What is Retty?
Retty Inc. operates a sophisticated gourmet social platform that bridges the gap between e-commerce services and restaurant discovery. By providing a curated space for users to share delicacy information and dining experiences, the company has effectively digitized the word-of-mouth recommendation process. Its market position is defined by a high-engagement user base and a comprehensive database of culinary insights, which serves as a critical asset for both consumers and local businesses seeking to optimize their digital presence in a competitive hospitality market.
How much funding has Retty raised?
Retty has raised a total of $24.3M across 6 funding rounds:
Unspecified
$285K
Unspecified
$1.2M
Series A
$910K
Series B
$3.2M
Series C
$8.2M
Series D
$10.5M
Unspecified (2011): $285K with participation from CyberAgent Ventures
Unspecified (2012): $1.2M led by GREE Ventures, NTT Investment-Partners, and Mitsubishi Corporation
Series A (2012): $910K supported by Strive, Mitsubishi UFJ Capital, and NTT Docomo Ventures
Series B (2013): $3.2M featuring Mizuho Capital and Itochu Ventures
Series C (2015): $8.2M backed by Fidelity Growth Partners Japan
Series D (2016): $10.5M with participation from ABC Dream Ventures and Eight Roads Ventures
Key Investors in Retty
Mitsubishi Corporation
A global integrated business enterprise that develops and operates across diverse industries, including retail and infrastructure, providing strategic support for large-scale business expansion.
Eight Roads Ventures
A global venture capital firm that partners with ambitious entrepreneurs to build bold businesses, with a specific focus on consumer technology and digital innovation.
Itochu Ventures
A hybrid venture capital firm affiliated with the Itochu Group, dedicated to fostering industrial evolution and supporting startups that align with long-term societal growth.
What's next for Retty?
Looking ahead, Retty is well-positioned to leverage its recent capital influx to accelerate its digital transformation initiatives. The strategic focus will likely center on enhancing the platform's recommendation algorithms and expanding its e-commerce capabilities to drive higher conversion rates for partner restaurants. By integrating advanced data analytics, Retty aims to deepen its value proposition, ensuring that it remains the primary destination for culinary discovery while exploring new revenue streams within the broader food-tech ecosystem.
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