Future Food Fund Inc.

Overview

Established in August 2019, Future Food Fund Inc. is a corporate venture capital firm based in Tokyo, Japan, dedicated to investing in startups specializing in the food sector. The firm aims to create and develop a cycle of innovation within the food industry's ecosystem by supporting ventures that introduce pioneering technologies and services. By leveraging its extensive business networks and expertise as a food and agriculture platform, Future Food Fund seeks to discover and support startups capable of rapidly implementing and commercializing their innovations. The fund focuses on various stages of investment, including Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, and Series B rounds, with a geographical emphasis on Japan and the United States. Its industry interests encompass Food and Beverage, Food Processing, Agriculture, Food Delivery, Farming, Food Technology, Health Care, E-Commerce, Marketing, Media and Entertainment, Snack Food, and Video Editing. The firm has a history of leading investments in companies such as NINZIA, Terrace Mile, and EF Polymer, with investment sizes ranging from $0.68 million to $6.6 million. Future Food Fund's strategic investments aim to build and support Japan's ecosystem of food-centered technological innovations by providing support for product development and sales. To date, the fund has invested in 16 startups both domestically and abroad, including Akorn Technology, which developed natural plant-derived edible coatings to extend the shelf life of fresh produce. Through these initiatives, Future Food Fund endeavors to stimulate the food market and enhance the competitiveness and value of the food industry by nurturing, supporting, and collaborating with food startup companies.

Investment Focus

• Innovative technology
• Scalable business model
• Alignment with food industry trends

Portfolio Companies