TOKYO -- Japan's Ricoh will create a new fund to invest in pharmaceutical startups working with messenger RNA technology, accelerating its push to diversify beyond copiers and other office equipment.
Company targets fledgling businesses with eye toward boosting contract drugmaking

Ricoh entered the contract drugmaking industry by acquiring a U.S. startup in July. (Photo courtesy of Ricoh)
TOKYO -- Japan's Ricoh will create a new fund to invest in pharmaceutical startups working with messenger RNA technology, accelerating its push to diversify beyond copiers and other office equipment.