ASTRA FOOD PLAN completes Pre-Series B financing
KIBOW Social Investment Fund 3 led the financing for food-waste upcycling equipment and ingredients.
ASTRA FOOD PLAN announced on October 9, 2026 that it completed a Pre-Series B equity financing on September 30. KIBOW Social Investment Fund 3 led, with participation from Bugin Capital, NCB Venture Fund 2 and Hanno Shinkin Chiiki Mirai Sozo Fund. The amount was not disclosed.
The company will hire staff, expand production of its onion-based Gururiko powder and develop new food products. It also plans to deploy more JOSEN processing equipment at food manufacturers and has opened a Tokyo office to support expansion.
Use of funds
Hire staff
Expand powder production
Develop food products
Deploy JOSEN equipment