ONCE Ventures

ONCE Ventures, the venture capital arm of Otsuka’s Nutraceuticals division, seeks to deliver a healthier and more sustainable future by empowering visionaries and innovators. We invest in entrepreneurs across North America who are at the forefront of innovation and share our passion for delivering better health outcomes in the Active Nutrition, Healthy Beverages, Plant-Based Foods, and Supplements categories. Our approach is simple: Partner with early-stage companies that are working to improve the lives of their consumers and leverage our knowledge and capabilities to propel them forward. For 100 years, Otsuka has executed its mission of building a healthier world through groundbreaking creativity and innovation. The Otsuka group is a global organization of 180 companies with nearly 45,000 employees and annual revenues of approximately $13 billion. We invest up to $5 million in Series A & B companies in our focus areas. We may consider companies in earlier and later stages on a case-by-case basis. When evaluating opportunities, we search for a combination of: ▪ Located In or Focused On North America ▪ Demonstrated Revenue (>$1M) or Strong Clinical Evidence ▪ Available to Consumers Without a Prescription ▪ Strong Strategic Fit with Otsuka’s Existing Businesses At Otsuka Nutraceutical Emerging Ventures (“ONCE Ventures”), we search for companies that deliver meaningful improvements to consumer health. Our focus is on innovations that align with Otsuka’s mission to create and maintain better health worldwide.