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Chugai Venture Fund

Chugai Venture Fund

Boston, Massachusettschugaiventurefund.com

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.

Year Founded

2023

Portfolio Companies

5

Investments

Chugai Venture Fund investments
CompanyDateStageLead
Ten63 TherapeuticsFeb 2026StrategicLead
Ten63 TherapeuticsFeb 2026StrategicLead
Dualitas TherapeuticsSep 2025Series ACo-investor
Leal TherapeuticsAug 2025Series ACo-investor
Stylus MedicineMay 2025Series A ExtensionCo-investor

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SeedSeries ASeries BGrowth

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersBoston, Massachusetts
Year Founded2023

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