Shionogi & Co.
Japanshionogi.com
Overview
Shionogi & Co., Ltd. is a Japanese pharmaceutical company that focuses on the research, development, manufacturing, and marketing of pharmaceutical products, particularly in the areas of infectious diseases, pain/central nervous system (CNS), and cancer. While its primary function is as an operating company, it also engages in strategic investments. In April 2025, the company established a Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) group to invest in seed, early, and mid-stage startups to identify future growth opportunities. The company also acts as a Limited Partner (LP) through investment agreements with venture capital funds like AN Venture Partners.
Portfolio Companies
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shionogi.comInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dioseve Inc. | Jun 2026 | Series A Extension | Lead |
| AVITA, Inc. | Aug 2024 | Series A | Co-investor |
| LIFESCAPES | Nov 2022 | Series C Extension | Co-investor |
| Pixie Dust Technologies | Oct 2022 | Series C | Co-investor |
| AVITA, Inc. | Sep 2021 | Seed | Co-investor |
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