# Planet Table

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/planet-table

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan
- Website: https://planet-table.com/
- Total disclosed funding: $10M
- Latest round: Series D (Nov 16, 2018)
- Investors on record: 8

## About

Planet Table Inc. specializes in optimizing food distribution by connecting producers directly with urban consumers through innovative platforms.Planet Table Inc. was founded in 2014 in Tokyo, Japan, focusing on enhancing food supply chain efficiencies. The company has executed a total of 5 deals, with the most recent deal occurring on March 23, 2022. Their latest funding round was Series D, raising JPY 600.000 mn from Daiwa Food & Agriculture, Daiwa Securities Group, and Spiral Capital, totaling JPY 600.000 mn in capital raised. The company has not undergone any significant pivots or mergers since its inception.Planet Table Inc. operates a multifaceted food distribution ecosystem that includes SEND, a platform facilitating connections between food producers and urban buyers for direct negotiations, and FarmPay, which offers early payment solutions for producers. These services enhance operational efficiency for farmers and market access for buyers in Japan and urban centers.The revenue generation model of Planet Table Inc. relies on transactional fees from services like SEND and FarmPay. Fees are based on transaction volumes, while FarmPay provides early payment services structured around sales percentages, catering to both B2B and B2C segments.In March 2022, Planet Table Inc. discontinued its operations, which halts any potential for upcoming new products or geographic expansion. Recent funding has not been allocated to support growth initiatives as the company is no longer operational.

## Funding rounds

- Series D, Nov 16, 2018, $5.3M — Daiwa Securities Group, Spiral Capital, Daiwa Food & Agriculture
- Series C, Jan 25, 2018 — SBI Investment
- Series B, Aug 31, 2016, $3.9M — SBI Investment, 01 Studio, Mistletoe
- Series A, Dec 1, 2015, $0.8M — CyberAgent Capital, Saison Ventures

## Investors

- CyberAgent Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/cyberagent-capital) — Series A
- Saison Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/saison-ventures) — Series A
- SBI Investment (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/sbi-investment) — Series B, Series C
- 01 Studio (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/01-studio) — Series B
- Mistletoe (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/mistletoe) — Series B
- Daiwa Securities Group — Series D
- Spiral Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/spiral-capital) — Series D
- Daiwa Food & Agriculture — Series D