# Quantum Flowers & Foods Co.

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/quantum-flowers-foods-co

- Industry: Biotechnology
- Headquarters: Ibaraki, Japan
- Website: www.qff.jp
- Total disclosed funding: $2.4M
- Latest round: Series A (Oct 4, 2024)
- Investors on record: 3

## About

Based in Ibaraki, Japan, and founded in 2018, Quantum Flowers & Foods Co., Ltd., a.k.a. Quantum Flowers & Foods operates as a deep-tech company that specializes in quantum agriculture, neutron beam breeding, and quantum biotechnology, focusing on development, provision, and intellectual property management in these fields. In April 2024, Quantum Flowers & Foods raised venture funding from kemuri ventures. As of April 2024, Norio Kikuchi is the CEO of the company.

The company provides neutron breeding services to address urgent global needs in agriculture, climate resilience, and food security. Quantum Flowers & Foods leverages neutron beam technology alongside genome editing and EMS to accelerate breeding processes, offering climate-resistant varieties, pest- and disease-resistant strains, and high-yield crops. With flexible service menus and cost efficiencies, Quantum Flowers & Foods ensures accessible solutions for diverse breeding requirements. From microorganisms to insect foods, our innovations foster sustainable agriculture and combat climate change, promising a greener, more resilient future.

The company plans to use its proceeds from April 2024 funding to refine technology precision and extend services globally, fortifying their presence in quantum biotechnology, capitalizing on Japan's competitive edge.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Oct 4, 2024, $2M — Mitsubishi UFJ Capital, Energy & Environment Investment, kemuri ventures
- Series A, Apr 26, 2024, $0.4M — kemuri ventures

## Investors

- kemuri ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/kemuri-ventures) — Series A
- Mitsubishi UFJ Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/mitsubishi-ufj-capital) — Series A
- Energy & Environment Investment (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/energy-environment-investment) — Series A