Hachimenroppi

Hachimenroppi, Inc. operates as an online wholesaler of grocery and fresh food products, targeting the restaurant industry in Japan. The company was originally established as Energy Agent Co., Ltd. in May 2007 by Masanari Matsuda. After graduating from Kyoto University's Faculty of Law, Matsuda worked at UFJ Bank and later joined a venture capital firm before founding his own company. The firm initially focused on other ventures before launching the Hachimenroppi e-commerce service in April 2011 and officially changing the company name in December of that year.

The company's core business revolves around a business-to-business e-commerce platform that connects restaurants directly with a wide array of food suppliers. This model bypasses traditional procurement routes, such as central wholesale markets, by building proprietary procurement channels with local markets and producers across the nation. This strategy allows Hachimenroppi to offer a diverse and high-quality selection of products, particularly appealing to small- and medium-sized restaurants that prioritize the quality of their ingredients. The platform serves a client base in Tokyo, Saitama, Kanagawa, and Chiba, offering next-day delivery. Clients, which include well-known Italian restaurants, French bistros, and sushi bars, can place orders via computer, smartphone, or tablet.

Hachimenroppi's product catalog is extensive, featuring an average of 2,000-3,000 items daily, including seafood, fruits, vegetables, and meat. The company has developed its own proprietary systems for site management, payments, fulfillment, warehouse management, and marketing to handle the complexities of perishable foods, which standard package systems often struggle with. The firm has raised a total of approximately $8.1 million over several funding rounds, with its latest Series A round in March 2017. Key investors include SMBC Venture Capital, SBI Investment, and Recruit Holdings.

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