# The Local Project Co.

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/the-local-project-co

- Industry: Agribusiness
- Headquarters: Jeju-do, South Korea
- Website: www.thelocalproject.imweb.me
- Latest round: Seed (Feb 9, 2021)
- Investors on record: 1

## About

Based in Jeju Island, South Korea, and founded by CEO Lee Hee-joon, The Local Project Co., Ltd. is a manufacturer and distributor of Found Jeju Green Tea. In February 2021, The Local Project Co., Ltd. raised seed funding from My Social Company.

The company offers FOUND JEJU Dermin Green Tea, made from tea tree leaves and citrus peels, which are some of Jeju's local resources.

The company plans to use the February 2021 funding to expand beyond Korea through overseas expansion and an agri-food-specialized distribution platform. Through this, in addition to tea, the company is planned to launch a theme of the rice table, such as rice, oil, seaweed, and salted seaweed to propose healthy eating habits for modern people,

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Feb 9, 2021 — Merry Year Social Company

## Investors

- Merry Year Social Company (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/merry-year-social-company) — Seed