Ajinomoto Co., Inc.
Overview
Ajinomoto Co., Inc. is a Japanese multinational corporation focused on food, biotechnology, and chemicals. It produces seasonings, frozen foods, amino acids, and pharmaceuticals. The company operates a corporate venture capital (CVC) arm, Ajinomoto Group Ventures, which makes strategic investments in startups. The CVC focuses on four main growth areas: Healthcare, Food & Wellness, ICT, and Green technologies. In addition to direct investments in startups, the CVC also invests in other venture capital funds.
Portfolio Companies
8
Website
ajinomoto.co.jpInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oishi Kenko Inc. | Jan 2022 | Strategic | Lead |
| Elephantech Inc. | Oct 2023 | Series D | Co-investor |
| Tsubame BHB Co., Ltd. | Jul 2022 | Early Funding | Co-investor |
| MycoTechnology | Oct 2017 | Series B | Co-investor |
| Enhanced Medical Nutrition | Jan 2025 | Series A | Lead |
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FAQ
Where is Ajinomoto Co., Inc. based?
Ajinomoto Co., Inc. is headquartered in Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan.
When was Ajinomoto Co., Inc. founded?
Founding year information for Ajinomoto Co., Inc. is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does Ajinomoto Co., Inc. have?
Ajinomoto Co., Inc. has 8 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Ajinomoto Co., Inc.'s portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Oishi Kenko Inc., Elephantech Inc., Tsubame BHB Co., Ltd., MycoTechnology, Enhanced Medical Nutrition.
What was Ajinomoto Co., Inc.'s most recent investment shown here?
Ajinomoto Co., Inc.'s most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Enhanced Medical Nutrition in 2025.
What sectors does Ajinomoto Co., Inc. focus on?
Ajinomoto Co., Inc. focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Consumer & Commerce, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech.
What company stages does Ajinomoto Co., Inc. focus on?
Ajinomoto Co., Inc. typically invests at the MultiStage stage.