# Endophyte Co.

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

- Industry: Agribusiness
- Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan
- Website: www.endo-phyte.com
- Total disclosed funding: $1M
- Latest round: Seed (Oct 22, 2024)
- Investors on record: 4

## About

Founded in 2023 by co-founders Toshiki Kazaoka and Narisawa Kazuhiko and based in Tokyo, Japan, Endophyte Co., Ltd. is a developer of soil microbial materials, supports agricultural methods using microorganisms, assists with greening projects, and provides consulting services for agriculture and environmental sectors. In October 2024, Endophyte Co., Ltd. raised JPY 150 million in seed funding from investors Spurcle, basepartners, Global Brain, and Leave a Nest Capital.

The primary products of Endophyte Co., Ltd. include endophyte medium and endophyte seedlings. The endophyte medium is designed for growing seedlings using DSE technology. This medium promotes the absorption of essential nutrients such as organic nitrogen and phosphate while enhancing the plant's ability to improve yield and flavour. In addition to its core products, Endophyte Co., Ltd. also provides support for the co-creation of business ventures through open advancement. The company targets various sectors, including agriculture and environmental restoration, serving farmers, agricultural enterprises, and businesses involved in reforestation and soil rehabilitation across diverse geographical markets.


The October 2024 investment will strengthen research and development, expand business partnerships, and support the global commercialisation of sustainable agricultural solutions.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Oct 22, 2024, $1M — Global Brain, Spurcle, basepartners, Leave a Nest Capital

## Investors

- Global Brain (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/global-brain) — Seed
- Spurcle (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/spurcle) — Seed
- basepartners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/basepartners) — Seed
- Leave a Nest Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/leave-a-nest-capital) — Seed