Quantum Flowers & Foods
Series A in 2024
Quantum Flowers & Foods develops neutron beam technology for rapid plant breeding. By irradiating plants, the company creates tailored irradiation plans that align with specific development objectives, desired traits, and timelines. This quantum‑based approach helps clients address food challenges arising from climate change and other environmental and social pressures.
HarvestX is a technology company that focuses on developing robotic solutions for the agricultural sector, specifically targeting the challenges of indoor vertical farming. Originating from a project at the University of Tokyo, the company aims to enhance fruit production through automation. HarvestX specializes in creating automated pollination robots, addressing a significant challenge in fruit cultivation. Its technology utilizes a depth camera and advanced image processing algorithms to identify flowers and fruits, facilitating effective pollination and harvesting. By implementing these innovations, HarvestX seeks to alleviate the labor shortages in agriculture and ensure a consistent and stable food supply.
AlgaleX
Seed Round in 2023
AlgaleX is a company that transforms discarded food waste into plant-based protein ingredients.
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Tablecross
Series A in 2023
Tablecross is a shared value company that offers restaurant consulting, regional tourism promotion, and food-related marketing strategies.
byFood.com
Series A in 2023
ByFood is a comprehensive food platform in Japan that facilitates food tours, cooking classes, dining experiences, and tastings, making Japanese cuisine accessible to both locals and visitors. The platform features options for various dietary preferences, including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal, and kosher. ByFood not only aims to celebrate Japanese culinary culture but also supports social causes through its Food for Happiness Program, which allocates a portion of its proceeds to NGOs that provide essential services to children in need in developing countries. Users can effortlessly book experiences and restaurant reservations, even without proficiency in the local language, while contributing to a meaningful cause.
AGRIST Inc. is a Japanese company founded in 2019, specializing in the development of agricultural harvest robots aimed at addressing the challenges faced by the farming industry, particularly the shortage of labor due to an aging workforce. The company focuses on automating the harvesting process through advanced artificial intelligence technology, allowing for increased productivity and reduced labor costs for farmers, especially in greenhouse settings. In addition to its robotic solutions, AGRIST also provides financing options for farmers to acquire these robots, further supporting the adoption of innovative agricultural technologies. Headquartered in Koyu, Japan, AGRIST aims to enhance agricultural efficiency and sustainability through its cutting-edge robotic solutions.
Integriculture
Series A in 2022
Integriculture develops cellular agriculture products including clean meat and clean foie gras, and offers scientific visual content production. Founded in 2015 and based in Tokyo, Japan, the company aims to enhance sustainability and food security by enabling scalable cell culture. Its patented general-purpose large-scale cell culture system can culture a wide range of cells without external growth factors, enabling affordable clean processed meat. This technology supports the production of safer, more sustainable alternatives to conventional meat and broader access to cellular agriculture solutions.
Qualiarth
Funding Round in 2021
Qualiarth is a business specializing in frozen food manufacturing. It offers a platform for developing frozen food products inspired by popular restaurant dishes, allowing consumers to enjoy these meals at home. The company's proprietary technology employs quick-freezing methods that combine cold air with uniform magnetic flux and electromagnetic waves, preserving food cells and minimizing drip and water separation during thawing. This results in chemical-free, high-quality frozen foods for customers.
DAIZ Inc. is a Japanese company founded in 2015, specializing in the production and supply of plant-based meat products. Based in Kumamoto, the company offers a product line known as "Miracle Meat," which utilizes germinated soybeans through its proprietary Ochiai Germination Method. DAIZ focuses on creating plant-based substitutes for traditional meat dishes, providing consumers with healthy and cruelty-free alternatives. In addition to its production efforts, the company also engages in research and development related to raw materials and drug discovery derived from germinated soybeans.
SpiceCode
Seed Round in 2021
Spice Code creates a more intelligent food supply chain. It is involved in the development and provision of local food orders, as well as the manufacturing and sale of processed foods.
Legmin
Venture Round in 2020
Legmin Inc. is an agricultural technology company based in Chuo, Japan, with an additional office in Shizuoka. Founded in 2018, Legmin specializes in the development of agricultural robots and IoT devices designed to enhance farming productivity. The company's offerings include an advanced management platform that integrates autonomous driving robots and image analysis techniques to automate various agricultural tasks such as seeding, pesticide and fertilizer application, and harvesting. By utilizing artificial intelligence, Legmin's solutions also provide farmers with valuable insights, including early detection of diseases and pests, as well as optimal timing for the application of agricultural chemicals. This innovative approach aims to streamline farming operations, reduce labor costs, and improve overall crop yield efficiency.
Otetsutabi
Seed Round in 2020
Otetsutabi Co., Ltd., founded in 2018 and based in Tokyo, Japan, operates a unique platform that facilitates social connections through regional revitalization efforts. The company's service pairs travelers with rural communities across Japan, offering participants the opportunity to assist with seasonal labor shortages at local accommodations and breweries. In exchange for their help, participants receive transportation expenses and free lodging, enabling them to explore various parts of Japan while immersing themselves in local culture and contributing to community development.
CoCooking
Seed Round in 2020
CoCooking Co.Ltd is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2015 that operates the online platform Tabete, aimed at reducing food wastage. The platform connects users with restaurants, take-out food stores, and bakeries that have excess food nearing expiration, allowing them to sell it at discounted prices rather than disposing of it. This approach helps both consumers and businesses reduce global food waste while promoting sustainability and creating a positive social impact. Additionally, CoCooking organizes events and workshops focused on food conservation and uses food and cooking as a means to foster creativity, diversity, and well-being within individuals and communities.
AccordX
Seed Round in 2020
AccordX is a platform that allows individuals to open a virtual restaurant, prepare food at cloud kitchens and sell food by online delivery.