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Santen Ventures

Santen Ventures

Emeryville, Californiasanten.com

Overview

Santen Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of Santen Pharmaceutical, which invests globally in early-stage companies developing technologies and innovations in ophthalmology.

Year Founded

2017

Portfolio Companies

3

Website

santen.com

Investments

Santen Ventures investments
CompanyDateStageLead
i-Lumen ScientificDec 2025Series BCo-investor
i-Lumen ScientificDec 2022Series BCo-investor
Aramis Biosciences, Inc.Dec 2021Series ACo-investor
TearSolutionsDec 2017Series BCo-investor

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HeadquartersEmeryville, California
Year Founded2017

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