Venture Capital Investors

Ajinomoto Co

Ajinomoto Co is a VC investing group that backs high-potential tech companies.

Venture Investor Overview

Venture Investor
Ajinomoto Co
Status
Active
Investor Type
Venture Capital
Activity Level
Funds Raised
Industry Focus
Electronics
Healthcare Services

Contact Information

Contact
Taro Fujie
Title
Chief Executive Officer
Mailing Address
1-15-1 Kyobashi Chuo-ku
Tokyo, 104-8315
JP
Phone
Undisclosed
Email Address

Background Information

Overview
Ajinomoto is Japan's leading food company specializing in amino acids and seasonings derived from amino acid fermentation technologies. It also produces processed foods including dry soup mixes, frozen foods, and beverage products. Apart from the consumer business, it is a key supplier of MSG and nucleotides to global food manufacturers including Nestle. The food business represents more than three fourths of group sales and 80%-plus of profits with roughly half generated overseas. Animal nutrition, healthcare, and specialty chemicals make up the balance of its business portfolio.
Profile
Ajinomoto Co LinkedIn Company Profile
Social Media
Ajinomoto Co Company Twitter Account
Company News
Ajinomoto Co News
Facebook
Ajinomoto Co on Facebook
YouTube
Ajinomoto Co on YouTube
Last Transaction
9/19/2024

Transaction History

Our records indicate that Ajinomoto Co invested in the VC transactions listed below. Dollar amounts are for the entire raise, which may include other investors.

Company
Date
Amount
9/19/2024
$8,000,000
5/9/2023
$132,500,000

 


Investor Contacts

Title
Name
Email & Social
Chief Executive Officer
Taro Fujie
  Taro Fujie LinkedIn Profile  Taro Fujie Twitter Account  Taro Fujie News  Taro Fujie on Facebook

 


Funds

No fund closings have been recorded for this company.

 


Portfolio Companies

Ajinomoto Co has invested in the companies below, according to our database records. If we are missing a portfolio company, please let us know.

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