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Asahi Kasei Ventures
Asahi Kasei Ventures was established in 2008 inside Asahi Kasei Corporation, itself founded in 1922. Takashi Morishita serves as General Manager.
Asahi Kasei Ventures
Asahi Kasei Ventures was established in 2008 inside Asahi Kasei Corporation, itself founded in 1922. Takashi Morishita serves as General Manager. The mandate centers on creating commercial relationships through minority stakes in startups. The firm deploys across venture stages with a focus on direct investments. Geographic reach covers the United States, Germany, China and Japan. No specific portfolio companies or co-investors beyond BlackRock’s position in the parent are recorded in available sources. Team size and total capital deployed remain undisclosed. An additional office operates in Menlo Park, California. The parent maintains a philanthropic program and participates in the Keidanren One-Percent Club. The structure is a captive corporate vehicle whose investment decisions are tied to the parent’s operating divisions rather than an independent LP base.
General information
Firm type
Venture Capital
Year founded
2008
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
Europe
Country
Germany
City
Düsseldorf
Corporate office
Düsseldorf, Germany
Additional offices
Menlo Park, CA, United States
Principals
Takashi Morishita
General Manager
Howard Kim
Managing Director
Koshiro Kudo
President and Representative Director
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Asahi Kasei Ventures?
Takashi Morishita serves as General Manager. Howard Kim holds the title of Managing Director.
How does Asahi Kasei Ventures source proprietary deal flow?
The unit targets startups that can form supplier or technology relationships with Asahi Kasei operating divisions.
Is Asahi Kasei Ventures structured as a single family office or does it operate more like a venture firm?
It functions as a corporate venture capital unit inside Asahi Kasei Corporation.
Does Asahi Kasei Ventures participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
Available information indicates a focus on direct investments in startups.
Where does the underlying capital come from?
Capital is allocated from within Asahi Kasei Corporation.
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