# Yuukou Co.

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/yuukou-co

- Industry: Food
- Headquarters: Japan
- Website: www.kurakichi.jp
- Total disclosed funding: $0.3M
- Latest round: Series A (Sep 1, 2020)
- Investors on record: 1

## About

Yuukou Co., Ltd. is a confectionery company in Japan that specializes in the manufacture and sale of traditional handmade sweets, emphasizing quality ingredients and regional flavors.Founded in 2011, Yuukou Co., Ltd. operates from its headquarters in Kakunodate, Akita, Japan. The company focuses on producing handmade confectioneries, showcasing the local flavors of Akita. In December 2022, Yuukou raised JPY 40 million in Series B funding from Agribusiness Toshi Ikusei, bringing its total amount raised to JPY 39.988 million, with a current company valuation of JPY 136.179 million.Yuukou Co., Ltd. offers a variety of handmade sweets, including the seasonal 'Zenbei-kuri' chestnuts from Akakura and gourmet sweets made from 'Koanisweets Hoozuki' (physalis). These products cater to both individuals and retailers, sold through various outlets, including major department stores in Tokyo and Osaka as well as local stores in Akita.The revenue for Yuukou Co., Ltd. primarily comes from direct sales of its confectionery products. Sales transactions occur in retail settings, with popular items like 'Zenbei-kuri Daifuku' and 'Koanisweets Hoozuki Daifuku'. The pricing reflects the artisanal quality of the sweets, targeting a clientele that appreciates premium confectioneries. The company also participates in pop-up stores and special events to enhance visibility and distribution.Following the Series B funding round in December 2022, Yuukou Co., Ltd. plans to utilize the raised JPY 40 million to enhance product development and support recruitment and business expansion. The company aims to launch new products that emphasize its regional heritage and is exploring expansion into new geographic markets to broaden its reach.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Sep 1, 2020, $0.3M — Hongo Tsuji Business Consulting

## Investors

- Hongo Tsuji Business Consulting (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/hongo-tsuji-business-consulting) — Series A