Ajinomoto Group Ventures
Overview
Ajinomoto Group Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of Ajinomoto Co., Inc. that invests in global startups in the healthcare, food and wellness, ICT, and green technology sectors.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athian | Nov 2025 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Fermeate | Apr 2026 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Cellular Intelligence | May 2025 | Series A | Co-investor |
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Ajinomoto Group Ventures based?
Ajinomoto Group Ventures is headquartered in Palo Alto, California, United States.
When was Ajinomoto Group Ventures founded?
Ajinomoto Group Ventures was founded in 2020.
How many portfolio companies does Ajinomoto Group Ventures have?
Ajinomoto Group Ventures has 3 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Ajinomoto Group Ventures's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Athian, Fermeate, Cellular Intelligence.
What was Ajinomoto Group Ventures's most recent investment shown here?
Ajinomoto Group Ventures's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Fermeate in 2026.
What sectors does Ajinomoto Group Ventures focus on?
Ajinomoto Group Ventures focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure.
What company stages does Ajinomoto Group Ventures focus on?
Ajinomoto Group Ventures typically invests at the Early stage.
What is Ajinomoto Group Ventures's AUM?
Ajinomoto Group Ventures's assets under management are estimated between $100.0M and $100.0M.