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Asahi Kasei Pharma

Venture Capital

Asahi Kasei Pharma is the healthcare investment arm of Asahi Kasei's corporate venture platform, backing biotech companies developing therapies for rare diseases and fibrosis.

Asahi Kasei Pharma is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, has 2 recorded investments, and includes 2 companies in its recorded portfolio.

Seed
Early Stage
Biotech
Headquarters
Tokyo, Japan
Portfolio Companies
2
Total Investments
2
Last Investment
Jan 2026
Geographic Focus
Japan, United States

Indexed holds 2 portfolio companies and 2 funding rounds for this investor. The full record is or through the API.

Investment Thesis

Invests in early-stage biotech companies advancing novel therapeutics, including fibrosis and rare-disease treatments, typically co-investing alongside specialist life-science venture funds.

Asahi Kasei Pharma is a Venture Capital firm based in Tokyo, Japan. It has made 2 investments, including LUCA Science and Mediar Therapeutics. Focus areas include Biotech.

Portfolio2

Co-investors19

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Venture Capital ×14 · Corporate VC ×4 · Private Equity ×1 · 9 shared rounds

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