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Ajinomoto Group Ventures

Founded 2020 Website LinkedIn
Cheque Size$1M to $50M
Stages4
Industries4
Markets20
Stated Portfolio3
Operating Since2020 (6y)

About Ajinomoto Group Ventures

Ajinomoto Group Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of Ajinomoto Co., Inc., focusing on investments in biotechnology and life sciences. The firm seeks transformative companies that advance health, information processing, and sustainability. Its investment areas include healthcare, food & wellness, ICT, and green technology. Ajinomoto Group Ventures operates globally, with offices in Tokyo, Japan, Palo Alto, California, and Cambridge, Massachusetts. The firm has invested in various companies, including Mixx Tech, v2food, and Ciena. Ajinomoto Group Ventures aims to leverage Ajinomoto Co., Inc.'s resources to support innovative startups in these sectors. The firm is committed to contributing to the well-being of society and the planet through its investments in cutting-edge technologies and solutions. Ajinomoto Group Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of Ajinomoto Co., Inc., focusing on investments in biotechnology and life sciences. The firm seeks transformative companies that advance health, information processing, and sustainability. Its investment areas include healthcare, food & wellness, ICT, and green technology. Ajinomoto Group Ventures operates globally, with offices in Tokyo, Japan, Palo Alto, California, and Cambridge, Massachusetts. The firm has invested in various companies, including Mixx Tech, v2food, and Ciena. Ajinomoto Group Ventures aims to leverage Ajinomoto Co., Inc.'s resources to support innovative startups in these sectors. The firm is committed to contributing to the well-being of society and the planet through its investments in cutting-edge technologies and solutions.

Investment Mandate

Asset Classes1

Geographical Focus

African markets1

Other stated markets19

United StatesUnited KingdomCanadaGermanyJapanAustraliaSingaporeChinaIndiaBrazilFranceItalySpainMexicoSouth KoreaNetherlandsRussiaSwedenIsrael

Requirements

Innovative solutions in biotechnology and life sciences, Alignment with Ajinomoto Co., Inc.'s strategic interests, Potential for global impact and scalability

Stated Portfolio3

v2food
Ciena
Mixx Tech

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