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Bachan’s

Bachan’s, the first-to-market Japanese sauce brand, was founded in 2013 and launched in 2019 in Sebastopol, CA by Justin Gill. Born from a multi-generational family recipe and named after Justin’s grandmother (“Bachan” is a Japanese colloquial term for grandmother), Bachan’s is dedicated to creating small batch, cold-filled sauces made from clean, authentic, non-GMO, and vegan ingredients, delivering a crave-worthy experience with every bottle.

2026 Investment Realized

2022 Year Invested

Recent Press

February 03, 2026

The Marzetti Company Announces Agreement to Acquire Bachan’s, Inc. for $400 Million

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August 08, 2022

I go through a bottle of this Japanese BBQ Sauce every other month — it transforms even the most basic dishes

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