Chugai Pharmaceutical

Chugai Pharmaceutical focuses on the manufacture, sale, import, and export of pharmaceuticals and seeks to advance patient-centric healthcare through innovation, aiming to be a leading innovator in the healthcare industry. It operates primarily in Japan, where roughly half of its revenue is generated, and has roots dating back to 1925. As a subsidiary of Roche, Chugai leverages licensed therapies from its parent while also developing its own medicines. The company is a leader in Japan's oncology market and is known for its antibody technology platform. Its flagship therapies include Hemlibra for hemophilia A and Actemra for rheumatoid arthritis and COVID-19-related conditions.

James Sabry

Director and Global Head of Roche Pharma Partnering and Member of the Roche Enlarged Corporate Executive Committee

5 past transactions

AdipoSeeds

Venture Round in 2020
AdipoSeeds develops a platelet-making system that generates platelets from mesenchymal stem cells without complex and costly gene transfer. The company aims to address global platelet shortages by enabling a future in which platelet-related treatments are cheaply and safely provided, supported by a new blood supply system. Its technology also leverages adipose-derived materials to produce fat-derived platelets for blood products and wound care medicine, positioning AdipoSeeds to serve biotechnology clients seeking innovative platelet-based solutions.

Preferred Networks

Venture Round in 2018
Founded in Tokyo in 2014, Preferred Networks specializes in developing practical applications of deep learning, robotics, and other advanced technologies. The company focuses on transportation systems, manufacturing, and bio-healthcare sectors, offering services such as machine learning, computer vision, and edge-heavy computing.

iPS PORTAL

Venture Round in 2015
iPS PORTAL, Inc. is a Kyoto-based company established in 2014 that specializes in the development of instruments for analyzing and measuring cells, with a particular focus on induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cell technology. The company offers contract testing services for iPS cells, supporting researchers and healthcare companies in the practical application of this technology. Its services encompass research and development outsourcing, concept planning, and training programs in cell culture, all aimed at facilitating the advancement of drug discovery and regenerative medicine. By promoting the widespread use of iPS cell technology, iPS PORTAL plays a vital role in accelerating research and commercialization efforts within the healthcare sector.

TWO CELLS

Corporate Round in 2014
TWO CELLS is engaged in the research and development of regeneration technology. The company was founded in April 2003 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Gen-Probe

Acquisition in 1989
Gen-Probe Incorporated specializes in the development, manufacturing, and marketing of nucleic acid probe-based products for the clinical diagnosis of human diseases and the screening of donated blood. The company's clinical diagnostic products, sold directly in the United States and through distributors internationally, include assays for detecting viral and non-viral microorganisms, as well as cancer markers. Key offerings include the AccuProbe and PACE product lines, which provide high-sensitivity detection of various pathogens. Additionally, Gen-Probe collaborates with partners such as Novartis, Siemens, and bioMérieux to distribute blood screening products globally and to develop new assays for industrial testing applications. The company is also engaged in the creation of NAT assays and instruments aimed at detecting harmful pathogens in environmental and manufacturing contexts.
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