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Key people at Okaya.
Okaya was founded in 2006 by Anil Gupta (Managing Director and Founder).
Okaya & Co., Ltd. operates as a global trading company, specializing in international procurement and distribution of diverse industrial goods. Its portfolio includes iron, steel, non-ferrous metals, electrical components, chemical products, and machinery. Leveraging an extensive network, the company serves as a vital supply chain intermediary, providing materials and solutions to manufacturers across various sectors.
The company's origins date to 1669, when Sosuke-Muneharu Okaya founded a hardware store, "SASAYA," in Nagoya, Japan, beginning a long trading tradition. It formally incorporated in 1937 as OKAYA SHOTEN CO., LTD., adopting its current name, OKAYA & CO., LTD., in 1943. Takehiro Okaya currently leads the organization, continuing a multi-generational legacy.
Okaya serves industrial manufacturers globally, facilitating production via efficient material sourcing. The company envisions itself as a premier global sourcing partner, continually contributing to worldwide manufacturing. It streamlines international trade, fostering stability within the industrial supply ecosystem through comprehensive solutions and dedicated service.
Okaya has 1 tracked investment across 1 company. The latest tracked deal is $60.0M Series B in Peloton Technology in April 2017.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2017 | Peloton Technology | $60.0M Series B | John Graham | Band OF Angels, Intel Capital, Nokia Growth Partners, Sound Ventures, Birchmere Ventures, BP Ventures, Breakthrough Fuel, DENSO International America, Lockheed Martin, Mitsui & CO. (U.S.A.), Sand Hill Angels, Schlumberger, UPS, U.s. Venture, Volvo |
Key people at Okaya.
Okaya was founded in 2006 by Anil Gupta (Managing Director and Founder).
