FRANCETEI Co., Ltd. announced a private placement of shares for gross proceeds of ¥7,650,000 on December 25, 2019. The transaction will involve participation from returning investor G.taste Co.,Ltd. (JASDAQ:2694). Post the closing of the transaction, the investor's stake would remain 45% in the company and the capital will increase from ¥1,000 to ¥9,500,000. The transaction has been approved by the company's parent's board of directors.