UMAMI UNITED raised Pre Seed funding 500k USD.

UMAMI UNITED, a Japan based plant-based egg company, raised Pre Seed funding 500k USD. The round was led by Big Idea Ventures with key investors including ProVeg International. Japan is the second-largest consumer of eggs per world capita while egg is the most common allergy (10% of children have egg allergy) in Japan. Since the outbreak of avian influenza, the demand for egg substitutes has surged due to soaring egg prices. The company is co-developing egg sandwich filling with the 2nd largest mayonnaise manufacturer in Japan, also in discussion with the Top school catering company to distribute UMAMI EGG using their network across Japan. With this funding, UMAMI plans to develop new products and accelerate sales in Japan and beyond.

============================= Comments from Big Idea Venture =============================

Umami United uses high-quality, whole food ingredients in their products to ensure that the consumers are getting the most nutrition and flavor from their egg products. Another key strength of the company's product lies in the versatility of the product. It comes in powder, once resuspended in water or soy milk can be made into a range of products, such as scrambled eggs, omelets; or incorporated into making desserts.

============================= Comments from ProVeg International =============================

We’re excited to support such a great team and disruptive startup that aligns with our mission to remove animals from the food system. Umami has the potential to significantly reduce egg consumption in Asian markets by replacing the ‘invisible’ egg components of many products, working with global food manufacturers and food service players to replace these ingredients, which are known to be a common allergen. As Umami’s earliest investors, we are delighted to extend our support further in this funding round to help them continue to develop products that are plant-based, healthy and