# Bertrand Co.

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/bertrand-co

- Industry: Consumer Products
- Headquarters: Kyoto, Japan
- Website: www.bertrandco.com
- Total disclosed funding: $0.2M
- Latest round: Series B (Feb 28, 2020)
- Investors on record: 1

## About

Bertrand Co., Ltd. is a Japanese company specializing in the production and export of high-quality bento boxes and logistics solutions, enhancing culinary experiences globally through innovative kitchenware and efficient shipping services.Founded in 2010 by Thomas Bertrand, Bertrand Co., Ltd. operates from its headquarters in Kyoto, Japan, focusing on bento box manufacturing and logistics services. The company has successfully raised JPY 20.6 million in Series B financing from MIRAIDOOR, contributing to its total raised amount of JPY 20.6 million as of February 28, 2020. Bertrand Co., Ltd. has completed 2 deals to date, highlighting its strategic growth in the market.Bertrand Co., Ltd. operates through two key segments: Bento&co and Ship&co. Bento&co offers a diverse array of bento boxes and associated products, including kitchenware and furoshiki, designed to cater to a global audience across approximately 105 countries. Ship&co provides a cloud-based logistics solution that streamlines shipping operations for e-commerce businesses, enabling clients to manage orders, compare costs, and generate documentation effortlessly.The revenue model of Bertrand Co., Ltd. relies on B2B partnerships and direct-to-consumer sales via its multilingual online platforms. The company sells bento boxes to retailers and wholesalers while also serving individual customers. Ship&co generates revenue through subscription-based services, offering businesses integrated shipping solutions with real-time order synchronization, invoice generation, and tracking capabilities, thereby accommodating various business scales.Bertrand Co., Ltd. aims to expand its product offerings with new bento box designs set to launch in Q4 2023. The company plans to penetrate markets in Southeast Asia by 2024, utilizing the recently secured JPY 20.6 million from the Series B funding to support these initiatives. The funding will enhance product development and marketing efforts to establish a stronger presence in these targeted regions.

## Funding rounds

- Series B, Feb 28, 2020, $0.2M — MIRAIDOOR

## Investors

- MIRAIDOOR (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/miraidoor) — Series B