EAT HAPPY GROUP
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EAT HAPPY GROUP - overview
Established
2013
Location
Cologne, -, Germany
Primary Industry
Food
About
EAT HAPPY GROUP, headquartered in Cologne, Germany, specializes in innovative food concepts, particularly fresh sushi and Asian snacks, offered through a shop-in-shop model across Europe. Founded in 2013 in Cologne, Germany, EAT HAPPY GROUP focuses on creating fresh and convenient food options. The company has established itself as a key player in the sushi and Asian snack market, operating without known parent companies or subsidiaries. Its founder's background is not detailed in the available information.
EAT HAPPY GROUP has participated in 1 deal, with the most recent investment occurring on April 1, 2026. EAT HAPPY GROUP specializes in providing innovative food concepts focused on fresh convenience. Its core offerings include freshly made sushi and Asian snacks marketed under the EAT HAPPY brand, available through a shop-in-shop model at over 3,000 locations across Europe. Additionally, the brand YUZU offers take-away sushi from 70 carefully selected supermarkets in Germany, where the sushi is prepared on-site and made available in self-service units.
The WAKAME brand operates in Italy, providing sushi with a shelf life of three days, prepared by professional sushi chefs using a Production-to-Hub model in Bologna. The company also features the THE SUSHI LAB gastro concept in Cologne, where premium sushi is crafted daily in front of customers, and a range of Asian desserts, particularly mochi, is available through EAT HAPPY shops and more than 300 mochi pick-and-mix cabinets in German supermarkets. These products serve a diverse consumer base, including busy professionals and families seeking convenient, quality meal options, primarily within European markets. EAT HAPPY GROUP generated revenue of USD 537.
96 mn in the most recent year, 2023, with an EBITDA of USD 28. 15 mn. The company primarily establishes partnerships with retailers, allowing EAT HAPPY products to be integrated into their offerings, while also engaging in direct-to-consumer sales. Its flagship sushi products and Asian snacks drive revenue, strategically positioned in high-traffic supermarket locations to enhance sales potential.
In April 2026, One Rock Capital Partners agreed to invest in EAT HAPPY GROUP, with financial terms not disclosed. This investment will allow the company to bolster its production and distribution capabilities across Europe, supporting upcoming product launches and geographic expansions.
Primary Industry
Food
Sub Industries
Snack Foods
Website
www.eathappygroup.com
Company Stage
Mature - Growth Capital
Total Amount Raised
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EAT HAPPY GROUP - financials
| Fiscal Year Ended | Dec 31, 2017 | Dec 31, 2018 | Dec 31, 2019 | Dec 31, 2020 | Dec 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue (USD) | 84,906,213.9 | 128,943,826.6 | 180,790,917 | 266,232,394.9 | - | - | - |
| % Revenue Growth (YoY) | - | 51.9% | 40.2% | 47.3% | - | - | - |
| EBITDA (USD) | 5,252,064.5 | 11,318,331 | 9,929,727.7 | 21,639,053.4 | - | - | - |
| Operating Income (USD) | 3,895,308.7 | 9,441,541 | 7,597,382.4 | 19,261,680.3 | - | - | - |
| Operating Margin | 4.6% | 7.3% | 4.2% | 7.2% | - | - | - |
| % EBITDA Margin | 6.2% | 8.8% | 5.5% | 8.1% | - | - | - |
| NET Income (USD) | 2,089,937.5 | 5,475,775.6 | 4,038,791 | 10,829,707.8 | - | - | - |
| % Net Margin | 2.5% | 4.2% | 2.2% | 4.1% | - | - | - |
EAT HAPPY GROUP - deals
| Deals Type | Deal Status | Target (s) | Deal Date | Investor(s) | Seller(s) | Deal size (Mn) | Enterprise value (Mn) | Post-money valuation (Mn) | EBITDA multiple (x) | Revenue multiple (x) | Lead partner (s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Growth | Announced | EAT HAPPY GROUP | - | ||||||||
| Add-on, Corporate Carve Out, Trade Sale | Announced | Hana Group SAS' European Operations | - |
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