Japan
CoCooking Co.Ltd. is a Tokyo-based startup founded in 2015 with a mission to create a society where people can lead more creative and humanlike lives through the lens of "food." The company's flagship service, TABETE, is a "food-rescue” app that addresses food waste in Japan. The app facilitates the matching of excess food at restaurants and food services with individuals seeking meals, being offered at a discount to minimize food waste.
Through TABETE, restaurants can reduce waste, generate additional revenue, and attract new customers while promoting an eco-friendly image. The startup aims for a win-win scenario for users, restaurants, and the company, emphasizing sustainable consumption and responsible production. CoCooking's broader activities include organizing workshops and creating content to enhance the experience of cooking and dining, contributing to the development of a diverse and sustainable food system.
The company recently secured a ¥150.00M Seed Round investment on 03 June 2021, with investment from PE&HR, Taliki, Kenji Sakiyama, Tsuneo Nagai, and Fukushima Mamoru. This funding will likely reinforce its efforts to grow its food-rescue platform, expand its workshop and content creation initiatives, and advance its mission of reducing food waste and enabling more people to creatively design their lifestyles through everyday choices.
