Asahi Kasei Corporate Venture Capital
Corporate VC5 people tracked
Investment thesis
Asahi Kasei Corporate Venture Capital is the corporate venture arm of Japanese materials group Asahi Kasei, with team presence in Massachusetts and San Mateo, California. It invests in startups across areas including medtech, digital therapeutics, biotech, sensors, water treatment, and industrial software. Its portfolio includes companies such as Trevi Systems, UltraSense, UV Angel, VitalConnect, WealthPark, and Zaptic.
Team · 5 people
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Frequently asked questions
- What sectors does Asahi Kasei Corporate Venture Capital focus on?
- Asahi Kasei Corporate Venture Capital focuses on Biotech, Cleantech, Digital Health, Hardware, Medical Devices.
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