LEP
The world is starting to shine even without electricity
Los Angeles, Japan · Founded 2023 · $1.1M raised
- Headquarters
- Los Angeles
- Employees
- 1–10
- Founded
- 2023
- Business Model
- B2B
- Website
- start-lep.jp
- Total Funding
- $1.1M
- Last Round
- $1.1M SeedDec 2025
- Rounds
- 1
About
LEP Inc. is an Osaka-based Japanese biotech startup developing genetically engineered bioluminescent plants that emit soft light without electricity. Using Nobel Prize-winning bioluminescent protein technology, LEP's self-glowing plants can produce light in up to 20 colors and are designed for applications in urban design, theme parks, agriculture, and sustainable energy measures. Founded in 2023, LEP raised a seed round of JPY 160 million (approximately $1.1M USD) including an JPY 80M investment from Kyoto University Innovation Capital (Kyoto iCAP) announced in December 2025.
Summary
LEP is an Adtech company based in Los Angeles, Japan, founded in 2023. It has raised $1.1M in total across 1 round, most recently a $1.1M Seed round in Dec 2025. Investors include Kyoto University Innovation Capital and Plug and Play Japan.
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Funding History
Dec 2025
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