Inter Holdings
Patented vacuum technology extending food shelf life.
| Date | Investors | Amount | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
* | JPY250m | Seed | |
| Total Funding | 000k | ||
Inter Holdings is a climate-tech company established in March 2019, dedicated to mitigating global issues like food loss and climate change. The company has developed and patented a unique vacuum technology that achieves a 99.5% vacuum rate, significantly extending the shelf life of food and thereby reducing waste and associated greenhouse gas emissions. The business operates on a model that includes the sale of vacuum containers and servers, as well as licensing its patented technology to other manufacturing companies. This approach aims to create a sustainable vacuum-based supply chain, from production to consumption, impacting not just the food industry but also exploring applications in sectors like beauty.
The company was founded by Ikumi Narui, who serves as the President and CEO. Her entrepreneurial background includes founding JION Inc. in 2016, a media platform she successfully sold within a year, and managing a large-scale media platform as the representative of Smart Media Inc., a subsidiary of Vector, Inc. She brought this experience to Inter Holdings in April 2022, with a focus on solving global challenges. The management team also includes Director & COO Sho Yamaguchi, who has extensive experience in sales, marketing, and business development at various Japanese startups.
Inter Holdings markets its technology through several products: vacuum containers for solids and liquids, specialized vacuum servers for retailers that allow for dispensing by weight, and large-scale containers for logistics. A notable application is the "Vacuum Sake" project, launched in late 2023 to address bottle shortages in the sake industry. The company promotes a vision of a "Green Economy" where environmental and economic value are compatible. As of May 2024, Inter Holdings has raised approximately 500 million JPY to scale its operations, enhance product development, and pursue global expansion, including growing its production base in India.
Keywords: vacuum technology, food preservation, climate tech, food loss reduction, sustainability transformation, greenhouse gas reduction, vacuum supply chain, packaging solutions, patented technology, food waste, circular economy, business succession, shin-ku business, sustainable packaging, environmental services, cleantech, food tech, shelf life extension, vacuum containers, sake preservation