# NEWGREEN

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

- Industry: Agribusiness
- Headquarters: Japan
- Website: https://newgreen.inc
- Total disclosed funding: $2.9M
- Latest round: Series B (Nov 26, 2024)
- Investors on record: 4

## About

Based in Tokyo, Japan, and founded in 2019, NEWGREEN Inc., formerly known as Yukikome Design, engages in the development of robotic technology for organic rice production. In? October 2025, NEWGREEN Inc. raised an undisclosed amount ?in?venture funding? from new investor Sumitomo Corporation.

The firm is the provider and developer of an automatic weed control robot for agricultural support, this robot autonomously navigates the paddy field. Apart from developing the robot firm also support production by providing the know-how and promoting the purchase of organic rice. Furthermore, the firm creates its own distribution network to ensure stability in the distribution of organic rice to the customers.

The company plans to use its proceeds from October 2025 funding to enhance the distribution and marketing of sustainably cultivated rice, supporting agricultural sustainability and food security.

## Funding rounds

- Series B, Nov 26, 2024, $2.9M — JA Mitsui Leasing, BP Capital, PROSPER, Yamatane Corporation

## Investors

- JA Mitsui Leasing — Series B
- BP Capital — Series B
- PROSPER (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/prosper) — Series B
- Yamatane Corporation — Series B