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Would you invite your main competitor to dinner?   Sounds weird, right?   But what if I told you this could be the key to your next big success?   In business, we often view competitors as hurdles.   Barriers to our growth, standing between us and our goals.   But here's a perspective shift: what if your competitor is actually your next big opportunity?   When we launched Bonapp, three years ago, we were entering a crowded space.   Numerous apps across Europe were tackling food waste, each with its own approach.   But instead of seeing them as threats, I saw an invitation.   An invitation to learn, grow, and collaborate.   I reached out to the Founders of our top 5 competitors.   Not with a pitch, but with a genuine interest in dialogue.   Among them was Munch, a leader in Hungary, the Czech Republic, and Slovakia.   Our initial conversations? They weren’t about winning or losing.   They were about understanding shared challenges and exploring mutual solutions.   Fast forward to a dinner in Bucharest.   Over beers and ideas, I dropped a bold idea:   "Why don’t we merge?"   Less than a year later, that idea came to life.   Bonapp and Munch join forces, not because we were forced to, but because we chose to.   This wasn’t just a merger of businesses.   It was a union of visions, amplifying our impact across Central and Eastern Europe.   What did I learn?   → The Market is Vast. There’s room for everyone.   → Competition can elevate the industry standard. Shared challenges need shared solutions.   → Collaborate over common issues. It benefits everyone involved.   → A Healthier Mindset. See competitors as peers, not foes. It leads to a more fulfilling business journey.   → The Future is Unpredictable. Keep an open door for future opportunities. Today's competitor could be tomorrow's ally.   Ultimately, competition drives innovation and excellence.   But more importantly, it humanizes our entrepreneurial journey.   We’re all striving towards similar goals, facing similar challenges.   Our merger with Munch transformed our path and showed the power of seeing competitors as allies.   Let's shift the narrative from conflict to collaboration!   Because in the end, the real victory is in creating lasting impact, together.   By embracing competition, we create opportunities not just for our businesses, but for entire industries to thrive.   Competition never has to be a battleground.   So, the next time you find yourself face-to-face with a competitor, don’t view them as the enemy...   See them as a friend!   Now, Over to You: ↳ How do you view competition? ↳ Have you collaborated with a competitor before?   #Entrepreneurs #Entrepreneurship #Founders #Startups #VentureCapital   ♻️ Repost to inspire someone to take action.

WOOHOO! David vs. Goliaths. Bonapp is now ranked 5th in the top Food & Beverages charts on the Romanian Apple Store! 🍏 While we're thrilled about this achievement, we must remain focused and humble. Why? Because this is just the beginning of a long journey, especially after our recent merger with Munch, which we made official just two days ago. And our business life, just like in any other scale-up, is a roller coaste—with ups and downs. So, the fight continues! ✊ Do you use Bonapp, dear LinkedIn friend? If you do—and feel there's room for improvement with our app—please let us know. We are all ears! But if you use it and love it, help us reach the #1 spot on the Romanian Apple Store! 🤗 Happy to see our friends and partners from Starbucks in the ranking! ☕️ For those who do not know Bonapp yet, let me tell you who we are. We are a fastgrowing scale-up combating food waste! Our app connects users with local food retailers like supermarkets, restaurants, gas stations, bakeries, coffee shops, and hotels, allowing them to purchase food nearing its expiration date at significant discounts. To date, over 6,000 retailers have joined our Bonapp & Munch network across Romania, Hungary, Czechia, and Slovakia. In 2024 alone, together we saved nearly 3,000 tons of food from being thrown away, contributing to a more sustainable food system across CEE and a healthier planet. My business partners and I, along with our incredible team, are thrilled with these growing figures. They are proof that responsible consumption is no longer just talk, but is becoming a way of life in the region. Every new user of our platform is a small victory in our fight against food waste! 🌍 In Romania, 5 million tons of food is thrown away every year, despite 4.5 millon Romanians struggling to get enough food daily. Food waste costs retailers and producers money, costs consumers opportunities, and poses a major threat to the environment. In fact, food waste is responsible for 10% of global gas emissions! At a time when inflation hits hard, with constant price increase on food, we're more committed than ever to support Romanian households in the tough times ahead. Our mission is to turn these environmental, economic, and social challenges caused by food waste into a sustainable opportunity to the benefit of everyone. Simply put, our solution is a win for consumers, a win for retailers, and a win for the planet! Our community of food waste and inflation warriors is growing every day. We are ambitious and restless entrepreneurs, but we won't be able to make a BIG difference without YOU. 🫵 So, what are you waiting for? Join our fastgrowing community of food waste fighters, dear friend! 📲 Stay tuned! With Luka Zivkovic & bonapp.eco #Entrepreneurs #Entrepreneurship #Sustainability #Startups #VentureCapital

🚨 BREAKING NEWS 🚨 bonapp.eco & Munch merge to build the largest food-saving platform in CEE! 🌍 Exciting news! We have officially joined forces with Munch, marking the biggest collaboration against food waste in Central & Eastern Europe. This merger strengthens our mission to fight food waste, help retailers grow, and make surplus food more accessible to millions. What does this mean? ✅ A stronger, united platform with 3.5M+ downloads and 6,000+ partner locations ✅ More food saved at 50%+ discounts, benefiting both consumers and businesses ✅ A new funding round in 2025 to fuel expansion across new markets Food waste is a global challenge—Europe alone generates nearly 60 million tons annually. In 2024, Bonapp & Munch saved nearly 3,000 tons of food, proving that tech-driven solutions can create real impact. This merger is a huge milestone for us, and we’re just getting started! Stay tuned as we continue to scale and expand into new markets. 🚀

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🎉 What a year it’s been at Bonapp! 🎉 As we close out 2024, we’re filled with gratitude and pride for what we’ve accomplished together. From saving countless meals to taking thousands of steps to pick up orders (yes, we got our steps in!), every moment this year has been a testament to the power of community and purpose. These achievements remind us: sustainability isn’t just something we strive for – it’s something we live every day. Thank you for being part of this journey. Here’s to an even more impactful 2025, as we continue to grow, innovate, and make a difference. 🥂

🏆 We are thrilled to announce that bonapp.eco and our amazing partner, PENNY | REWE Romania, have won the "Food Waste Partnership of the Year" award at this year’s Romanian ESG Summit, organized by CSRMedia.ro! From day one, Penny has been by our side as we embarked on our mission to fight food waste together. What started as a shared vision to make a difference in local communities has grown into something much bigger—and this year marks an exciting new chapter for both of us. We've recently taken our partnership to the next level with a nationwide expansion and by the end of the year, you’ll be able to find all Penny stores on bonapp.eco! Together, we’re making surplus food accessible to more people, reducing waste, and creating a sustainable future for all. 🌍 Thank you to PENNY | REWE Romania for being an outstanding partner in this journey, and thank you to all of YOU who support our mission every day. Let’s keep fighting food waste and making a lasting impact—one meal at a time. 💚

📌 bonapp.eco, part of 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗜, has reached an impressive milestone of 𝟯𝟱𝟬,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘀 in just three years. Through its platform, Bonapp has helped save over 𝟰𝟱𝟬 𝘁𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱 from waste, with 1,200 merchants participating across Romania. The app offers users discounts of up to 80% on food nearing its expiration date, making a real impact on reducing food waste. 👏 Congrats to bonapp team, including Grégoire VIGROUX, Diego Roy de Lachaise Luka Zivkovic for pioneering this concept in Romania! #LeadEarly #EGVinvested #Sustainability #Startups #FoodWaste

We are thrilled to share that bonapp.eco was recently featured on ILikeIT on PRO TV! 🎉 This brings us closer to our goal of reducing food waste by offering delicious meals at great prices, all while making a positive impact on the environment. 🌍💚 A big thank you to the ILikeIT team for the feature, and to our amazing community for your continued support! 🙌 Together, we can make a real impact. Check out the segment in the comments and join us in reducing food waste one meal at a time. 🍽️✨ #FoodWaste #Sustainability #Innovation #bonappEco #ILikeIT #ProTV

Recently, it was International Food Waste Awareness Day, and we wanted to hear (very honestly) how bonapp.eco has helped you view things differently. 💚 You shared with us how bonapp has changed the way you look at and store food, and how you've reduced waste. 🍏🥡 We're incredibly proud of the impact we're making together and thrilled that we've inspired you to make a change! 🙌 We want to thank all the #NoWasteHeroes who filled out the survey, and let's keep making small, meaningful changes every day. 💪♻️ #bonapp #sustainability #ZeroWaste

🗞️ PRESS RELEASE — Over 350,000 users of Bonapp reduced their food waste whilst saving their budget 🗞️ Bucharest, October 2, 2024 — A recent survey conducted by Bonapp, Romania's first mobile app dedicated to combating food waste, reveals significant strides in raising awareness and promoting action. The survey, released in honor of the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste, found that 90% of its 350,000 users have become more conscious of the issue, with nearly half taking proactive steps to reduce waste in their households. In a country where an average of 70 kg of food per capita is discarded annually, Bonapp is playing a vital role in shifting consumer habits. The survey shows that users are not only more aware of food waste but are also adopting behaviors that lead to cost savings and a reduction in food waste. The survey, conducted online between September 6 and 26, gathered over 5,000 responses from Bonapp users. The majority of respondents (80%) were women, and respondents ranging in age from 24 to 59. Most participants hailed from major cities like Bucharest, Cluj-Napoca, and Iasi. Bonapp is influencing consumer behavior by helping users make smarter purchasing decisions, improve food storage practices to extend shelf life, and plan meals around discounted products nearing expiration. Since its launch in November 2021, the app has been credited with saving 450 tons of food. The platform is used by 1,200 vendors monthly across Bucharest, Cluj-Napoca, Iasi, and Timisoara, with a user base of over 350,000 nationwide. Expansion to more cities is planned as Bonapp continues to scale its operations. Survey Highlights: - 90% of respondents have become more aware of food waste since using Bonapp. - 48% of respondents reported that Bonapp helped them reduce waste in their households through its communications on the issue. - One-third of respondents who reduced household waste estimated a reduction of 10-30%. - 44% of respondents said Bonapp made them more mindful of how they manage food, while 23% adopted better food storage practices thanks to the app. - Half of the respondents believe Bonapp plays a crucial role in reducing food waste overall. Regarding improved consumer behaviors: - 35% of respondents said they now only purchase what they need. - 26% are more likely to buy products close to their expiration date. - 20% have started planning their meals better as a result of using Bonapp. --- About Bonapp: Bonapp is a Romanian startup that combats food waste. The company’s mobile app, available on iOS and Android, connects users with local retailers, including supermarkets, hypermarkets, restaurants, shops, gas stations, bakeries, coffee shops, and hotels. Through the app, users can purchase products approaching their expiration date, at a 50% to 80% discount. #FoodWaste #FoodTech #Founders #Entrepreneurs #Entrepreneurship