Fermenstation
Techstars '21Maezawa, JP · 1 known investors
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Fermenstation produces ethanol by fermenting and distilling organic rice cultivated on fallow land in Oshu, Iwate Prefecture, using no pesticides or chemical fertilizers. The company operates a zero-waste circular business model, using fermentation residue as cosmetic ingredient and animal feed, with animal waste returned to fields as fertilizer.
Founders & leadership
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Lina Sakai WatanabeFounder & CEOFounder and CEO of Fermenstation, a biotech company that produces ethanol and fermentation-derived ingredients through organic rice cultivation and circular fermentation processes. Watanabe has over 15 years of experience in finance, corporate planning, and M&A.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Fermenstation do?
- Fermenstation produces ethanol by fermenting and distilling organic rice cultivated on fallow land in Oshu, Iwate Prefecture, using no pesticides or chemical fertilizers. The company operates a zero-waste circular business model, using fermentation residue as cosmetic ingredient and animal feed, with animal waste returned to fields as fertilizer.
- Who founded Fermenstation?
- Fermenstation was founded by Lina Sakai Watanabe.
- Who are Fermenstation's investors?
- Fermenstation's investors include Techstars.
- Where is Fermenstation headquartered?
- Fermenstation is headquartered in Maezawa, JP.

