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Ajinomoto

Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo

Description

Ajinomoto produces food seasonings, oils, frozen foods, beverages, sweeteners, amino acids, and pharmaceuticals.

Investor Profile

Ajinomoto has backed more than 6 startups, with 3 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 0 rounds, about 0% of its total and boasts 0 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series A, Series B, Series C rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, Japan, United Kingdom.
  • Strong thematic focus on Biotechnology, Food and Beverage, Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Stage Focus

  • Series A (50%)
  • Series B (17%)
  • Series C (17%)
  • Seed (17%)

Country Focus

  • United States (50%)
  • Japan (17%)
  • United Kingdom (17%)
  • Canada (17%)

Industry Focus

  • Biotechnology
  • Food And Beverage
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Consulting
  • Advanced Materials
  • Agriculture
  • Nutrition
  • Organic Food
  • Professional Services
  • Information Services
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Ajinomoto frequently co-invest with?

Emerson Collective
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Co-Investments: 1
Closed Loop Capital
North America, Pennsylvania, United States, Radnor
Co-Investments: 1
Seventure Partners
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Co-Investments: 1
S2G Ventures
North America, Illinois, United States, Chicago
Co-Investments: 1
Eighteen94 Capital
North America, Michigan, United States, Battle Creek
Co-Investments: 1
Bunge
North America, New York, United States, White Plains
Co-Investments: 1
HF
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Co-Investments: 1
Middleland Capital
North America, District of Columbia, United States, Washington
Co-Investments: 1
GreatPoint Ventures
North America, Michigan, United States, New Haven
Co-Investments: 1
Continental Grain Company
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 1

Which angels does Ajinomoto often collaborate with?

FS
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Shared Deals: 1
MC
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Ajinomoto?

Somite

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Somite is leveraging data and AI to introduce novel cell replacement therapies.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Biotechnology
Series AMay 13, 2025
Amount Raised: $47,000,000
Enhanced Medical Nutrition

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Enhanced Medical Nutrition develops medical food products to help patients prepare better and recover faster from surgery.

Health CareLife ScienceWellness
Series AJan 14, 2025
Amount Raised: $5,000,000
Safire Technology Group

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Safire Technology Group manufactures Liquid-to-Solid, Hybrid-State Batteries.

BatteryElectronics
SeedSep 19, 2024
Amount Raised: $8,000,000
TechMagic

Koto, Tokyo, Japan

TechMagic provides AI and robotics solutions for food industry, by implementing a cooking robot into kitchens of restaurants.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)ConsultingFood and BeverageInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyRestaurantsRobotics
Series CMar 27, 2024
Amount Raised: $16,787,968
Ascend Gene & Cell Therapies

Potters Bar, Hertford, United Kingdom

Ascend Gene & Cell Therapies is a model for gene and cell therapy manufacturing.

BiotechnologyConsultingManufacturingTherapeutics
Series AMay 9, 2023
Amount Raised: $65,900,000
MycoTechnology

Aurora, Colorado, United States

MycoTechnology utilizes fungi-based food-processing platforms to transform the flavor and value of agricultural products.

Advanced MaterialsAgricultureBiotechnologyFood and BeverageNutritionOrganic FoodProfessional Services
Series BAug 29, 2017
Amount Raised: $42,000,000