ASTRA FOOD PLAN develops and sells a proprietary overheated‑steam drying/sterilization machine (『過熱蒸煎機』) and upcycles food residues into high‑value powders branded as “ぐるりこⓒ”. Founded in 2020 and based in Fujimi, Saitama, the company has patented its machine and trademarked the powder. The device performs combined drying and sterilization in 5–10 seconds using boiler‑less superheated steam, claiming reduced flavor and nutrient loss and high energy efficiency. ASTRA has completed over 100 ingredient tests, run PoCs with Yoshinoya and Pompadour, opened an AFP lab, and installed machines at three producers as of September 2023. The company plans to expand sales and rental of the machine, develop and brand more “ぐるりこⓒ” products with food manufacturers, build business models with JA and other partners, and scale hiring and organization. Financially, the company completed a Series A that brought cumulative funding to ¥220 million and will use proceeds to accelerate machine distribution, product development/branding, and team growth.

Total raised

$1M

Funding rounds

1

Latest round

Series A

Latest activity

Sep 2023