Sector-Specific CVC Introduction: Healthcare

Investment Trends by Sector

This article introduces the general trends in Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) within the healthcare sector, and provides information on individual CVCs, including investment areas, targets, and achievements. This information is valuable for startups looking for funding or those considering launching their own CVC programs.

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Investment Trends in Healthcare CVCs

This section summarizes the overall characteristics of healthcare CVCs and provides an overview of individual CVCs, including their company profiles, investment policies, and achievements.

Common Characteristics of Companies

1. Innovation in Medical Technology: Each CVC invests with the goal of advancing medical technology and developing new treatments, with particular emphasis on biotechnology and digital health.
2. Global Perspective: To enhance competitiveness in the international healthcare market, these CVCs actively invest in startups abroad.
3. Long-term Vision: Rather than focusing on short-term profits, CVCs prioritize the acquisition of future technologies and the creation of business synergies.

Common Characteristics of Investment Targets

1. Digital Health: CVCs invest in startups that provide healthcare services and platforms utilizing digital technologies.
2. Biotechnology: Many CVCs focus on biotechnology startups involved in drug development and gene therapy.
3. Medical Devices: Investment in companies developing innovative medical devices is also active.

Distinctive Initiatives and Investments

1. Asuka Pharmaceutical
   • Asuka Pharmaceutical’s CVC focuses on medical technologies and products related to women's health, with distinctive investments in startups offering healthcare solutions for women.
2. Eisai Innovation Inc.
   • Eisai’s CVC invests in technologies and treatments related to dementia and neurological disorders, with a special focus on improving dementia care using digital health technologies.
3. ONO Digital Health Investment
   • ONO Pharmaceutical’s CVC specializes in digital health, supporting the development of diagnostic technologies using medical data and AI.
4. Taiho Innovations
   • Taiho Pharmaceutical’s CVC invests in startups focused on developing new technologies and treatments related to cancer, particularly in the fields of immunotherapy and targeted molecular therapies.
5. Chugai Pharmaceutical
   • Chugai Pharmaceutical’s CVC aims to drive innovation in biopharmaceuticals and gene therapies, with a focus on supporting the development of next-generation biotechnology-based treatments.
6. MS&AD Ventures
   • MS&AD’s CVC invests in digital health solutions integrated with medical insurance, particularly technologies related to preventive medicine and health management.

Detailed Information on Individual CVCs

• Asuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.: Details
• Eisai Co., Ltd.: Details
• ONO Digital Health Investment: Details
• Taiho Innovations: Details
• Chugai Pharmaceutical: Details
• CEJ Fund (Cybernics Excellence Japan No. 1 Investment Limited Partnership): Details
• MS&AD Ventures: Details

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