US-Based Seaweed Tech Startup Aqua Theon Inc. Raises Approximately 2 Billion Yen in Total for Pre-Series A
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Aqua Theon Inc., developing seaweed food-tech in LA, raised an additional 800 million JPY, bringing its Pre-Series A total to 2 billion JPY, and launched 'OoMee Matcha'.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the total amount raised by Aqua Theon Inc. in its Pre-Series A round as of January 2026?
- A: Aqua Theon Inc. has raised approximately 2 billion yen in total for its Pre-Series A round as of January 2026, following an additional 800 million yen investment.
- Q: Which investors participated in Aqua Theon Inc.'s Pre-Series A 3rd round funding in January 2026?
- A: The Pre-Series A 3rd round funding in January 2026 included investments from Mirai Creation Fund III, Beyond Next Ventures Inc., and The Shizuoka Shimbun.
- Q: What products does Aqua Theon Inc. offer in the Los Angeles market?
- A: Aqua Theon Inc. offers the Japanese confectionery D2C brand 'MISAKY.TOKYO' and the seaweed functional beverage 'OoMee' in the Los Angeles market.
- Q: When was the 'OoMee' beverage launched and how many stores carried it within five months?
- A: The 'OoMee' beverage was launched in May 2025 and was introduced to 700 stores nationwide, including Sprouts and Raley's, within five months of release.
- Q: What is the name of Aqua Theon's proprietary seaweed technology and how will the funds support it?
- A: Aqua Theon's proprietary seaweed technology is called 'Seabiotics™', and the raised funds will support expanding its portfolio and creating new seaweed-derived value.