer “significant” storage capacity in these US hubs, supporting both domestic operators and export-driven businesses.
“By unlocking access to a wider pool of private credit investors and global investment banks, we’re scaling up the working capital support available across the sector,” said Mitchell Fowler, co-founder and CEO of Ferovinum. “What makes this especially exciting is that the funding is seamlessly embedded within our end-to-end supply chain solution.”
Drinks industry sector-first securitisation deal
According to co-founder and CFO Daniel Gibney, the deal represents the first securitisation of its kind tailored to the drinks industry. “We are providing an avenue for wholesale capital markets to support an important segment within food and beverage,” he said.
The global drinks industry has been facing significant supply chain disruption, compounded by macroeconomic volatility. Ferovinum’s platform enables clients to access flexible, capital-efficient funding, respond quickly to demand changes, and expand into new markets without the constraints of traditional financing.
Pollen Street backs drinks industry platform expansion
The funding round was led by Pollen Street Capital, which views Ferovinum’s model as a strong fit for its asset-backed credit strategy. The deal brings structured finance techniques, traditionally used in other sectors, into the drinks industry for the first time, moving beyond conventional inventory finance and direct equity investment.
“We’re delighted to partner with Ferovinum as they enter an exciting new chapter of growth,” said Connor Marshall-Mckie, Investment Director at Pollen Street. “The product is a great example of innovation in asset-backed finance, and a perfect fit for our strategy.”
With the €468 million facility in place, Ferovinum plans to deepen its presence in international markets and become a key infrastructure player for the drinks industry.
The company’s long-term vision includes building an end-to-end finance and supply chain platform, with future modules for trade sales, procurement, warehousing, export, insurance, FX, and invoice financing already on the roadmap. Ferovinum’s recent participation in major industry events like WSWA Access Live in Denver and Wine Paris 2025 highlights its commitment to supporting existing and new partners as it expands globally.
“The sector is navigating some of the most volatile trading conditions it has faced in the last 30 years,” Fowler added. “This deal supports our goal of enabling a more capital-efficient supply chain that allows drinks businesses to focus on growth and profitability.”
