Lamp Raises ¥1.05 Billion in Series A Funding

Lamp, a Japanese company known for its technological solutions in the food and retail industries, has successfully raised ¥1.05 billion in a Series A funding round. The funding, announced on July 17, 2026, was contributed by several prominent investors, including Mizuho Bank, Japan Finance Corporation, DNX Ventures, and Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Capital.

Company Overview

Lamp operates "Take Eats," a system focused on managing reservations, payments, and orders for takeout services in restaurants. The system allows restaurants to centralize their operations through a dedicated order page, simplifying the management process. Currently, "Take Eats" is utilized by over 3,500 stores across Japan, mainly by chain restaurants.

In addition to "Take Eats," Lamp has developed "Ritel," an AI platform designed to support the food and retail sectors. This platform integrates customer data from various sources, including official apps, e-commerce, POS systems, and reservations, to facilitate data-driven decision-making. The AI system in "Ritel" provides analysis and strategic proposals, which can be executed with a simple approval process.

Strategic Use of Funds

The newly acquired funds will be directed towards several key areas:

  • Expansion of Product Functions: Enhancing the capabilities of both "Take Eats" and "Ritel" to better serve the needs of the food and retail industries.
  • Integration Strengthening: Improving the integration between "Take Eats" and "Ritel" to allow seamless data flow and enhanced functionality.
  • Service Delivery Improvement: Upgrading the service delivery system to ensure a more efficient and reliable user experience.
  • Organizational Growth: Investing in recruitment and organizational development to support the company's expanding operations.

Future Goals

Lamp aims to leverage this funding to achieve "sales automation" through its "Ritel" platform. By automating the sales process, the company seeks to provide more efficient solutions for its clients in the food and retail sectors.

This Series A funding marks a significant step for Lamp as it continues to innovate and expand its offerings in the tech-driven transformation of the food and retail industries.