Founded in 1974, Temasek is an independent Singaporean investment company that serves primarily as the investment arm of the Singapore Government, contributing business value to the world through selective policy investments that improve the quality of life and increase economic opportunities in Singapore. Temasek's investment strategy encompasses a wide range of regions, industries and sizes, with investments in more than 100 countries around the world, including the United States, Japan, Hong Kong and Singapore. Temasek has also invested in a number of biotechnology companies.