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Otsuka Holdings
Otsuka Holdings is a Japanese corporation founded in 1964 and based in Tokyo. It operates within the healthcare and wellness industry, offering...
Otsuka Holdings
Otsuka Holdings is a Japanese corporation founded in 1964 and based in Tokyo. It operates within the healthcare and wellness industry, offering pharmaceuticals, functional foods, and health supplements. The company has made 71 investments, including a 2024 investment in Egypt Otsuka Pharmaceutical, and has one portfolio exit, Megakaryon, which exited in December 2023.
General information
Firm type
Operating Fund
Year founded
2008
Location
Region
Asia
Country
Japan
City
Tokyo
Corporate office
2-9 Kanda-Tsukasamachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0048, Japan
Principals
Ichiro Otsuka
Chairman and Representative Director
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Otsuka Holdings?
Ichiro Otsuka serves as Chairman and Representative Director. Decisions flow through the corporate structure rather than a dedicated CIO.
Does Otsuka Holdings participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
The firm holds 100 percent of several operating subsidiaries and maintains limited-partner positions through ONCE Ventures.
Where does the underlying wealth come from?
Wealth originates from the pharmaceutical and consumer-products businesses founded by the Otsuka family in 1921.
What investment stages does Otsuka Holdings typically target?
Venture activity recorded focuses on early-stage companies via ONCE Ventures and selected limited-partner commitments.
How is Otsuka Holdings related to its subsidiaries?
Otsuka Holdings Co., Ltd. owns 100 percent of Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Taiho Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., and five additional operating businesses.
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