CannaTech

What CannaTech does

CannaTech is a Japanese Bio-Tech manufacturing company founded in June 2019 and headquartered in Ayase, Kanagawa Prefecture. The company operates a vertically integrated CBD business model spanning imported ingredient distribution, in-house product development, FSSC22000-certified contract manufacturing, and direct-to-consumer (D2C) branded retail. Its core technical differentiator is the patent-protected Phyto Rich CBD extraction process, which selectively removes only THC from hemp material while preserving the broader cannabinoid spectrum (CBD, CBG, CBN, CBC, CBDV), enabling broad-spectrum finished products and water-soluble, high-bioavailability ingredient formulations.

The company sells branded CBD oils, gummies, and cosmetics through a multi-channel D2C stack (proprietary Shopify storefront plus Rakuten, Yahoo Shopping, Amazon Japan, au PAY Market, Qoo10) and operates an OEM/contract manufacturing service for CBD tinctures, vapes, and functional-food gummies targeting other CBD brands and food manufacturers. It also distributes its proprietary broad-spectrum CBD oils and isolate powders as B2B raw materials. Manufacturing is fully in-house at the Ayase facility, which in December 2022 became the first CBD-specialized food factory in Japan to obtain FSSC22000 certification, covering gummy and edible-oil processing.

CannaTech monetizes through three primary revenue streams: (1) one-time D2C product sales across Japanese e-commerce marketplaces, (2) professional-services/OEM manufacturing fees for B2B customers using the FSSC22000 factory, and (3) ingredient distribution to other CBD brands, primarily sourced from Europe and the US. In late 2024 it added a fourth stream — beverage dispenser distribution in Japan via acquired Talos Technology sales rights. The company's customer base spans individual wellness consumers, CBD brands seeking compliant contract manufacturing, and ingredient buyers; B2B wholesale inquiries are routed through the Orosy platform. Representative Director Sudo Akimichi also chairs the National Hemp Commerce and Industry Council (NHIC, founded June 2024) and the Japan Cannabinoid Federation (JCF, formed August 2025), positioning CannaTech as a regulatory and standards-shaping leader in the Japanese CBD sector.

Name

CannaTech

Legal name

株式会社CannaTech

Website

https://cannatech.co.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Short description

CannaTech is a Japanese vertically integrated Bio-Tech manufacturer founded in 2019 that imports CBD ingredients, operates an FSSC22000-certified factory, and sells branded CBD oils, gummies, and cosmetics via D2C e-commerce while providing OEM contract manufacturing and ingredient distribution to other CBD brands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

CBD and Cannabinoid Manufacturing

NAICS

Flavoring Syrup and Concentrate Manufacturing (31193)

SIC

Beverages (2080)

akta.pro primary industry

Concentrate/Syrup & Flavor Base Contract Manufacturing (AFAFAIAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

CBD/Hemp Topicals & Beauty Retail (CRANAHAB)

Keywords

• CBD product manufacturing
• OEM contract manufacturing
• Cannabinoid ingredient supply
• Hemp extract materials
• CBD food processing

Headquarters

HQ city

Ayase

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Branded D2C Product Sales: Sale of proprietary CBD products (oils, gummies, cosmetics, daily goods) through e-commerce channels including own online store, Rakuten, Yahoo Shopping, Amazon, au PAY Market, and Qoo10. Primary revenue driver.
2. OEM / Contract Manufacturing: B2B manufacturing services for custom CBD gummies, tinctures, vape cartridges, capsules, and functional food gummies using in-house certified factory. Revenue from manufacturing fees.
3. CBD Ingredient Import and Distribution: Import and wholesale of proprietary Phyto Rich CBD ingredients — broad-spectrum oils and isolate powders — to other CBD brands and manufacturers, primarily from Europe and the US.
4. Beverage Dispenser Distribution (New): Distribution of Talos Technology beverage dispensing products in Japan via acquired sales rights, launching as new business segment in 2025.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

CannaTech operates Japan's first FSSC22000-certified CBD-specialized food manufacturing factory, providing a vertically integrated offering spanning import and proprietary development of Phyto Rich CBD raw materials (broad-spectrum oils and isolate powders), branded CBD consumer products (oils, gummies, cosmetics), and OEM/contract manufacturing services for other brands in CBD oils, tinctures, gummies, and vape liquids.

Product overview

CannaTech is a manufacturing Bio Tech company specializing in CBD product development, raw material development, and OEM/contract manufacturing. The company operates a vertically integrated model from raw material import to product development and sales, with a focus on THC-free (Phyto Rich CBD) ingredients and products. Core product lines include CBD Oils, CBD Gummies, CBD Cosmetics, and CBD Tinctures/Vapes, supported by proprietary broad spectrum CBD and isolate powder ingredients. The company offers OEM and contract manufacturing services for CBD products, all produced in-house at their FSSC22000-certified facility. CannaTech also develops high-absorption, water-soluble raw materials for enhanced bioavailability.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CBD Oil (CBDオイル) Branded consumer CBD oil product line sold D2C to Japanese consumers for personal wellness and sleep support, manufactured in-house at CannaTech's FSSC22000-certified factory using proprietary Phyto Rich CBD.
• CBD Gummies (CBDグミ) Branded consumer CBD gummy product line sold D2C for convenient daily CBD intake, manufactured in-house by CannaTech at its FSSC22000-certified facility using proprietary Phyto Rich CBD.
• CBD Cosmetics (CBD化粧品) Branded consumer CBD skincare and cosmetic product range manufactured in-house at CannaTech's FSSC22000-certified factory using proprietary Phyto Rich CBD, sold D2C and to retail partners.
• Phyto Rich CBD Ingredients (broad-spectrum oils and isolate powders) Proprietary bulk CBD raw materials — including Phyto Rich CBD broad-spectrum oils and CBD isolate powders — produced under CannaTech's patent-protected THC-free extraction technology and sold to other CBD and cannabinoid product manufacturers via direct sales, Orosy, and international partners such as NeoCannBio.
• OEM and Contract Manufacturing Services for CBD products B2B OEM and contract manufacturing service covering CBD tinctures, oils, gummies, vape liquids, and cosmetics, performed end-to-end at CannaTech's FSSC22000-certified CBD-specialized food factory using its Phyto Rich CBD ingredients. Targeted at brands and entrepreneurs who want to launch or scale CBD product lines without building their own certified plant.
• Talos Technology Beverage Dispensers (Japan distribution) Japan-exclusive distribution of Talos Technology beverage dispenser products, a new business segment CannaTech is taking on in 2025 to extend its commercial activity beyond CBD manufacturing into equipment distribution.

Quantifiable outcome

• Ranked #1 in user-voted CBD oil ranking (elabel media, 59 respondents) and #1 in price-per-mg and Japanese-made categories
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Asabis株式会社minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 20 April 2026CannaTech participated as final-day contributor (Day 28) in Asabis-operated 'CBD Advent Calendar 2026' industry-wide content initiative, publishing a thought leadership article by CEO Sudo on 'CBD Market 3.0' — an industry design blueprint for coexisting with regulation.
• NeoCannBio Co., Ltd. (ネオケンバイオ)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 September 2025Strategic MOU partnership between CannaTech and NeoCannBio (Korean medical hemp pharmaceutical manufacturer based in Seoul, South Korea) covering joint R&D, raw material supply and manufacturing, and global market expansion. NeoCannBio brings proprietary microwave processing technology, metabolic engineering capabilities, and a library of 140+ cannabinoids, while CannaTech contributes its FSSC22000-certified manufacturing infrastructure and Japanese market expertise. Focus areas: healthcare and cosmetics products leveraging CBD and other cannabinoids.
• 日本カンナビノイド関連団体連盟 (JCF) — Japan Cannabinoid FederationcoreOthers · 6 August 2025Eight industry associations jointly established JCF to promote healthy development of the cannabinoid industry and consumer protection. CEO Sudo Akimichi serves as Representative Director. Member organizations include: 全国大麻商工業協議会, 日本カンナビジオール協会, 日本カナビス産業協会, 日本カンナビノイド協会, 麻産業創造開発機構, 日本ヘンプ協会, GREEN ZONE JAPAN, オール・カンナビノイド.
• Talos TechnologyminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 18 November 2024CannaTech acquired Japan sales rights for Talos Technology's beverage dispensing products, launching a new beer dispenser business division in 2025. Talos is a world-leading beverage dispensing manufacturer. CannaTech and Talos co-exhibited at Drink Japan trade show.
• 全国大麻商工業協議会 (NHIC/全麻協)coreOthers · 24 June 2024CannaTech initiated and founded NHIC (National Hemp Industry Council/全麻協) as a CBD industry association to promote sound growth of Japan's hemp (CBD) commercial and industrial sector. CEO Sudo Akimichi serves as Representative Director. The association is dedicated to industry self-regulation, accurate information dissemination, and fostering a compliant CBD market in Japan.
• 日本臨床カンナビノイド学会 (Japan Cannabinoid Medical Society)minorOthersAffiliated organization / association shown on company website footer, indicating professional affiliation with Japan's clinical cannabinoid research community.
• CBDビジネスを適法に展開する会 (CBD Lawful Business Council)minorOthersAffiliated industry organization shown on company website footer, dedicated to ensuring compliant CBD business practices in Japan.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• CV Sciences: US-listed manufacturer of PlusCBD Oil branded products, including CBD oils, gummies, capsules, and topicals, plus B2B ingredient sales. Comparable to CannaTech in its portfolio of broad-spectrum CBD consumer products and ingredient sales to other brands.
• CBDfx: US-based CBD brand and manufacturer producing oils, gummies, capsules, topicals, and vape products for consumer and B2B channels. Comparable to CannaTech's diversified product portfolio and multi-channel D2C + wholesale distribution approach.
• Medterra: US-based CBD brand producing isolates and broad-spectrum oils, gummies, topicals, and capsules for consumer and pet markets. Comparable to CannaTech in product range diversification and emphasis on compliant, third-party-tested CBD formulations.
• Joy Organics: US-based premium CBD brand producing broad-spectrum and full-spectrum oils, gummies, topicals, and softgels through D2C e-commerce. Comparable to CannaTech's premium broad-spectrum positioning, online D2C focus, and emphasis on quality-assured domestic manufacturing.
• PharmaHemp: Slovenian CBD manufacturer with vertically integrated operations from hemp cultivation to finished CBD product distribution across Europe. Comparable to CannaTech in its broad-spectrum CBD ingredient production and finished consumer goods manufacturing approach.
• Endoca: European-based vertically integrated CBD manufacturer producing its own hemp-derived ingredients and finished products (oils, capsules, cosmetics). Closely comparable to CannaTech's broad-spectrum extraction approach, full vertical integration model, and focus on compliant CBD wellness products for global markets.

Broad incumbents

• Elixinol Wellness: Global CBD company (Australia-listed, US-Australia operations) producing broad-spectrum and isolate CBD products for consumer and B2B channels. Comparable in broad-spectrum CBD technology and international distribution ambitions, but operates at significantly larger scale and broader geographic footprint than CannaTech.
• Charlotte's Web Holdings: Leading US CBD brand with vertically integrated hemp cultivation, extraction, and finished product manufacturing (oils, gummies, topicals). Comparable to CannaTech in vertical integration and broad-spectrum positioning, but operates at substantially larger scale across North America.

Others

• NeoCannBio: Korean medical hemp pharmaceutical manufacturer with proprietary microwave processing technology and a library of 140+ cannabinoids. While a strategic partner rather than direct competitor, both companies operate in Asian CBD/cannabinoid R&D and manufacturing, making NeoCannBio a directly comparable industry peer in technology and product scope.
• Therabio Pharma (Serabio Pharma): Kyoto University-launched Japanese biotech company developing high-absorption functional ingredients (water-soluble curcumin CMG) and injectables. While focused on different active compounds, Therabio is CannaTech's capital and business partner and operates in the same Japanese biotech and natural-ingredient R&D ecosystem, providing a comparable reference point for Japanese biotech commercialization.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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