# Japan Food and Culture Kakehashi Company

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/japan-food-and-culture-kakehashi-company

- Industry: Food
- Headquarters: Uruma-shi, Japan
- Website: www.fc-kakehashi.jp
- Total disclosed funding: $0.1M
- Latest round: Series B (Jun 10, 2016)
- Investors on record: 1

## About

Japan Food and Culture Kakehashi Company focuses on connecting Japanese culinary products with consumers, both locally and internationally, with an emphasis on quality agricultural goods and authentic cuisine.Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Uruma-shi, Japan, Japan Food and Culture Kakehashi Company specializes in the distribution of Japanese food products. The company has successfully raised a total of JPY 15 million in Series B funding from Yamada Consulting Group, with their most recent deal occurring on June 10, 2016. The company has conducted a total of 2 deals since its inception and currently holds a valuation of JPY 135.294 million.Japan Food and Culture Kakehashi Company specializes in connecting Japanese agricultural products with consumers both domestically and internationally, focusing particularly on Japanese cuisine and agricultural goods. Their core offerings include prepared foods, meat processing products like chicken ham and sausages, Okinawan specialties, and the manufacturing and sale of bento boxes. Their product line features notable items such as the "???????????" (Cheese-like Island Tofu) series and long-term aged additive-free chicken ham, catering to home users and gift-giving occasions. The company aims to serve a diverse clientele, including local consumers, foreign tourists interested in authentic Japanese food, and various retailers seeking high-quality agricultural products.Japan Food and Culture Kakehashi Company generates revenue through direct sales of their products to consumers and through partnerships with retailers. The company’s transaction structure primarily involves B2C sales through their online shop, where customers can purchase various food items directly. The pricing plans are set based on individual products, with flagship offerings such as the "???????????" and specialty chicken products being critical to their sales strategy. The firm's emphasis on quality and authenticity in its products plays a significant role in customer retention and satisfaction, fostering a loyal customer base and driving repeat business.Japan Food and Culture Kakehashi Company is strategically positioning itself for future growth. Following the recent Series B funding of JPY 15 million obtained in June 2016, the company plans to expand its product range with new offerings tailored for international markets, targeting release by late 2024. Furthermore, there are plans for geographic expansion into regions with increasing interest in Japanese cuisine, specifically targeting North America and Europe by 2025. The funds raised will be utilized to enhance product development capabilities and to strengthen marketing efforts in these new territories.

## Funding rounds

- Series B, Jun 10, 2016, $0.1M — Yamada Consulting Group

## Investors

- Yamada Consulting Group (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/yamada-consulting-group) — Series B