Japan's Olympus Corporation launches $50m medtech-focused venture fund

Japan's Olympus Corporation launches $50m medtech-focused venture fund

Mount Fuji and buildings in the Shinjuku district are reflected on a table at an observation deck in Tokyo, Japan. Photographer: Kiyoshi Ota/Bloomberg

Japanese manufacturer Olympus Corporation has announced the launch of a new venture capital unit that focuses on early- and growth-stage medical technology companies.