Sector-Specific CVC Introduction: Food and Agriculture

Investment Trends by Sector

This section introduces the general trends in CVC investments in the food and agriculture sectors, and provides information on the investment areas, targets, and performance of individual CVCs. This information is useful for startups looking to raise funds or for those considering launching their own CVCs. You can also view a list of 270 CVCs below for reference.

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Investment Trends in Food and Agriculture Sector CVCs

This section summarizes the overall characteristics of CVCs in the food and agriculture sectors, and provides details about individual CVCs, including company overviews, investment policies, and performance.

Common Characteristics of Companies

1. Promotion of Sustainability: Many companies are focused on achieving sustainable agriculture and food production, supporting the development of environmentally friendly technologies and services. In particular, they emphasize reducing environmental impact and utilizing resources efficiently.
2. Strengthening Health Consciousness: CVCs are investing in health-conscious food and beverage development, with a focus on technologies and services that improve food functionality and nutritional value.
3. Promoting Open Innovation: Companies are utilizing their own resources to collaborate with startups in the development of new business models and technologies.

Common Characteristics of Investment Targets

1. New Food Technologies: CVCs are investing in startups that offer innovative food technologies, such as alternative proteins and fermentation techniques.
2. Smart Agriculture: CVCs are focusing on companies providing smart agriculture technologies that use IoT and AI to improve farming efficiency.
3. Health Foods and Functional Foods: Many investments are directed towards startups developing foods that contribute to health promotion or disease prevention.

Notable Initiatives and Investments

1. Asahi Group Japan
   • Asahi Group is advancing the development of environmentally friendly products, particularly focusing on improving water usage efficiency and enhancing recycling technologies. They are also actively developing health-conscious beverages and foods.
2. Kirin Holdings
   • Kirin is supporting the development of new foods using alternative proteins and fermentation technologies. They are particularly focused on developing functional foods that contribute to health and beauty.
3. Suntory Holdings
   • Suntory is working towards reducing environmental impact by promoting the sustainable use of resources, particularly focusing on renewable energy and water resource protection.
4. Yanmar Ventures
   • Yanmar is supporting the development of smart agriculture technologies, particularly those that utilize IoT and AI to improve farming efficiency and productivity.

Individual CVC Detailed Information

• Asahi Group Japan: Detailed Information
• Kirin Holdings: Detailed Information
• Suntory Holdings: Detailed Information
• House Foods Group: Detailed Information
• Yanmar Ventures: Detailed Information
• Norinchukin Capital: Detailed Information
• Ajinomoto Co., Inc.: Detailed Information