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Palate Project

Palate Project

Private
Carson, CaliforniaConsumer & Commercehttps://palateproject.co

Last Round

Series A

Jul 31, 2025

Est. Valuation

$31.2M

Total Funding Raised

$5.7M

Company Overview

Palate Project operates in Consumer & Commerce and is based in Carson, California. Its latest recorded funding round was a Series A round in July 2025.

Palate Project is an e-commerce and foodtech company that operates an online platform for Japanese sake, offering a wide selection of products and educational content to make sake more accessible for U.S. consumers.

Sector

Consumer & Commerce

Verticals

E-commerce, Subscription Commerce, D2C Brands

Business Model

B2C

Customer Profile

Subscription SaaS, Services & Consulting, Data as a Service

AI Layer

Non-AI

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Palate Project Comparables

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Palate Project Funding Rounds

Historical fundraising activity

Data table
RoundDateAmount RaisedValuationInvestorsSources
Series AJul 31, 2025
VC RoundApr 25, 2022
Pre-series AFeb 14, 2022
CrowdfundingNov 11, 2018
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Key People

Founding team and executive leadership

Genki Ito

Founder CEO

Founding Team

上林恭一郎

CFO

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Palate Project Investors

Notable investors and investment history

Palate Project investors
InvestorRounds
DEEPCORE Inc.Pre-series A, VC Round
KSK Angel FundPre-series A, VC Round
W VenturesPre-series A
Spring Star CapitalSeries A

Market signals

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  • Jul 31, 2025

    $5.2M round led by KOKUBU Group Corp.

  • Feb 14, 2022

    $1.6M round led by W Ventures.

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Palate Project Filings

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Is Palate Project a public or private company?

Palate Project is a private company.

What is the current stock price of Palate Project?

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How much is Palate Project worth (valuation)?

Palate Project's valuation is estimated at $31.2M based on funding round data.

Can I buy Palate Project stock?

Palate Project shares may be available on secondary markets subject to transfer restrictions. Caplight facilitates secondary market transactions for accredited investors.

When was Palate Project's last funding round?

Palate Project's most recent funding round was Series A on July 31, 2025.

Who are the main investors in Palate Project?

Key investors in Palate Project include W Ventures.

Will Palate Project IPO soon?

No public IPO plans have been announced for Palate Project.

How can I track Palate Project secondary market activity?

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersCarson, California
Employee Range16
Year Founded2018
Last FundingJul 31, 2025

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