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Nutribase Secures Funding to Enhance Nutritional Solutions

In a significant move for childhood nutrition, Nutribase has successfully secured a total funding of ¥50 million from Incubate Fund. This venture targets the development of Ayo, a unique, tasteless, and odorless nutrient powder, designed to combat hidden dietary deficiencies prevalent in children and families with busy lifestyles.

The CEO of Nutribase, Hideaki Sato, emphasized the importance of addressing nutritional imbalances caused by picky eating habits and the increasing reliance on processed foods. With this investment, Nutribase plans to further reinforce research and development, enhance its supply chain, and boost brand recognition for Ayo, aiming to introduce a new food culture known as “Nutrition Supplement®”.

About Ayo

Ayo is a revolutionary nutrient powder that offers a simple solution to improve nutritional balance. Blending 15 essential nutrients using a patented technology that renders them flavorless, the powder seamlessly integrates into meals and beverages. This enables children, who might be picky eaters, to receive essential nutrients without altering the taste of their favorite foods.

The product is particularly beneficial for busy families struggling to provide balanced diets amidst daily challenges. Rather than forcing children to eat ingredients they dislike, Nutribase adopts a more inclusive approach by allowing parents to add nutrients discreetly into familiar dishes. This strategy respects existing culinary cultures while promoting better nutrition in everyday life.

Nutribase is not just focusing on the Ayo product alone; it seeks to establish a new category in the food market with the concept of “Nutrition Supplement®”, extending beyond typical supplements and integrating nutrition directly into everyday meals.

Addressing Nutritional Challenges

The challenges faced by parents today include concerns such as:

• - Children avoiding vegetables and fish
• - Limited range of food preferences
• - Time constraints preventing ideal meal preparation

The nutritional status during growth phases is crucial and impacts not only children’s immediate health but also their future learning, developmental, and performance capacities. Nutribase aims to bridge this gap by offering a solution that enhances meals without compromising flavors, ensuring that children can enjoy their favorite foods while still receiving comprehensive nutrition.

Achievements and Innovations

Since its establishment in April 2023, Nutribase has made remarkable strides, achieving key milestones such as:

• - Advancing unique formulations for flavorless nutrients with both domestic and international patents pending.
• - Surpassing 1 million servings sold to date (as of May 23, 2026).
• - Commencing sales through major retail channels including Akachan Honpo and AEON GROUP, alongside robust performance on e-commerce platforms.
• - Securing high ratings on its own website and platforms such as Amazon and Rakuten.
• - Winning awards including the 2025 Omotenashi Selection and being selected for a startup subsidy project by the Tokyo government.

Nutribase is committed to collaborative development with food manufacturers to integrate Ayo technology into everyday products, thus promoting a healthier food culture.

Future Directions

With this fresh injection of capital, Nutribase plans to enhance its efforts in the following areas:

• - Expanding market presence and awareness of Ayo, particularly amongst families, while bolstering distribution channels through various media and community engagements.
• - Collaborating with food manufacturers to develop products that naturally incorporate nutrients into everyday meals.
• - Strengthening quality, safety, and supply frameworks to ensure optimal product performance and consumer trust.
• - Preparing for international expansion by leveraging Ayo’s unique characteristics that make it easy to incorporate into diverse culinary practices.

Conclusion

As Nutribase continues to innovate and drive the conversation around childhood nutrition, the support from Incubate Fund stands as a testament to the potential of Ayo to revolutionize how nutrients are consumed. By bridging the gap between convenience and nutrition, Nutribase is not only addressing individual health needs but also contributing to a more robust societal wellbeing.