LAMP, a Kyoto, Japan-based provider of SaaS platform for takeout food for food retailers and restaurants, has raised ¥700 million in Series A funding.
Investors
The round was from existing investors DNX Ventures and Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Capital, bringing LAMP's total raised to over 1 billion yen.
DNX Ventures is a venture capital firm supporting early-stage startups across enterprise software, cybersecurity, and frontier technology. With a focus on exceptional teams, innovative products, and strategic planning, DNX Ventures partners closely with founders to drive transformational growth. The firm’s hands-on approach, combined with deep operational expertise, empowers startups to scale and make a lasting impact on the global technology landscape.
Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Capital is a corporate venture capital (CVC) firm that focuses on investing in high-growth startups and investment funds, both domestically in Japan and internationally. The firm primarily targets companies with the potential for future initial public offerings (IPOs), aiming to foster innovation and strategic growth within the insurance and financial services sectors.
LAMP Use of Funds
The company will use the funding to enhance its SaaS platform Take Eat, boost sales, and expand the team and organization.
About LAMP
Led by CEO Takumi Kouno, LAMP provides a SaaS platform called TakeEats, designed to streamline takeout order management for restaurants and food retailers. Its platform enables stores to accept online reservations and payments, reducing phone calls, paper-based operations, and human error in order taking. It also allows 24/7 order placement, improving customer experience and operational efficiency. Since its launch in 2020, the service has been adopted by over 2,500 stores across Japan, including Qu'il fait bon, Nenrinya, and Tokyo Banana World.
Funding Details
Company: LAMP Inc.
Raised: ¥700 million
Round: Series A
Funding Date: May 2025
Investors: DNX Ventures, Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Capital
Company Website: https://lamp.jp/
Software Category: Food & Beverage SaaS / Order Management / Restaurant Tech
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