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.
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.
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.
Sector, HQ-city and program-location breakdowns for the startups associated with Takeda. Unlock the full breakdown with StartupBlink Pro.
Takeda engages startups through 4 active programs, supporting 89 startups in total based on our database.


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.
Disclaimer: This is based on general open web search and prone to mistakes.
| Startup | SB Score | Industry | HQ city | Link Type to Corporation | Linked via |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 612 | Software & Data | Boston | Program Investment | Takeda Ventures | |
| SB 538 | Healthtech | New York | Program Investment | Takeda Digital Ventures | |
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical | SB 504 | Healthtech | Novato | Program Investment | Takeda Ventures |
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