Nihilo Food Systems secures £89.3k for beanless coffee brand Morrow

Developing beanless coffee using upcycled ingredients, London-based Nihilo Food Systems has raised £89.3k in its latest funding round. The investment values the company, which operates under the brand name Morrow, at an estimated £1.9m post-money.

Nihilo Food Systems was incorporated in 2023 to provide a sustainable alternative to traditional coffee beans. The company utilizes advanced flavor chemistry to recreate the taste and aroma of coffee without the environmental footprint of conventional farming. Its business model is B2B, supplying food manufacturers, retailers, and coffee companies with its beanless product.

This latest capital injection follows two funding rounds completed in 2024. In August 2024, the company raised £67.7k at a valuation of £785.8k. This was followed by a smaller round of £13.5k in November 2024, which saw the valuation move to £689.3k. The current £1.9m valuation is more than double the company's previous peak valuation of £785.8k.

Financial records for the year ending 30 April 2025 show that Nihilo Food Systems employed one person. The company is based in London and focuses on the development of its upcycled ingredient technology. Documentation for the current share allotment was filed in May 2026.