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Takeda Startup Programs & Corporate Open Innovation Analysis Healthtech · Pharmaceuticals

Takeda researches, develops, manufactures, sells, markets, imports, and exports pharmaceutical drugs. They offer pharmaceuticals, therapeutics, oncology, and gastroenterology vaccines.
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In StartupBlink's Corporate Startup Activity Index, Takeda ranks #64 globally and #7 in Japan. It ranks #7 in the Healthtech industry and #6 in the Pharmaceuticals subindustry.

Global
Corporate Startup Activity Index
#64
Industry
Healthtech
#7
Subindustry
Pharmaceuticals
#6
National · Japan
Corporate Startup Activity Index
#7
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Key metrics

Takeda Startup Activity Metrics

Takeda has supported 89 startups through programs and investments, with those companies raising a combined $7.3 billion over the last ten years. The company currently operates 4 active startup programs.

Overview

Explore Takeda's investments, startup programs, and corporate open innovation activity

Takeda has deployed more than $300 million in startup investments through Takeda Ventures and partnership programs, strengthening its position as one of the leading innovation-driven corporations globally.

The company currently runs 4 active startup programs supporting 89 startups worldwide across industries such as Healthtech, Social & Leisure, and Software & Data. Its venture arm Takeda Ventures has invested in over 68 startups since it was founded in 2001.

The corporate-innovation activity is concentrated in Healthtech, Software & Data, and Social & Leisure, categories where Takeda's scale provides outsized leverage to early-stage startups.

Activity breakdown

Where Takeda-associated startups operate

Sector, HQ-city and program-location breakdowns for the startups associated with Takeda. Unlock the full breakdown with StartupBlink Pro.

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Programs & CVC

Takeda Startup Programs and Corporate Venture Capital initiatives

Takeda engages startups through 4 active programs, supporting 89 startups in total based on our database.

Baxalta Ventures
Baxalta Ventures
Corporate Venture / Investment · est. 2015
Investment Program
Baxalta Ventures invests globally in healthcare companies developing novel products and therapies consistent with Baxalta’s commitment to strive for excellence on behalf of patients, caregive
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Takeda — Corporate Self
Corporate Venture / Investment
Investment Program
21 startups
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Takeda Digital Ventures
Corporate Venture / Investment · est. 1781
Investment Program
"Takeda Digital Ventures invests in digital health solutions improving patient care and pharmaceutical innovation."
Takeda Ventures
Takeda Ventures
Corporate Venture / Investment · est. 2001
Investment Program
Takeda Ventures, Inc. (TVI) is the corporate investment arm of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited (TPC). TVI was founded in 2001 and invests in current and future areas of interest for TPC
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List of Startups

Top startups associated with Takeda

Takeda's top 5 associated startups have raised 30% of the $7.3 billion raised in the last ten years across all 89 associated startups, led by Amwell at $660 million. Takeda is associated with 82 active startups and 7 exits. Takeda Ventures supports the largest number of startups, with 68 associated startups.

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Startups associated with Takeda
StartupSB ScoreIndustryHQ cityLink Type to CorporationLinked via
AmwellAmwellSB 612Software & DataBostonProgram InvestmentTakeda Ventures
Oshi HealthOshi HealthSB 538HealthtechNew YorkProgram InvestmentTakeda Digital Ventures
Ultragenyx PharmaceuticalUltragenyx PharmaceuticalSB 504HealthtechNovatoProgram InvestmentTakeda Ventures
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Corporate Startup Activity Index · 2025

Global Corporate Open Innovation Rankings

Explore the top 372 corporations in StartupBlink's Corporate Startup Activity Index. Takeda ranks #64 globally and #7 in Japan. It accounts for 7.2% of the measured corporate startup activity in the Healthtech industry and 5.9% of the activity generated by corporations in Japan. Unlock more granular data on each corporation with StartupBlink Pro.

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