# AlgaleX

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/algalex

- Industry: Biotechnology
- Headquarters: Uruma, Japan
- Website: www.umamo.jp
- Total disclosed funding: $2.2M
- Latest round: Series A (Jul 10, 2026)
- Investors on record: 10

## About

Established in 2021 and located in Okinawa, Japan, AlgaleX Co., Ltd., d.b.a AlgaleX, a biotechnology and food technology firm that specializes in the development of algae cultivation and fermentation techniques to create DHA-rich algae ingredients and food products marketed under the Umamo brand. As of October 2023, the company is led by representative director Daichi Takada. In July 2026, AlgaleX Co.,Ltd. raised JPY 350 million in?series A funding led by Regional, Talent and Future, with participation from SBI Shinsei Corporate Investment, Future Food Fund, Global Brain, Bank of The Ryukyus, FOURSEAS, Seiyosha Co., Ltd., Takunan Headquarters Co., Ltd., Chiba Dojo and SMBC Venture Capital.

AlgaleX's flagship product is Umamo. It is a plant-based food product, high in DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) and sea flavour, produced from awamori lees, a by-product of awamori production. Umamo offers a sustainable source of DHA without depleting fish populations, making it a healthy and environmentally friendly alternative. The company's technology has broad applications, extending beyond its product lines. It also offers consulting services for organizations interested in valorizing organic materials and contributing to sustainable solutions.

The company plans to use the July 2026 funding to enhance the Touji-24 AI cultivation platform, broaden the Biofarm cultivation technology business for enterprises, and attract essential management and research professionals.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Jul 10, 2026, $2.2M — SMBC Venture Capital, Global Brain, SBI Shinsei Corporate Investment, Bank of The Ryukyus, Future Food Fund, Chiba Dojo, FOURSEAS, Regional, Talent and Future, Seiyousha, Takunan Headquarters

## Investors

- SMBC Venture Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/smbc-venture-capital) — Series A
- Global Brain (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/global-brain) — Series A
- SBI Shinsei Corporate Investment (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/sbi-shinsei-corporate-investment) — Series A
- Bank of The Ryukyus — Series A
- Future Food Fund — Series A
- Chiba Dojo (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/chiba-dojo) — Series A
- FOURSEAS (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/fourseas) — Series A
- Regional, Talent and Future (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/regional-talent-and-future) — Series A
- Seiyousha — Series A
- Takunan Headquarters — Series A