# DayBreak Co

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

- Industry: Consumer Products
- Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan
- Website: www.d-break.co.jp
- Total disclosed funding: $5.3M
- Latest round: Series B (Jul 19, 2023)
- Investors on record: 5

## About

Based in Japan, DayBreak Co., Ltd. specializes in the frozen food distribution sector, providing innovative solutions that enhance food quality and support business success for partners in this industry.DayBreak Co., Ltd. was founded in 2013 and operates primarily from its headquarters in Tokyo, Japan. The company focuses on advanced solutions for the frozen food distribution sector, adapting its operations to meet the evolving needs of its partners. The firm has raised a total of JPY 88 million across 4 deals, with the most recent funding round being a Series B in August 2023, which involved Sanchoku Co., Ltd. as an investor. Joshua Beck is the founder, and Douglas Monahan and Linda Kramer serve as key executives in the firm.DayBreak Co., Ltd. specializes in providing advanced solutions in the frozen food distribution sector, focusing on maximizing frozen food quality and enhancing business success for its partners. The company offers specialized freezing technologies, branded as 'Artlock®,' 'Freezing as a Service®,' and 'FaaS®,' designed to convert waste from food production into valuable end products, thereby optimizing the overall supply chain. The core offerings cater to manufacturers, food service providers, and retailers, supporting partners in selecting machinery, ensuring quality post-delivery, and contributing to community welfare and environmental preservation.DayBreak Co., Ltd. operates a B2B model, engaging with various stakeholders in the food distribution ecosystem, including manufacturers and food service businesses. The revenue structure is based on partnerships and service agreements, where clients subscribe to the innovative freezing services and technologies offered. The firm's flagship products, such as those under the 'Freezing as a Service®' brand, are integral to these transactions, promoting efficiency and quality in frozen food handling. Specific pricing models reflect the tailored services provided to each client, emphasizing the value of DayBreak's solutions.In August 2023, DayBreak Co., Ltd. successfully raised JPY 88 million in Series B funding, with plans to enhance the product appeal and operational capabilities of its direct delivery business. The company aims to introduce new products designed to improve its service offerings, although specific launch dates have not been disclosed. Additionally, DayBreak is exploring opportunities to expand into new markets, particularly regions that prioritize sustainable food practices, although specific details on these target markets are not available at this time.

## Funding rounds

- Series B, Jul 19, 2023, $4.9M — Mobile Internet Capital, SMBC Venture Capital, Energy & Environment Investment, SBI Investment
- Series A, Oct 24, 2019, $0.3M — W

## Investors

- W (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/w) — Series A
- Mobile Internet Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/mobile-internet-capital) — Series B
- SMBC Venture Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/smbc-venture-capital) — Series B
- Energy & Environment Investment (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/energy-environment-investment) — Series B
- SBI Investment (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/sbi-investment) — Series B