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Asia-Pacific International Molecular Biology Network (A-IMBN), established in 1997 by the three prominent scientists of Japan, Korea and Singapore, has served as the largest, most distinguished academic network promoting molecular biology and biotechnology in Asia and the Pacific Rim. It operates as a non-profit autonomous organization, international in status and non-political in management, staffing and operations. It boasts strong network resources with 300 world-leading bio-scientists from 17 nations and 22 prestigious bio-related institutions. Lately, it established electronic International Molecular Biology Laboratory (eIMBL), virtual lab authorized by APEC and supported by the Korean government. The founders of A-IMBN and IMBN venture share the philosophy of promoting life sciences in Asia-Pacific region across the various borders for the benefit of human kind. IMBN Venture takes full advantage of A-IMBN global network to support venture companies with particular focus on this region.

TSUNAMI Network Partners (TNP) Corporation was established in 2000 in Yokohama, Japan with the objectives of creating a Silicon Valley type of ecosystem for venture support (as a kind of the organization like a foundation) and accumulating hands-on knowhow (as a venture capital).

TNP On The Road (TOR) Corporation was founded in April 2005 as a subsidiary of TNP, based on the know-how and network resources accumulated in the past five years to find, assist, foster venture companies. IMBN Venture has maintained strong business relationship with TNP and TOR as a business partner and investor.