SMBC Venture Capital

Regional Fish Inc., founded in 2019 and based in Kyoto, Japan, specializes in the development of advanced breeding technologies for fish using genome editing and artificial intelligence. The company focuses on creating sustainable land-based aquaculture systems that minimize environmental impact, utilizing clean energy and organic waste nitrogen. By leveraging high-speed breeding techniques, Regional Fish aims to enhance the efficiency of the fisheries industry while promoting natural evolution. Through its innovative approach, the company seeks to transform the aquatic industry and provide consumers with genome-edited food options.

Regional Fish Inc., founded in 2019 and based in Kyoto, Japan, specializes in the development of advanced breeding technologies for fish using genome editing and artificial intelligence. The company focuses on creating sustainable land-based aquaculture systems that minimize environmental impact, utilizing clean energy and organic waste nitrogen. By leveraging high-speed breeding techniques, Regional Fish aims to enhance the efficiency of the fisheries industry while promoting natural evolution. Through its innovative approach, the company seeks to transform the aquatic industry and provide consumers with genome-edited food options.

Ukka Inc. operates a direct-to-consumer platform that connects consumers with manufacturers of agricultural products, including those from farming, fisheries, and processed goods. Founded in 2017 and based in Tokyo, Japan, the company offers an online procurement service that allows producers to list their products, enabling consumers to purchase these commodities directly. Ukka's platform aims to streamline the supply chain by networking production areas with processing companies, thereby facilitating the procurement of food-processing raw materials and enhancing operational efficiency for producers and manufacturers. Through its innovative approach, Ukka fosters improvements in the food supply chain.

Hachimenroppi Inc. is a fish delivery service based in Chuo, Japan, that specializes in supplying fresh seafood to Japanese restaurants and diners. Established in 2007 and rebranded in 2011, the company sources fish from markets and brokers, ensuring quality and freshness in its offerings. In addition to its core fish delivery service, Hachimenroppi operates an e-commerce platform that caters to the needs of restaurants by providing a variety of fresh and frozen foods, including marine products, fruits, vegetables, meat, cereals, and noodles. The platform leverages technology to understand market demands, allowing for efficient and affordable delivery of high-quality ingredients to its customers.

Hachimenroppi Inc. is a fish delivery service based in Chuo, Japan, that specializes in supplying fresh seafood to Japanese restaurants and diners. Established in 2007 and rebranded in 2011, the company sources fish from markets and brokers, ensuring quality and freshness in its offerings. In addition to its core fish delivery service, Hachimenroppi operates an e-commerce platform that caters to the needs of restaurants by providing a variety of fresh and frozen foods, including marine products, fruits, vegetables, meat, cereals, and noodles. The platform leverages technology to understand market demands, allowing for efficient and affordable delivery of high-quality ingredients to its customers.

Umeebe Inc. is a technology company based in Fukuoka, Japan, that focuses on enhancing the fishing experience through smartphone applications and web services. The company aims to make fishing more accessible and environmentally friendly by providing anglers with valuable resources and information. Umeebe operates a media portal that caters to the fishing community, offering content on fishing techniques, spot information, and product updates. Additionally, Umeebe has developed a unique hand soap specifically designed to address concerns for those handling fish, further promoting hygiene and sustainability in fishing practices. Through its innovative approach, Umeebe seeks to foster a community of environmentally conscious anglers.