# Cuzen Matcha

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/cuzen-matcha

- Industry: Food
- Headquarters: San Mateo, US
- Website: www.cuzenmatcha.com
- Total disclosed funding: $3.8M
- Latest round: Series A (May 31, 2023)
- Investors on record: 2

## About

Founded in 2019 by Eijiro Tsukada (CEO) and Oki Hatta (CPO), and based in California, US, World Matcha Inc., doing business as Cuzen Matcha operates as a food tech company that offers raw materials and equipment to help consumers brew organic tea at home. In June 2023, Cuzen Matcha raised USD 3.6 million in Series A funding led by investor DG Incubation, with participation from Joyance Partners.



The firm cultivates matcha, a fine powder that’s made from a special green tea leaf called tencha sourced from an organic tea farm in Kagoshima, Japan. The firm sells premium, signature, and latte blends of Matcha leaves that can be used to brew various organic beverages, desserts, breakfast, and other customized recipes. Additionally, the firm sells matcha maker kits and accessories such as bowls, latte glasses, latte cups, replacement parts, and ceremonial sets through its online stores.



The company intends to use the June 2023 funding to support its market expansion.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, May 31, 2023, $3.8M — Joyance Partners, DG Incubation

## Investors

- Joyance Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/joyance-partners) — Series A
- DG Incubation (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/dg-incubation) — Series A