Bokksu
Carlstadt, US · Founded 2018 · Delaware corporation · 9 known investors
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Bokksu offers a subscription service that delivers monthly boxes of authentic Japanese snacks, candies, and teas sourced from family-run makers in Japan, along with a culture guide describing each product's origin and flavor. The service is aimed at consumers who want to experience Japanese regional snacks and culture at home.
Founders & leadership
Bokksu was founded in 2018 by Danny Taing.
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Danny TainginFounderDanny Taing founded Bokksu, a subscription and marketplace platform for Japanese snacks, candies, and teas sourced from artisanal makers in Japan. He previously worked in business development at Rakuten in Tokyo and in digital marketing at Google in Mountain View, and spent four years living in Japan before relocating to New York in 2013.
Board
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Investors · 9
Kube VC
Sprint VcBangalore · $300
Company VenturesreportedNew York · $100K – $1M
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GaingelsreportedNew York · $200K – $500K
Valor Equity PartnersreportedChicagovia Jonathan Shulkin · board
World Innovation LabreportedPalo Alto
Also in the syndicate · 3
Headline AsiaSt. CousairValor Siren Ventureslead
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$22.5M disclosed across 1 round · 2021
▶$22.5MraisedJan 2022 · 40 investors · RetailingRule 506(b)
▶$22.5MraisedJan 2022 · 40 investors · Retailing
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Danny TaingExecutive Officer, Director
- Jonathan ShulkinDirector
- Offering amount
- $22.5M
- Amount sold
- $22.5M
- First sale
- Jul 2021
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2018
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Competitors · 3
by search overlapTsunagujapan3036 shared keywordsA media platform that publishes editorial content about Japan, including profiles of individuals and craftspeople, travel guides to regional destinations, and cultural explorations of Japanese traditions and lifestyle.
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Tastingtable2613 shared keywordsTasting Table is a food and beverage media brand that publishes original recipes, dining guides, culinary news, and expert-backed content for home cooks and food enthusiasts. The publication serves a global audience through informative articles, product reviews, celebrity chef interviews, and cultural explorations of cuisine and ingredients.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Bokksu do?
- Bokksu offers a subscription service that delivers monthly boxes of authentic Japanese snacks, candies, and teas sourced from family-run makers in Japan, along with a culture guide describing each product's origin and flavor. The service is aimed at consumers who want to experience Japanese regional snacks and culture at home.
- Who founded Bokksu?
- Bokksu was founded by Danny Taing in 2018.
- Who are Bokksu's investors?
- Bokksu's investors include Kube VC, Sprint Vc, Company Ventures, Gaingels, Valor Equity Partners, World Innovation Lab.
- How much funding has Bokksu raised?
- Bokksu has disclosed $22.5M raised across 1 round.
- Where is Bokksu headquartered?
- Bokksu is headquartered in Carlstadt, US.