# Kinish

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/kinish

- Industry: Agribusiness
- Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan
- Website: www.kini-sh.com/
- Total disclosed funding: $3.9M
- Latest round: Series A (Oct 20, 2026)
- Investors on record: 8

## About

Kinish Inc. is a Tokyo-based company specializing in innovative plant-based dairy alternatives, utilizing proprietary technology to create sustainable, rice-based products that effectively cater to health-conscious consumers.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. The company has recently completed its first funding round in February 2025, raising JPY 120 million through a Seed round led by Genesia Ventures, Partners Fund, and Mitsubishi UFJ Capital alongside Lifetime Ventures. The founder's background information is currently not available.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. Currently, Kinish's products are primarily marketed within urban centers across Japan, as well as select international markets where demand for plant-based alternatives is growing.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. This approach positions Kinish to capitalize on the increasing consumer trend towards plant-based diets and sustainability.In February 2025, Kinish Inc. raised JPY 120 million in Seed funding from investors including Genesia Ventures, Partners Fund, and Mitsubishi UFJ Capital with support from returning investor Lifetime Ventures. This funding will be utilized to continue their rice development and accelerate research into plant factories, along with investments in marketing initiatives. 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.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Oct 20, 2026, $3.1M — INSPiRE Mutualistic Symbiosis Fund 1, Love Veggies Holding Ltd, Obayashi Corporation, Shimadzu Future Innovation Fund
- Seed, Feb 14, 2025, $0.8M — Mitsubishi UFJ Capital, Genesia Ventures, Lifetime Ventures, Partners Fund

## Investors

- Mitsubishi UFJ Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/mitsubishi-ufj-capital) — Seed
- Genesia Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/genesia-ventures) — Seed
- Lifetime Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/lifetime-ventures) — Seed
- Partners Fund (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/partners-fund) — Seed
- INSPiRE Mutualistic Symbiosis Fund 1 — Series A
- Love Veggies Holding Ltd — Series A
- Obayashi Corporation — Series A
- Shimadzu Future Innovation Fund — Series A