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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.

Tokyo, Japan · 2+ investments · 2 portfolio companies

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

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 in Biotech, including LUCA Science and Mediar Therapeutics.

Portfolio2

Co-investors19

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19 co-investors across 19 shared portfolio companies — who they back alongside, and how often they lead.

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

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