Investment Summary

Itochu Invests In Elenza

On April 25, 2011, Itochu invested in healthcare services company Elenza

Investment Highlights
  • This is Itochu’s 1st transaction in the Healthcare Services sector.
  • This is Itochu’s 3rd transaction in the United States.
  • This is Itochu’s 1st transaction in Vermont.

Investment Summary

Date 2011-04-25
Target Elenza
Sector Healthcare Services
Investor(s) Itochu
Deal Type Stake Purchase

Target

Elenza

Roanoke, Vermont, United States
ELENZA, Inc. is developing the world's first electronic "AutoFocal" Intraocular Lens to compete in the multi-billion dollar IOL market. Elenza's highly proprietary next generation Accommodating IOL is designed to give patients a complete visual range, providing effective near, intermediate and distance vision.

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Investor(S) 1

Investor

Itochu

Tokyo, Japan

Category Company
Founded 1858
Sector Business Services
Employees128,146
Revenue 14.03T JPY (2024)
DESCRIPTION
ITOCHU's corporate headquarters in Tokyo, Japan.
ITOCHU's corporate headquarters in Tokyo, Japan.

Itochu is a prominent multinational trading company operating in various industries worldwide. With a diverse portfolio, the company engages in the sales, import, and export of an extensive range of products and services. Its offerings span sectors such as textiles, machinery, metals, energy, chemicals, food, and general merchandise. It caters to a broad customer base comprising retailers, wholesalers, manufacturers, and businesses across different sectors, providing them with high-quality goods and facilitating global trade through its extensive network and expertise. Itochu was founded in 1858 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 5 of 27
Sector (Healthcare Services) 1 of 1
Type (Stake Purchase) 1 of 9
State (Vermont) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 3 of 8
Year (2011) 2 of 3
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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
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