Media Highlights

Circus Co-Founder and CEO on 2024 Watchlist for Visionary Thinkers

Nikolas Bullwinkel of Circus stands for the automation of the food service industry through AI and robotics.

2024

OMR: The International Podcast with Circus Co-Founder & CEO

Circus founder Nikolas Bullwinkel aims to create the “kitchen of the future” with his Hamburg-based start-up — a fully digitalized, AI-powered food platform.

2023

Hamburg-based Start-Up acquires Aitme from Berlin

Circus acquires the Berlin-based robotics start-up Aitme to automate kitchen processes and address the skilled labor shortage.

2023

Circus enhances AI-crafted culinary offering with Aitme's robotics

Circus strengthens its AI-powered food offering through the acquisition of Aitme, integrating its kitchen technology to boost efficiency.

2023

FoodTech raises millions for AI-generated dishes

Circus secures €5.5 million to scale its AI-powered food platform, which automatically creates recipes and delivers fresh meals through micro-kitchens.

2023

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A sleek automated kitchen machine labeled 'Circus Group CA-1' with robotic arms visible inside and a touchscreen menu displaying food options on the left side.

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