Aozora Corporate Investment

Aozora Corporate Investment is an investment firm established in 2018 as the corporate venture capital arm of Aozora Bank, located in Tokyo, Japan. The firm focuses on making investments primarily in the alcoholic beverages and food sectors, aiming to support innovative companies within these industries. By leveraging its affiliation with Aozora Bank, the firm seeks to identify and nurture growth opportunities that align with its strategic interests.

Akifumi Kubo

President and CEO

Past deals in Restaurants

Tacoms

Debt Financing in 2024
CAMEL is a restaurant management software firm that operates in managing orders from numerous ordering sources. This service allows you to handle several delivery and takeout services on a single terminal, from ordering to totalling.

ShareDine

Debt Financing in 2024
ShareDine operates an online platform that provides nutritional guidance and cooking experiences, founded in 2017 and based in Minato, Japan. The company offers a subscription service that connects users with traveling chefs who specialize in various dietary needs, including nutrition for pregnancy, postpartum care, baby food, and lifestyle-related diseases such as diabetes. ShareDine's chefs, approximately 1,600 in total, possess credentials as registered dietitians and cooking professionals, with experience in diverse settings like hospitals, nursery schools, hotels, and restaurants. The service includes corporate wellness offerings, meal seminars, and personalized cooking assistance, allowing users to receive tailored culinary support based on their individual preferences and health requirements. By facilitating access to expert chefs, ShareDine aims to enhance the dining experience for families, individuals, and various lifestyle groups.

ShareDine

Series B in 2024
ShareDine operates an online platform that provides nutritional guidance and cooking experiences, founded in 2017 and based in Minato, Japan. The company offers a subscription service that connects users with traveling chefs who specialize in various dietary needs, including nutrition for pregnancy, postpartum care, baby food, and lifestyle-related diseases such as diabetes. ShareDine's chefs, approximately 1,600 in total, possess credentials as registered dietitians and cooking professionals, with experience in diverse settings like hospitals, nursery schools, hotels, and restaurants. The service includes corporate wellness offerings, meal seminars, and personalized cooking assistance, allowing users to receive tailored culinary support based on their individual preferences and health requirements. By facilitating access to expert chefs, ShareDine aims to enhance the dining experience for families, individuals, and various lifestyle groups.

Connected Robotics

Series B in 2023
Connected Robotics Inc, founded in 2014 and based in Koganei-shi, Japan, designs and manufactures robotic arms tailored for the food service industry. Its flagship product, OctoChef, addresses the labor shortages faced by restaurants by utilizing artificial intelligence and deep learning technologies to streamline cooking processes. The company serves a diverse clientele, including individual restaurants, shopping malls, stations, service areas, amusement centers, and large-scale events. By integrating intelligent robotics into kitchen operations, Connected Robotics aims to enhance the dining experience while promoting efficiency and quality in meal preparation.
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