Shionogi & Co.
Overview
Shionogi & Co., Ltd. is a Japanese pharmaceutical company that focuses on the research, development, manufacturing, and marketing of pharmaceutical products, particularly in the areas of infectious diseases, pain/central nervous system (CNS), and cancer. While its primary function is as an operating company, it also engages in strategic investments. In April 2025, the company established a Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) group to invest in seed, early, and mid-stage startups to identify future growth opportunities. The company also acts as a Limited Partner (LP) through investment agreements with venture capital funds like AN Venture Partners.
Portfolio Companies
13
Website
shionogi.comInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Celaid Therapeutics | Oct 2026 | Series B | Co-investor |
| Dioseve Inc. | Jun 2026 | Series A Extension | Lead |
| Salubritas Therapeutics | Dec 2025 | Strategic | Lead |
| Cilcare | Dec 2024 | Series A | Co-investor |
| AVITA, Inc. | Aug 2024 | Series A | Co-investor |
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FAQ
Where is Shionogi & Co. based?
Shionogi & Co. is headquartered in Japan.
When was Shionogi & Co. founded?
Founding year information for Shionogi & Co. is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does Shionogi & Co. have?
Shionogi & Co. has 13 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Shionogi & Co.'s portfolio?
Recent investments visible on Caplight include Celaid Therapeutics, Dioseve Inc., Salubritas Therapeutics, Cilcare, AVITA, Inc..
What was Shionogi & Co.'s most recent investment?
Shionogi & Co.'s most recent investment on Caplight was in Celaid Therapeutics in 2026.
What sectors does Shionogi & Co. focus on?
Shionogi & Co. focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech.
What company stages does Shionogi & Co. focus on?
Shionogi & Co. typically invests at the Early stage.