Latest round

Series A

Last raised

Oct 2026

Total raised

$3.9M

Investors

8

About Kinish

Kinish Inc.Founded in 2023 in Tokyo, Japan, Kinish Inc. develops plant-based dairy alternatives through its unique strain of dwarf rice producing traditional dairy-like proteins.Kinish Inc. specializes in the development of innovative plant-based dairy alternatives, primarily through its proprietary technology of plant molecular farming. The company has created a unique strain of dwarf rice, standing at just 20cm tall, which produces milk proteins similar to those found in traditional dairy products. These offerings are designed to appeal to consumers seeking sustainable, delicious alternatives to conventional milk and dairy, addressing the common taste concerns associated with plant-based options. Kinish's products include creamy milk alternatives, flavorful ice cream made from rice starch, and melty cheese substitutes, all targeting health-conscious and environmentally aware consumers.Kinish Inc. generates revenue through direct-to-consumer and business-to-business sales channels, offering its products to both retailers and end-users. The company engages in partnerships with grocery chains and specialty food retailers to distribute its flagship offerings, including its rice-based milk proteins and ice cream products. Typical transactions may involve bulk orders from retailers seeking to stock Kinish's innovative dairy alternatives, along with individual purchases made by consumers through e-commerce platforms or retail outlets. The pricing structure reflects the premium nature of the products, with specific costs aligned with the quality and unique production process of Kinish's offerings.In February 2025, Kinish Inc. The company aims to launch new products aimed at enhancing its plant-based offerings and plans to expand into additional international markets by the end of 2025.

Who invested in Kinish

8 investors across 2 rounds

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Funding rounds

  1. Series A

    Oct 20, 2026

    Amount

    $3.1M

    Investors

    Locked

  2. Seed

    Feb 14, 2025

    Amount

    $0.8M

    Investors

    Locked

Questions about Kinish

Who invested in Kinish?

Kinish has 8 investors on record across 2 venture rounds. Sign up free to see every VC on the cap table and the rounds they joined.

How much funding has Kinish raised?

Kinish has raised 2 venture rounds. Sign up free to see how much each round raised and the total.

When did Kinish last raise money?

Kinish's most recent round on record is a Series A, in Oct 2026.

What does Kinish do?

Kinish is a agribusiness company.

Where is Kinish headquartered?

Kinish is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Which VCs invest in companies like Kinish?

Among active investors with capital left to deploy, Shanghai State-owned Capital Investment Leading Fund, Hui Hua Fund, Yufu Capital and ICBC Capital Management back agribusiness companies at Kinish's stage. Their profiles are linked below.

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