Rikusui
Land-based aquaculture delivering fresh fish to consumers.
| Date | Investors | Amount | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
N/A | Seed | ||
| Total Funding | 000k | ||
Rikusui is an aquaculture-based company founded in 2021 and headquartered in Sakai, Japan. The company, led by CEO and Representative Director Yuki Nasu, specializes in land-based aquaculture, farming species like tiger puffer fish, rainbow trout (marketed as trout-salmon), and salmon. Rikusui operates from a repurposed building at Tannowa harbor in Misaki, which was formerly used for fish auctions. This location provides access to naturally filtered saltwater from a well, which is then UV-treated to ensure sterilization, eliminating the need for costly heating or cooling of the water.
The business model focuses on rotating the farmed species seasonally to align with ambient water temperatures. This approach allows the company to manage costs effectively while supplying fresh products. Rikusui sells directly to restaurants and manages its own deliveries, accepting orders as small as a single fish. The fish are harvested using the ikijime method to maintain freshness and are delivered the same day. In addition to its aquaculture operations, Rikusui runs a seafood restaurant (Izakaya) in Osaka, offering an all-you-can-eat buffet featuring fresh sashimi, sushi, and tempura prepared with ingredients sourced directly from its farm.
The company has received funding from investors including JR West Innovations, Kansai Mirai Bank, and Nomura Holdings.
Keywords: land-based aquaculture, seafood production, direct-to-restaurant, tiger puffer fish, rainbow trout, sustainable fishing, Japanese aquaculture, fresh fish delivery, farm-to-table, izakaya, Yuki Nasu, Osaka seafood, Tannowa harbor, ikijime, seasonal aquaculture, direct sales