Chugai Venture Fund
Overview
Chugai Venture Fund is a pioneering investment firm focused on fostering innovation and driving transformative advances in the life sciences industry. As a subsidiary of Chugai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., they leverage their parent company's extensive expertise and global presence to identify promising start-ups and cutting-edge technologies. Their mission is to help entrepreneurs and visionary teams realize their breakthrough ideas and ultimately contribute to the betterment of healthcare and society. The firm seeks to invest in drug discovery targets, drug discovery technology, and digital technology companies based in the United States, Japan, and Europe.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dualitas Therapeutics | Sep 2025 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Stylus Medicine | May 2025 | Series A Extension | Co-investor |
| Hyku Biosciences | Nov 2024 | Seed | Lead |
| Leal Therapeutics | Aug 2026 | Series A Extension | Co-investor |
| Ten63 Therapeutics | Feb 2026 | Strategic | Lead |
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Key People
Michael Dial
Managing Director
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Chugai Venture Fund based?
Chugai Venture Fund is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, United States.
When was Chugai Venture Fund founded?
Chugai Venture Fund was founded in 2023.
How many portfolio companies does Chugai Venture Fund have?
Chugai Venture Fund has 6 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Chugai Venture Fund's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Dualitas Therapeutics, Stylus Medicine, Hyku Biosciences, Leal Therapeutics, Ten63 Therapeutics.
What was Chugai Venture Fund's most recent investment shown here?
Chugai Venture Fund's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Leal Therapeutics in 2026.
What sectors does Chugai Venture Fund focus on?
Chugai Venture Fund focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure.
What company stages does Chugai Venture Fund focus on?
Chugai Venture Fund typically invests at the Early stage.
What is Chugai Venture Fund's AUM?
Chugai Venture Fund's assets under management are estimated between $100.0M and $250.0M.