Wada FoodTech, a pioneering hot-chain decentralized foodservice platform, has secured US$5 million in a Pre-A3 funding round, co-led by MindWorks ETEC Fund and Golden Resources Development International Limited (HKG:0677). This brings Wada FoodTech's total funding to over US$10 million, accelerating its mission to transform the foodservice industry with patented hot-chain technology. The investment will fuel the expansion of its decentralized foodservice platform in Japan and other premium markets, enabling restaurants to overcome challenges like high establishment costs, labor shortages, and food safety concerns.

Decentralizing Foodservice with Patented Hot-Chain Technology

Wada FoodTech transforms traditional brick-and-mortar foodservice with its hot-chain foodtech ecosystem, including AIoT-enabled hot-chain logistics and hot-chain bento machines. Now in its 6th generation, the patented technology has already facilitated the sale of over 1 million hot bentos. Originally launched in Hong Kong, Wada FoodTech has expanded to Tokyo, Osaka, Perth, and Macau, with imminent launches in the UK and EU.

Empowering Restaurants & Consumers

With Wada FoodTech's platform, restaurants can expand sales channels effortlessly, deploying hot-chain bento machines in high-traffic locations like office lobbies, universities, hospitals, and construction sites—without the costs of opening new branches or relying on traditional food delivery. The company holds over 10 patents in Japan, the US, and China, ensuring food safety and efficiency.

For consumers, the platform delivers hot, fresh bentos in just 9 seconds from vending machines, eliminating extra fees from traditional food delivery apps. Food safety and quality are guaranteed through temperature control maintained throughout the logistics chain.

Funding to Fuel Global Expansion & Innovation

The new funding will accelerate Wada FoodTech's expansion across premium markets including Japan, the UK, EU and Australia through three key initiatives: (1) boosting engineering and manufacturing capabilities in Japan, (2) enhancing its AI-powered backend systems, and (3) driving market growth with the Area Master Franchising model. This strategic enhancement will enable the company to export "Made in Japan" hot-chain bento machines - combining Japanese manufacturing quality with cutting-edge foodtech - to developed markets worldwide.

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