Pre-Series B · Foodtech

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

Funding history

Pre-Series B · This roundUndisclosed

Sources

  1. ASTRA FOOD PLAN announces Pre-Series Bprtimes.jp · Oct 9, 2026
  2. KIBOW Fund 3 investment in ASTRA FOOD PLANprtimes.jp · Oct 9, 2026