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§ Private Profile · Kesennuma, Miyagi, Japan
Startup upcycling discarded fishing gear into recycled nylon materials for manufacturers, focused on marine sustainability.
Amu is a Kesennuma, Japan-based materials startup that collects discarded commercial fishing nets and marine gear to upcycle them into recycled nylon materials. The company operates a business-to-business model by processing marine plastic waste into industrial-grade nylon pellets and yarn for commercial apparel brands, textile manufacturers, and industrial plastic molding companies. Operating with early-stage seed funding and regional startup grants, the enterprise successfully manufactured its first prototype batches of recycled Nylon 6 pellets derived entirely from ocean waste in late 2023. The startup subsequently gained broader industry recognition by winning the Realtech Catapult pitch competition at the ICC Summit FUKUOKA 2024, highlighting its sustainable supply chain approach. By transforming local marine debris into valuable manufacturing resources, the firm provides sustainable alternatives to traditional plastics. Amu was founded in May 2023 by chief executive officer Kodai Kato.
Amu has raised $1.4M across 2 funding rounds.
Amu has raised $1.4M in total across 2 funding rounds.
Amu has raised $1.4M across 2 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $890K Seed in August 2025.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2025 | $890K Seed | — | Agventure LAB, Fisherman Japan Blue Fund, Teammake Capital | Announced |
| Apr 4, 2024 | $490K Seed | — | 松永和彰, 金井 絵里花, Japan Finance Corporation, Shichijushichiginko, UBE | Announced |
Amu has raised $1.4M in total across 2 funding rounds.
Amu's investors include AgVenture Lab, Fisherman Japan Blue Fund, TeamMake Capital, 松永和彰, 金井 絵里花, Japan Finance Corporation, Shichijushichiginko, UBE.