# YUKASHIKADO

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

- Industry: Healthcare IT
- Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan
- Website: www.yukashikado.co.jp
- Total disclosed funding: $7.1M
- Latest round: Series A (Jan 1, 2021)
- Investors on record: 4

## About

Yukashikado Inc. is a Japanese company focused on personalized nutrition solutions, providing services such as nutritional testing and the sale of dietary supplements to enhance individual health and wellness.Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Yukashikado Inc. specializes in personalized nutrition solutions. CEO Shinya Minobe leads the firm, which has not undergone any major business strategy changes since its inception and has no reported parent or subsidiary relationships.Yukashikado Inc. specializes in personalized nutrition solutions, offering services that include nutritional testing, the production and sale of food and dietary supplements, and partnerships with organizations to promote nutritional improvement. Their flagship products, such as VITANOTE and TYPE FOOD, allow consumers to assess their unique nutritional needs through scientific testing methods and select tailored nutritional foods that match those needs. TYPE FOOD, introduced in December 2023, enables users to choose nutrition products based on their individual requirements, similar to selecting clothing sizes. The company operates primarily in Japan but has also engaged with international markets, evidenced by collaborations with academic institutions, such as Hanoi Medical University in Vietnam, and visits from researchers from Tanzania, indicating a growing interest beyond domestic borders. Yukashikado’s client base includes individuals seeking personalized dietary solutions and organizations aiming to enhance nutritional offerings in their programs.Yukashikado generates revenue through a combination of direct-to-consumer sales and business partnerships. Their business model includes subscriptions for ongoing nutritional assessment and recommendations, alongside the sale of individual nutritional products. For example, customers can purchase personalized dietary supplements and food options through the TYPE FOOD platform, which features an AI nutritionist function that was recently implemented. Revenue transactions occur primarily through e-commerce, where clients can order specific products after completing their nutritional assessments, establishing a streamlined purchasing process. The company’s focus on scientifically backed nutritional solutions positions it uniquely within the wellness and dietary supplement market, fostering a comprehensive approach to personalized health that potentially enhances customer loyalty and repeat business. In August 2025, YUKASHIKADO Inc. raised an undisclosed amount ?in venture and debt funding ?from new investor MIRAIDOOR, with participation from returning investor Japan Finance Corporation. Unspecified investors also participated in the round. The company plans to use its proceeds from August 2025 funding to provide tailored nutrition solutions, thereby addressing both sustainable development and social challenges.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Jan 1, 2021, $5.3M — Maezawa Fund
- Series A, Aug 31, 2018, $1.8M — SMBC Venture Capital, Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Fund Corporation for Innovation, Value-chain and Expansion Japan, Fast Track Initiative

## Investors

- SMBC Venture Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/smbc-venture-capital) — Series A
- Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Fund Corporation for Innovation, Value-chain and Expansion Japan (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/agriculture-forestry-and-fisheries-fund-corporation-for-inno) — Series A
- Fast Track Initiative (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/fast-track-initiative) — Series A
- Maezawa Fund (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/maezawa-fund) — Series A