# HOLO BIO Co.

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

- Industry: Biotechnology
- Headquarters: Kyoto-shi, Japan
- Website: www.holo-bio.com
- Total disclosed funding: $1.6M
- Latest round: Seed (Feb 25, 2025)
- Investors on record: 5

## About

HOLO BIO Co., Ltd. specializes in innovative aquaculture solutions through the use of functional intestinal bacteria to enhance fish health, growth, and sustainability in farming practices.Founded in 2020, HOLO BIO Co., Ltd. develops solutions for aquaculture by leveraging unique bacteria from fish species like yellowtail and tuna. The company is based in Kyoto-shi, Japan. It completed its first funding round in February 2025, raising JPY 240 million in a Seed round backed by investors including Chushin Venture Capital and Genesia Ventures. The founder's history is currently unreported.HOLO BIO focuses on innovative aquaculture solutions by leveraging unique functional intestinal bacteria derived from various fish species such as yellowtail, tuna, sea bream, and salmon. Their core product offerings aim to enhance the growth, health, and overall quality of farmed fish through the introduction of these beneficial bacteria to juvenile fish, effectively altering their gut microbiota. This scientific approach promotes robust growth and disease resistance while improving the sustainability of aquaculture practices by efficiently converting feed into protein. HOLO BIO’s products are positioned to serve commercial aquaculture operations primarily in Japan, with potential for expansion into other Asian markets.HOLO BIO operates on a B2B model, engaging directly with aquaculture businesses to provide its specialized products and services. The company's revenue structure is driven by sales of functional intestinal bacteria formulations tailored to specific fish species and their farming conditions. Clients may enter into agreements for bulk purchases or ongoing supply contracts, ensuring consistent product availability. The focus on scientific innovation positions the company for premium pricing on flagship products, supported by partnerships that facilitate research initiatives within the seafood industry.In February 2025, HOLO BIO Co., Ltd. raised JPY 240 million in Seed funding to accelerate research, development, and social implementation of innovative aquaculture technologies for sustainable fish farming. The company plans to design and launch new product offerings aimed at enhancing the efficiency of fish farming. Additionally, HOLO BIO is targeting expansion into markets across Asia by the end of 2025, capitalizing on its recent funding to support these initiatives.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Feb 25, 2025, $1.6M — Will Capital Management, Senshu Ikeda Capital, Chushin Venture Capital, Kyoto University Innovation Capital, Genesia Ventures

## Investors

- Will Capital Management (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/will-capital-management) — Seed
- Senshu Ikeda Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/senshu-ikeda-capital) — Seed
- Chushin Venture Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/chushin-venture-capital) — Seed
- Kyoto University Innovation Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/kyoto-university-innovation-capital) — Seed
- Genesia Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/genesia-ventures) — Seed