Sosei Group

Sosei Group Corporation is an international biopharmaceutical company based in Japan that focuses on discovering and developing innovative therapies for various medical conditions, including Alzheimer's disease, schizophrenia, cancer, migraine, addiction, and metabolic diseases. The company leverages advanced platform technologies, such as GPCR structure-based drug design, peptide platforms, and nanotechnology, to create a diverse product pipeline with significant therapeutic potential. Sosei Group has successfully partnered in the development and commercialization of three medicines, including two treatments for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and an emergency contraceptive, which contribute to stable revenue streams and allow for continued growth in its operations.

Toshihiro Maeda

COO

4 past transactions

MiNA Therapeutics

Corporate Round in 2017
MiNA Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in London, United Kingdom, focused on developing small activating RNA medicines aimed at restoring normal cell function in patients. Established in 2008, the company is advancing its pipeline with products such as MTL-CEBPA combined with Sorafenib for hepatocellular carcinoma and MTL-CEBPA in conjunction with Pembrolizumab for advanced solid tumors. MiNA's innovative approach leverages gene activation mechanisms to transform the treatment landscape for cancer and other serious diseases, enabling healthcare professionals to better address these conditions.

JITSUBO

Venture Round in 2016
JITSUBO aims to be a Peptide Lowest Cost Producer by continuously improving core technologies by incorporating all the latest technologies. JITSUBO company name is derived from "Chiba Jitsubo-san", a family business of Kazuhiro Chiba, a science and technology adviser and co-founder. Chiba Minorusan is a rare medicine that has been contributing to the health of people for over 500 years as a herbal medicine for women. The company named 'JITSUBO' from the desire to provide products that are useful for people's health through peptide drugs for a long time. We aim to be such a great mother-like company that continues to bring the results of technological innovation to the value of superior peptide drugs and continue to produce them in society.

Heptares Therapeutics

Acquisition in 2015
Heptares Therapeutics Ltd. is a clinical-stage drug discovery company based in Welwyn Garden City, United Kingdom, founded in 2007. It specializes in developing novel small-molecule medicines that target G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs), a significant family of druggable targets associated with various human diseases. Heptares has pioneered a proprietary technology that enables the creation of purified, stabilized, and functional GPCRs, known as StaRs (Stabilised Receptors), which addresses key challenges in the drug development process. The company offers a range of services including GPCR structure-based drug design, X-ray crystallography, surface plasmon resonance, fragment screening, and antibody discovery. Heptares has established strategic partnerships with several organizations, including Pfizer Inc., Kymab Limited, PeptiDream Inc., and Jitsubo Co., Ltd., to enhance its research and development capabilities. As of 2015, Heptares operates as a subsidiary of Sosei Group Corporation.

Arakis

Acquisition in 2005
Arakis Limited is engaged in the discovery and development of medicinal products, with a focus on inflammatory diseases and oncology adjunctive therapies. The company specializes in understanding cytokine and receptor-mediated mechanisms of disease, which informs its research and development efforts. Arakis identifies and commercializes product opportunities by exploring new clinical applications for established drugs and drug templates, as well as enhancing the performance of existing medicines. Through its innovative approach, Arakis aims to address unmet medical needs in the therapeutic areas of inflammatory disease and pain.
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