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CHITOSE Group

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Biotechnology solutions leveraging microorganisms, algae, and mammalian cells to create sustainable industries in Southeast Asia and Japan

SingaporeFounded 2011Food
Valuation $250–500M Last recorded · 2025
Headcount <100 Current team size
Total funding $50–100M Disclosed equity funding
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About CHITOSE Group

Chitose Group is a family of biotechnology companies primarily operating in Southeast Asia and Japan. The company aims to create a sustainable world that can last for a thousand years by harnessing the capabilities of living organisms such as microorganisms, algae, and mammalian cells. Chitose Group focuses on developing and nurturing seed technologies and embedding them into society as profitable businesses. The company operates in the biotechnology sector, serving a diverse range of clients including industrial, agricultural, and environmental sectors. Its business model revolves around leveraging advanced biotechnology to transform industrial structures, financial flows, and societal mindsets towards sustainability. Revenue is generated through the commercialization of biotechnological innovations and solutions that address pressing global challenges.

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At a glance

Status
Operational
Founded
2011
Headquarters
Singapore
Employees
67
Open positions
None listed
Dealroom signal
51.0/100
Industry
Food
Sector
Food, Biotechnology, Algae, Biofuel
Technology
Hardware
Business model
Manufacturing
Client focus
b2b

Funding history

4 recorded events

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
LATE VCOther financing Mar 2025 $56M $225M Mizuho · Toppan · JAFCO · Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank ↗
LATE VCOther financing Oct 2024 $3.8M $38M NSK ↗
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Growth signals

CHITOSE Group website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for CHITOSE Group is 13K monthly website visits, down 7.1% over the last three months. CHITOSE Group's team grew 8.1% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits13K 3-month web change-7.1% 1-year team growth+8.1%
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Investments and acquisitions

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Investors

7 investors on the cap table

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Seed1 investor entered at this stage

  • Shiseido

Series B and later6 investors entered at this stage

  • Sumitomo Mitsui Banking
  • NSK
  • Mizuho
  • Toppan
  • JAFCO
  • Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank
Employees 67 total headcount
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Global footprint

Workforce and web traffic by country
Workforce by country
5 countries with
team presence
🇯🇵 Japan68.6%
🇲🇾 Malaysia14.3%
🏳️ Brunei8.6%
🇸🇬 Singapore5.7%
🇹🇭 Thailand2.9%
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