Kuradashi Secures ¥480 Million for Sustainable Growth and Social Impact Financing

Kuradashi Secures ¥480 Million Through Positive Impact Financing

株式会社クラダシ (Kuradashi Inc.), a leading operator of the social good market, announced its successful financing of ¥480 million (approx. $4.8 million) from 株式会社商工組合中央金庫 (Shoko Chukin Bank) through positive impact financing. This initiative aims to balance social contributions with robust business growth, ensuring that both objectives thrive together in a sustainable manner.

Background and Objectives

Kuradashi is committed to being a social good company, as reflected in its mission to reduce food waste in Japan. The company has developed a unique market platform where consumers can purchase surplus food products at discounted prices, thus minimizing wastage. As part of its medium-term management plan that spans from June 2025 to June 2027, Kuradashi is focused on the deepening of existing businesses and the exploration of new ventures, striving for non-linear growth.

In line with these goals, the company has been proactive in securing funds through loans while making adjustments to its equity ratio and implementing leverage strategies for growth investments. Recently, Kuradashi expanded its portfolio by acquiring companies such as 株式会社クロスエッジ (Cross Edge Inc.), which operates the frozen meal delivery service “Dr. Tsurukame Kitchen,” and 株式会社L'ATELIER de SHIORI, known for its online cooking classes. These acquisitions, together with a capital and business alliance established with Japan Post Co., represent Kuradashi’s efforts to innovate and grow within the sustainable business framework.

The Significance of Positive Impact Financing

The recent financing agreement is significant as it reflects the positive evaluation of Kuradashi’s operations as impactful in society. Funds generated through this financing will be directed towards future investments, enhancing both business growth and societal value creation. This dual focus is crucial for demonstrating Kuradashi's commitment to stakeholders and its ongoing efforts toward creating a sustainable society.

Details of the Positive Impact Financing

- Company Name: 株式会社クラダシ
- Loan Amount: ¥480,000,000
- Use of Funds: Operational capital
- Loan Duration: 10 years
- Monitoring Period: Annually in October

What is Positive Impact Financing (PIF)?

Positive Impact Financing is a form of support that conducts comprehensive analyses and assessments of the impacts that corporate activities create on the environment, society, and economy—both positive and negative. It emphasizes sustainability, goal setting, monitoring, and funding aimed at sustainably enhancing social value, worker happiness, and economic value. This financing model adheres to the Positive Impact Finance Principles published by the United Nations Environment Program Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) and is backed by impact assessments from Shoko Chukin Bank and third-party opinions from the Japan Credit Rating Agency.

Future Prospects

With the substantial financial foundation and flexibility provided by this financing, Kuradashi plans to continue pursuing M&A and strategic partnerships. The focus will remain on achieving unprecedented growth while maximizing both social and economic values.

Kuradashi and Its Social Good Market

The “Kuradashi” platform exemplifies a new social good market aiming to emphasize joyful shopping while tackling important societal issues such as food waste. Beyond simply offering discounts on food that would otherwise be discarded, Kuradashi commits a portion of its sales to various organizations dedicated to environmental protection and disaster relief, actively contributing to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This innovative shopping experience ensures that a positive social impact accompanies every transaction.

For more details about Kuradashi and its initiatives, visit their website: Kuradashi.

About Kuradashi Inc.

- CEO: Kohei Kawamura
- Founded: July 2014
- Headquarters: 3-2-1 Kamiosaki, Shinagawa, Tokyo, Japan
- Website: Kuradashi Corp

Kuradashi continues to demonstrate its commitment to sustainability with impressive achievements. By June 2025, the company aims to showcase remarkable statistics in food waste reduction, economic effects, CO2 reduction, and total support provided to societal causes, further validating the success of its mission and operational goals.