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Takeda Ventures

Takeda Ventures

Cambridge, Massachusettstakeda.com

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 .

Year Founded

2001

Portfolio Companies

30

Website

takeda.com

Investments

Takeda Ventures investments
CompanyDateStageLead
CellCentricMar 2011Series BCo-investor
Obsidian TherapeuticsDec 2017Series ACo-investor
Palleon PharmaceuticalsSep 2020Series BCo-investor
Fore BiotherapeuticsSep 2020Series C-
EnsomaJan 2023Series BCo-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.

Firmographic Details

HeadquartersCambridge, Massachusetts
Year Founded2001

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