Yasuhiro Hashimoto

Pharmaceutical concern

Functions as a College/University

Functions as a College/University

Provides research and development services to the pharmaceutical industry

Provides analysis, report services on healthcare and drug development, computer system, business and consulting in biotech field services

Functions as a College/University

APEC is a venture capital investment management firm focused on the growth of the healthcare industry in Asia. The firm invests in promising science-based ventures with a strong management team. They focus on emerging biotechnology and human healthcare, and follow a hands-on investment approach. They pro-actively provide support in management operations and marketing. They promote actionable synergies between their portfolio companies and pursue cross-border expansion opportunities. APEC invests primarily in Japan, Korea, China and the US in sectors including medical science, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical technology and healthcare consumer services. They target Japanese companies with a competitive advantage and high-growth potential throughout Asia. They also invest in Asian companies deriving advantages for global competition from cost, technology, products and services. APEC acts as an incubation partner for academic institutions and commercial entities, as well as an M&A advisor for the healthcare industry. The firm designs 'boutique' funds geared to a specific project, and manages a variety of investment funds focused on specific technology and therapeutic areas. Venture investments are driven by the technology interests of major corporate investors. Investment criteria include a viable business model, an emerging or defining technology, the quality of the management team, and the size of the opportunity and exit options.

Provides consulting services to medical institutions

Develops bioinformatics and clinical diagnostic software