# Wine Bank

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/wine-bank

- Industry: Consumer Products
- Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan
- Website: www.wine-bank.co.jp
- Total disclosed funding: $2.3M
- Latest round: Series A (Mar 24, 2026)
- Investors on record: 2

## About

Founded in 1970 and based in Tokyo, Japan, WineBank Corp. d.b.a WineBAnk operates as a wine distribution company. In March 2026, WineBank raised JPY 360 million in series A funding from  Mizuho Bank and Money Forward Venture Partners. As of 2026, the company is led by its President and Representative Director, Kunito Nakano.

WineBank’s business portfolio includes wine distribution, which includes the distribution of alcoholic beverages, mainly wine; WineTech business, a wine investment business enabling consumers to purchase premium and uncommon wine brands while maintaining ownership of all wines; Wine EC business subscription business that allows users to import wine products from various markets; Wine cave shop business, which is a wine bar; wine e-commerce/subscription business, a platform that sells wine online; and many more. The firm’s client base includes Enoteca Co., Ltd., Tokuoka Co., Ltd., Fines Co., Ltd., and Luck Corporation Co., Ltd.

The company plans to use the funds raised in March 2026 to enhance its sourcing of high-quality wines and broaden recognition of its WineTech business, helping modernize the traditional wine distribution model.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Mar 24, 2026, $2.3M — Mizuho Bank, Money Forward Venture Partners

## Investors

- Mizuho Bank — Series A
- Money Forward Venture Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/money-forward-venture-partners) — Series A