CVC Details: Ajinomoto Co., Inc.

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1. Company Overview

Ajinomoto Co., Inc. aims to be a "solution provider for food and health challenges" and is committed to providing innovative technologies and solutions in the food and healthcare sectors.

2. Website URL

https://www.ajinomoto.co.jp/company/jp/

3. Investment Policy

Ajinomoto Co., Inc. focuses on investments in startups and venture capital, primarily in the food tech and healthcare sectors, and promotes innovation exploration and ecosystem development.

Reference site: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000023.000059753.html

4. Investment Performance

• Elephantech Inc.: Development of low-carbon printed circuit boards
• Super Meat: Cultured chicken meat research and development
• Sakana no Tochū: Organic vegetable e-commerce
• Oishii Kenko: Providing health issue-specific recipes
• SARAH: Gourmet information services

5. Related Articles & Releases

• Ajinomoto Establishes New CVC in Silicon Valley, Partners with Translink Capital
• Ajinomoto Opens Startup Investment Hub in Silicon Valley
• Ajinomoto, Oisix, and Kirin CVC Executives Discuss Promising Areas in Food Tech

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