# POLLY: Food production, Cologne, Germany

> POLLY: POLLY is a Cologne-based beverage startup founded in 2022 by Philip Kahnis. Based in Cologne, Germany. Founded 2021.

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# POLLY

POLLY is a Cologne-based beverage startup founded in 2022 by Philip Kahnis.

Funding reported Last round: Seed

Food production Cologne, Germany

Company summary

- **Founded:** 2021 5 years old
- **Team:** 6 1 to 10 people
- **Funding reported:** 1.1M as listed, currency not stated
- **Last round:** Seed Feb 2025

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- 2 **Funding reported** A company dataset reports a raise
- 3 **Observed** A filing or a dated announcement confirms a round

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## About POLLY

POLLY is a Cologne-based beverage startup founded in 2022 by Philip Kahnis.

The company specializes in premium, alcohol-free alternatives to spirits, aperitifs, cocktails, and sparkling wine. POLLY aims to provide sophisticated, no-alcohol options for adults, promoting the idea of "Never Miss Out" with products that offer complex flavors and authentic tastes. Their offerings are crafted using natural distillates and emphasize "Made in Germany" quality. POLLY boasts Germany's largest selection of 0.0% alcohol spirits alternatives, all of which are vegan, gluten-free, and low in sugar and calories. Key products include an Italian Aperitif, a London Classic gin alternative, a rum alternative, and a Mexican Classic tequila alternative, among others. The company focuses on direct-to-consumer sales through its website and Amazon.de, while also expanding into retail partnerships with major German retailers like REWE and Edeka. With a commitment to health-conscious consumption, POLLY targets a diverse audience, including adults, pregnant women, and designated drivers.

## What company datasets say POLLY raised

Funding, as reported

Reported in all **1.1M** in the source's currency

Last round **Seed**

Last round size **1.1M**

Last round date **Feb 2025**

## The company, in detail

What they build

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- **Sector:** Food production
- **Industry code:** NAICS 32552, 3121, SIC 2099
- **Region:** North Rhine-Westphalia

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