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§ Private Profile · Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
Agtech startup develops and sells new crop varieties using speed-breeding technologies for farmers in Asia, focused on horticulture cultivars.
Based in Tokyo, Japan, CULTA is an agricultural technology company that develops and commercializes new crop varieties using advanced speed-breeding technologies such as 3D modeling, image analysis, and data science. The startup focuses primarily on horticulture cultivars, specifically strawberries and sweet potatoes, aiming to significantly shorten traditional plant breeding cycles. To support its ongoing research and development initiatives, CULTA has raised JPY 14 million in early-stage seed funding from institutional investors including Dentsu Ventures SGP Fund and Startup Growth Partners. The company conducts collaborative scientific research with the national scientific research institute RIKEN and has participated in global acceleration programs powered by Techstars and JETRO. By partnering directly with local farmers across Asian markets, the firm produces and distributes these proprietary crops to major urban centers. CULTA was founded in 2017 by Shuhei Noaki.
CULTA has raised $4.5M across 1 funding round.
CULTA has raised $4.5M in total across 1 funding round.
CULTA has raised $4.5M across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $4.5M Pre-Series A in March 2026.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2, 2026 | $4.5M Seed Plus | Kyohei Mukaigawa, Akihiko Nagata | Dentsu Ventures, 進藤光太, Yusuke Kurishima, 高口雄太 | Announced |
CULTA has raised $4.5M in total across 1 funding round.
CULTA's investors include Kyohei Mukaigawa, Akihiko Nagata, Dentsu Ventures, 進藤光太, Yusuke Kurishima, 高口雄太.