CULTA
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CULTA - overview
Established
2017
Location
Tokyo, -, Japan
Primary Industry
Agribusiness
About
Founded in 2017 and based in Tokyo, Japan, CULTA Inc. , d. b. a CULTA, an agritech startup that develops image and genome analysis technology to fasten breeding in agricultural products.
As of June 2023, the company is being led by its representative Shuhei Noaki. In March 2026, CULTA Inc. raised JPY 700 million in pre-series A funding co-led by Archetype Ventures and UntroD Capital, with participation from Nissay Capital, Dentsu Ventures, Hakobune and DG Daiwa Ventures. The firm develops ZACHRO, a platform that acquires, organizes, and analyzes phenotype and genotype data of breeding using image analysis technology to create and develop in-house varieties to accelerate the breeding of agricultural products.
To provide precision agricultural solutions and improve agricultural productivity and profitability, the company uses artificial intelligence (AI) to eeeeeee genome information, images, and 3D point cloud analysis. The company plans to use the March 2026 funding to enhance the SAKURA DROPS brand within Japan and Southeast Asia, establish new international production facilities, and persist in the development of new strawberry varieties as well as the expansion into other fruit crops.
Current Investors
UntroD Capital, FIRST DOMINO Co., Ltd., Nissay Capital
Primary Industry
Agribusiness
Sub Industries
Biotechnology, Scientific Software, Farm Support Services, Crop Production
Website
www.culta.jp
Verticals
Agtech, Artificial Intelligence, Research (Non-Medical)
Company Stage
Early Stage
Total Amount Raised
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