# Allied Carbon Solutions Co.

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/allied-carbon-solutions-co

- Industry: Materials
- Headquarters: Numazu, Japan
- Website: www.allied-c-s.co.jp/
- Total disclosed funding: $3.9M
- Latest round: Series C (Oct 1, 2024)
- Investors on record: 2

## About

Founded in 2006 and based in Numazu, Japan, Allied Carbon Solutions Co., Ltd. engages in the manufacturing and sales of biosurfactants, which are surface-active biomolecules produced by microorganisms made from vegetable oil and sugar. In October 2024, Allied Carbon Solutions Co., Ltd. raised JPY 550 million in Series C funding from Universal Materials Incubator and Shizuoka Capital. As of 2024, the company is led by its CEO, Yosuke Yamagata.

The company specializes in the development and application of sophorolipids, natural biosurfactants with a wide range of industrial uses. ACS focuses on sustainability and innovation by providing eco-friendly solutions across various sectors, including agriculture, personal care, and home care. The firm’s primary product, ACS-Sophor®, is designed for use in livestock and fisheries to improve nutritional absorption and efficiency while preventing the growth of harmful bacteria. In the personal care sector, ACS offers BioToLife®, a natural ingredient aimed at improving skin and scalp health by maintaining the balance of the microbiome and preventing dandruff. For home and industrial care, ACS provides Sophomore®, a natural surfactant that can replace petroleum-based alternatives in products such as detergents and cleaners. The company utilizes its biosurfactants to develop and sell agricultural biostimulants, livestock feed, emulsifiers, cosmetics, laundry detergent, toothpaste, mouthwash, and shampoo.

The organization plans to use the October 2024 funding to expand its production in Japan and overseas, as well as to expand its market presence in Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.

## Funding rounds

- Series C, Oct 1, 2024, $3.9M — Shizuoka Capital, Universal Materials Incubator

## Investors

- Shizuoka Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/shizuoka-capital) — Series C
- Universal Materials Incubator (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/universal-materials-incubator) — Series C