Strategic investment agreement · Biotech

MOLCURE signs investment agreement with Itochu

The partnership aims to connect AI drug discovery with support for nonclinical and clinical development.

Linking discovery to later development

MOLCURE’s molecular design technology will be paired with Itochu group’s pharmaceutical development services and business network. The partners intend to help pharmaceutical and biotechnology customers move candidates from discovery into subsequent development stages.

Itochu’s capabilities include A2 Healthcare, its wholly owned clinical development subsidiary. The announcement states that MOLCURE will receive an investment under the agreement; the amount and settlement date were not disclosed.

Funding history

Strategic investment agreement · This roundUndisclosed

Sources

  1. MOLCURE、伊藤忠商事と資本提携契約を締結し、医薬品開発支援体制の強化を推進prtimes.jp · Oct 7, 2026