ANV was established by individuals with extensive experience in startup and investment activities at Japanese and American venture capital firms. ANV primarily sources innovative science seeds from Japan and focuses on nurturing them into global biotechnology companies. Japan Investment Corporation and several private companies are currently investing in ANV as limited liability partners.

Through investment in the first fund operated by ANV, Otsuka will contribute to maximize the corporate value of Japanese science innovation by establishing companies in the United States, which is the largest biotech ecosystem in the world. Otsuka will be able to receive dividends from investment profits and gain investment opportunities in the latest innovations. By dispatching personnel to ANV, Otsuka will also deepen its know-how in the exploration and nurturing of new sciences. Otsuka can also build on its existing strengths in drug discovery and original innovation through "horizontal collaborations" which integrate the technologies and insights of global academia and bio-ventures.

About AN Venture Partners

AN Venture Partners is a venture capital fund based in Tokyo and San Francisco that invests in the life sciences sector. Its investment strategy primarily focuses on company establishment and early-stage investments in science originating from Japan. It also invests in global startups and supports them until their IPO. For more information, please visit https://an.vc/en/