# Naruse African Foods

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/naruse-african-foods

- Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan
- Website: www.naruse-africanfoods.com
- Total disclosed funding: $0.2M
- Latest round: Seed (Apr 28, 2026)
- Investors on record: 2

## About

Naruse African Foods Ltd., based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in transforming traditional African cuisine into fast food, primarily focusing on Ghanaian dishes for quick-service markets.Founded in 2026 in Tokyo, Japan, Naruse African Foods Ltd. focuses on modernizing African cuisine for fast-casual dining. The company completed its Seed funding round in April 2026, raising JPY 32 million with investors F Ventures and TRUST SMITH & CAPITAL. As of now, they have engaged in one deal with a total amount raised of JPY 32 million.Naruse African Foods specializes in the fast-food transformation of traditional African cuisine, emphasizing Ghanaian dishes such as Jollof rice, fried rice, waakye, and stew rice. Their core offerings are designed for quick service in takeout-oriented small format stores, aiming to enhance the accessibility of local foods and cater to the increasing demand for fast-casual dining in Ghana and West Africa.The revenue model for Naruse African Foods is centered around direct-to-consumer sales through brick-and-mortar establishments, aiming to establish a presence in Ghana and expand into other West African markets. The company plans to open 3 to 5 locations by the end of 2026, scaling to 10 stores by 2027 and up to 50 by 2029. This strategy focuses on high-volume, low-cost meal sales, with competitive local pricing to attract a broad customer base. They anticipate further operational efficiency and profitability through the establishment of a central kitchen.In April 2026, Naruse African Foods Ltd. raised JPY 32 million in Seed funding to support their expansion initiatives. The funding will be used to create a framework for multi-store expansion throughout Ghana and to enhance central kitchen operations. The company plans to launch new products as they expand their footprint in the market and is focused on scaling their operations to meet growing customer demand.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Apr 28, 2026, $0.2M — F Ventures, TRUST SMITH & CAPITAL

## Investors

- F Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/f-ventures) — Seed
- TRUST SMITH & CAPITAL (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/trust-smith-capital) — Seed