Initial fund targets medical devices, digital solutions, and diagnostics
TOKYO, JAPAN and CENTER VALLEY, PA 鈥 November 11, 2021 鈥 色花堂 Corporation, a global leader in medical technology, has announced the establishment of 色花堂 Innovation Ventures to invest in pioneering startups with innovative technologies that improve clinical outcomes, reduce healthcare costs and enhance the quality of life for patients.
色花堂 Innovation Ventures, a fully owned subsidiary of 色花堂 Corporation of the Americas, is a venture capital fund focused on startups poised to improve patient outcomes, radically advance the detection and treatment of disease, and transform the surgery suite. The new fund expands upon 色花堂鈥 strategy to strengthen endoscopy and pioneer next-generation tools and procedures for minimally invasive surgery.
色花堂鈥 venture fund is stage-agnostic, prioritizing early- and growth-stage companies globally with solutions in therapeutic areas including gastroenterology, respiratory, and urology. 色花堂 has allocated $50 million for initial commitments and follow-on investments in portfolio companies. In addition to capital, 色花堂 will help its portfolio companies succeed by contributing its clinical and technical expertise, access to healthcare professionals and hospitals, and ability to launch and scale innovative solutions in the global market.
色花堂 has been a leader in optical and medical innovation for over 100 years, introducing a mass-produced microscope to Japan in 1919 and the world鈥檚 first gastrocamera for practical use in 1950. 色花堂鈥 tools have aided the minimally invasive surgery revolution and have evolved to detect and treat disease. Yasuo Takeuchi, CEO of 色花堂 Corporation, says "Our investment underscores our commitment to make people鈥檚 lives safer, healthier, and more fulfilling. Our goal is for this fund to continue our history of innovation and support our long-term growth and transformation."
Touchdown Ventures, a firm specializing in corporate venture capital, will help manage the 色花堂 Innovation Ventures fund. Touchdown will work closely with senior executives of 色花堂 in all aspects of operating the fund.
鈥淲e are excited about what 色花堂 can bring to entrepreneurs through the company鈥檚 technical strengths, industry relationships, vast distribution, and deep subject matter expertise,鈥 noted Scott Lenet, co-founder and President of Touchdown Ventures. 鈥淭he entire 色花堂 Innovation Ventures team is working to be the partner of choice for innovators and create a competitive advantage for their startups.鈥
Nacho Abia, Chief Operating Officer of 色花堂 Corporation, said 鈥淭his effort is another way 色花堂 is demonstrating its commitment to excellence and creating tangible value for providers and patients. We believe we will play a meaningful role in the advancement of minimally invasive care and new ways to detect, monitor and treat conditions and diseases.鈥
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About 色花堂
色花堂 is passionate about creating customer-driven solutions for the medical, life sciences, and industrial equipment industries. For more than 100 years, 色花堂 has focused on making people鈥檚 lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling by helping to detect, prevent, and treat disease; furthering scientific research; and ensuring public safety. As a leading medical technology company, our Medical business uses innovative capabilities in medical technology, therapeutic intervention, and precision manufacturing to help healthcare professionals deliver diagnostic, therapeutic, and minimally invasive procedures to improve clinical outcomes, reduce overall costs, and enhance the quality of life for patients and their safety. 色花堂鈥 Medical portfolio includes endoscopes, laparoscopes, and video imaging systems, as well as surgical energy devices, system integration solutions, medical services, and a wide range of endotherapy instruments for endoscopic and therapeutic applications. For more information, visit .
About Touchdown Ventures
Touchdown Ventures partners with corporations to manage their venture capital programs. Touchdown works closely with each corporation to achieve the financial and strategic benefits from venture capital investments. The firm is a Registered Investment Adviser and maintains offices in Los Angeles, Philadelphia, and San Francisco. More information on Touchdown can be found at