Takeda Ventures
Overview
Takeda Ventures (TVI) is the corporate investment arm of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited . It invests in current and future areas of interest for Takeda Pharmaceuticals, focusing on therapeutic and platform-based opportunities . As a strategic investor, TVI aims to provide support and guidance to entrepreneurs and early-stage companies driving concepts through clinical proof of concept . TVI's mission is to create strategic growth opportunities for Takeda by investing and nurturing Innovative Life Science Companies in areas aligned with Takeda’s R&D focuses which include Oncology, Gastroenterology, Neuroscience, and Rare Disease .
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| CellCentric | Mar 2011 | Series B | Co-investor |
| Obsidian Therapeutics | Dec 2017 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Palleon Pharmaceuticals | Sep 2020 | Series B | Co-investor |
| Fore Biotherapeutics | Sep 2020 | Series C | - |
| Ensoma | Jan 2023 | Series B | Co-investor |
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FAQ
Where is Takeda Ventures based?
Takeda Ventures is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States.
When was Takeda Ventures founded?
Takeda Ventures was founded in 2001.
How many portfolio companies does Takeda Ventures have?
Takeda Ventures has 30 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Takeda Ventures's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include CellCentric, Obsidian Therapeutics, Palleon Pharmaceuticals, Fore Biotherapeutics, Ensoma.
What was Takeda Ventures's most recent investment shown here?
Takeda Ventures's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Ensoma in 2023.
What sectors does Takeda Ventures focus on?
Takeda Ventures 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, 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, 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, Frontier & Industrial Tech.
What company stages does Takeda Ventures focus on?
Takeda Ventures typically invests at the Early stage.
What is Takeda Ventures's AUM?
Takeda Ventures's assets under management are estimated between $100.0M and $250.0M.