The startup Print2Taste from Freising near Munich has developed a 3D chocolate printer that allows hobby bakers to create their own unique chocolate delicacies. Managing Director Gerd Funk answers our 7 questions.
Munich Startup: Who are you and what do you do? Please introduce yourselves briefly!
Gerd Funk, Print2Taste: Behind the Mycusini brand lies a diverse team of graduates and experienced career changers from the fields of food technology, mechanical engineering, and bioinformatics. Some even have completed training as chefs. Print2Taste was created as a spin-off from the Weihenstephan-Triesdorf University of Applied Sciences. With the 3D chocolate printer Mycusini we inspire hobby bakers worldwide.
Print2Taste delivers the first 3D chocolate printer for the private kitchen
Munich Startup: What problem does your startup solve?
Gerd Funk, Print2Taste: With the Mycusini, hobby bakers can create creative and personalized chocolate decorations for cakes and pastries, lettering, or even delicate chocolate molds. Our customers are particularly impressed by the precision and delicate wall thickness of the chocolate objects. The Mycusini is no larger than a standard coffee machine. Our recommendation: www.mycusini.com and Facebook/Instagram #mycusini.
Munich Startup: But that's been around for a long time!
Gerd Funk, Print2Taste: Nonsense. With Mycusini, we launched the first 3D chocolate printer for the home kitchen, and at €348, we positioned it at a very attractive price. This product offering is unique worldwide.
Munich Startup: Has there ever been a point where you almost failed?
Gerd Funk, Print2Taste: Of course, we often encounter technological or financial limitations. Then we sit down together and brainstorm a clever idea. So far, we've always achieved what we set out to do by the second or third attempt at the latest. Our secret recipe is 'creativity plus a healthy dose of persistence.'
“We are currently so sold out”
Munich Startup: How are things going?
Gerd Funk, Print2Taste: We're currently battling supply chain bottlenecks to solve a luxury problem. We're currently completely sold out—Mycusini is a real hit. We aim to sell 1,000 Mycusini by the end of the year—perhaps we'll even exceed that goal. Orders are international, so a Mycusini to Singapore or Hong Kong doesn't cause panic; it's just part of our daily business. It's certainly cool!
Munich Startup: How do you rate Munich as a startup location?
Gerd Funk, Print2Taste: Freising is already in the Munich area. However, we're only 12 minutes from the airport, and since we have a high export share and constantly ship and receive goods by air freight, the location is a huge advantage in our day-to-day business. However, rents put pressure on startup salaries, and of course, there's competition for talent in the region, such as software developers. The high recreational value, however, makes up for this. So, we're complaining at a high level.
Munich Startup: Cook yourself or have it delivered?
Gerd Funk, Print2Taste: With a trained cook and a trained chef on the team, we serve truly delicious meals at parties. Everyone pitches in. In 'normal' times, we also meet daily for a home-cooked lunch together. It's a great get-together, something we're really missing right now. Of course, we also order the occasional pizza.
