France
WAKAZE, founded in 2019, is pioneering the production of the first 100% French saké. Using its slogan, "Le premier saké 100% français. Nous créons des cuvées alliant savoir-faire Français et Japonais," the company cleverly marries French craftsmanship with traditional Japanese techniques. Driven by the mission to democratize Japanese saké globally, WAKAZE positions itself at the confluence of E-Commerce and the Food and Beverage industry.
Headquartered in France, WAKAZE boasts unique attributes such as the use of local Camargue IGP rice, Ile-de-France water, and innovative aging methods in oak barrels. The company is supported by key investors including SMBC Venture Capital, DBJ Capital, Takara Capital, JAFCO, and Egg Forward, as evidenced by their latest Series B investment of $7.50M in January 2023. This infusion of capital signals a strong vote of confidence in their artisanal approach and growth potential in international markets.
