April 19, 2021
Global Brain has invested in DAIZ Inc, a food tech startup that develops and produces plant based meat ingredients
Global Brain has invested in DAIZ Inc, (DAIZ), a company that develops and produces “Miracle Meat”, a plant based meat ingredient made from sprouted soybeans, through its GB-VII Growth Fund Investment Limited Partnership (GB-VII) and KIRIN HEALTH INNOVATION FUND Investment Limited Partnership (KH).
The global market for meat alternatives continues to grow against the backdrop of a shortage of protein supply due to global population growth and the environmental impact issues of livestock-derived products, and is expected to expand to 1,873.2 billion yen (1) by 2030.
Conventional plant based meat has the following problems: 1) unpleasant taste and texture, 2) green and oily smell peculiar to soybeans, and 3) functionality (nutritional value) that is inferior to meat. DAIZ has solved these problems by using whole soybeans as ingredient, and by using its own germination technology and processing, and provides "delicious" plant based meat ingredient with a texture and flavor similar to meat.
Global Brain has decided to invest in DAIZ based on its patented germination technology, unique manufacturing process, in-depth knowledge of the food technology field, and advanced technological capabilities. Through this investment, Global Brain will support DAIZ in its business development both in Japan and overseas, and in the creation of new markets in the food technology field.
(1) Source: Yano Research Institute, "Survey on the Global Market for Alternative Meats (Plant-Based and Cultured Meats) Conducted (2020)
About DAIZ Inc
- Location
- 7F,5-1-1 Minamikumamoto, Chuo-ku,Kumamoto-shi, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan
- Representative
- Tsuyoshi Ide
- Founded
- December,2015
About GB-VII
- Name
- GB-VII Growth Fund Investment Limited Partnership
- General Partner
- Global Brain Corporation
About KH
- Name
- KIRIN HEALTH INNOVATION FUND Investment Limited Partnership
- General Partner
- Global Brain Corporation
About Global Brain
- Location
- Tokyo, Japan
- Representative
- Yasuhiko Yurimoto
- Founded
- January, 1998