Takayuki Hirano

Takayuki Hirano

Associate Investment Director atTaiho VenturesCalifornia

Takayuki Hirano joined Taiho Ventures in 2024 with over 15 years in non-clinical drug development, specializing in toxicology and oncology compounds. He holds a PhD in Engineering from Tokushima University.

What Takayuki can write

Writes checks ofNot reported
Comes in atSeed, Series AMostly follows a lead
Pitch pageSubmit on their siteThe firm asks founders to apply here.

Focus

non-clinical drug developmenttoxicological evaluationoncology compoundstoxicologyoncology

Education

Tokushima University, PhD in Engineering

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Who is Takayuki Hirano?

Takayuki Hirano joined Taiho Ventures in 2024 with over 15 years in non-clinical drug development, specializing in toxicology and oncology compounds. He holds a PhD in Engineering from Tokushima University.

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Taiho Ventures has not reported a check size. It invests at seed, series a.

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