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Founded in 2017 in Hong Kong, Happiness Capital invests in seed to growth stage companies in the US, Europe, Israel, and China, with a focus on issues affecting global happiness within the areas of citizen trust, food, health, climate change, and reduced inequalities. It hosts its own annual contest, the Super Happiness Challenge , a global open innovation contest to fund individuals and startups with ideas and new products or services that tapped into unmet needs to achieve happiness, with a possible $1m in total investment on offer. The VC currently has 37 startups in its portfolio, around half of which are in foodtech and agtech. Its most recent investments include leading the $4.7m July 2021 seed funding round of NovoNutrients, the US-based biotech producer of alt-protein from fermentation using CO2 and other emissions, and co-leading the $29m February 2021 Series A round of Israeli 3D printed alt-meat startup Redefine Meat.
Founded in 2017 in Hong Kong, Happiness Capital invests in seed to growth stage companies in the US, Europe, Israel, and China, with a focus on issues affecting global happiness within the areas of citizen trust, food, health, climate change, and reduced inequalities. It hosts its own annual contest, the Super Happiness Challenge , a global open innovation contest to fund individuals and startups with ideas and new products or services that tapped into unmet needs to achieve happiness, with a possible $1m in total investment on offer. The VC currently has 37 startups in its portfolio, around half of which are in foodtech and agtech. Its most recent investments include leading the $4.7m July 2021 seed funding round of NovoNutrients, the US-based biotech producer of alt-protein from fermentation using CO2 and other emissions, and co-leading the $29m February 2021 Series A round of Israeli 3D printed alt-meat startup Redefine Meat.
Famous techpreneur Li Yinan (b. 1970) is the former CTO of Baidu and former CEO of Wuxian Xunqi, a China Mobile subsidiary. After Li graduated from Huazhong University of Science & Technology with a master’s degree in Optics Engineering, he joined Huawei and was promoted to vice-president of its Central Research Department in just six months; in 1997 Li because the youngest vice-president at Huawei. In 2001, Li quit Huawei and started his own data communication company, Harbour Networks, which followed the same structure of Huawei and soon became its main competitor. In 2005, Harbour Networks lost in its intense battle with Huawei and was acquired by the larger player. Even though Li rejoined Huawei after the acquisition, he was never able to re-enter the core management team because of his damaged relationship with Ren Zhengfei, the founder and president of Huawei. In April 2015, Li founded his smart e-scooter company, NIU Smart Scooters. Li began investing in 2010 and joined GSR Ventures in 2011. Up to June 2015, Li had invested in more than 10 companies from the TMT sector. Li stood trial for insider trading in March 2016, according to news reports.
Famous techpreneur Li Yinan (b. 1970) is the former CTO of Baidu and former CEO of Wuxian Xunqi, a China Mobile subsidiary. After Li graduated from Huazhong University of Science & Technology with a master’s degree in Optics Engineering, he joined Huawei and was promoted to vice-president of its Central Research Department in just six months; in 1997 Li because the youngest vice-president at Huawei. In 2001, Li quit Huawei and started his own data communication company, Harbour Networks, which followed the same structure of Huawei and soon became its main competitor. In 2005, Harbour Networks lost in its intense battle with Huawei and was acquired by the larger player. Even though Li rejoined Huawei after the acquisition, he was never able to re-enter the core management team because of his damaged relationship with Ren Zhengfei, the founder and president of Huawei. In April 2015, Li founded his smart e-scooter company, NIU Smart Scooters. Li began investing in 2010 and joined GSR Ventures in 2011. Up to June 2015, Li had invested in more than 10 companies from the TMT sector. Li stood trial for insider trading in March 2016, according to news reports.
Premium customized travel packages for families and friends holidaying together to enjoy privacy, freedom and seamless travel, without the hassle of planning.
Premium customized travel packages for families and friends holidaying together to enjoy privacy, freedom and seamless travel, without the hassle of planning.
Shortlisting only the top 20% of housing stock for its clients, this short-term rentals platform carries out thorough checks; prioritizing safety, cleanliness and quality furnishings.
Shortlisting only the top 20% of housing stock for its clients, this short-term rentals platform carries out thorough checks; prioritizing safety, cleanliness and quality furnishings.
Online agency with offline stores providing screened, trained and experienced helpers; with agents to sort out the hiring and any possible issues. Quick and hassle-free.
Online agency with offline stores providing screened, trained and experienced helpers; with agents to sort out the hiring and any possible issues. Quick and hassle-free.
Car owners get free advice on auto-related queries, book a mechanic and shop for nearest in-store deals at preferential rates – all in one app.
Car owners get free advice on auto-related queries, book a mechanic and shop for nearest in-store deals at preferential rates – all in one app.
The quickest (30 minutes) doorstep delivery for the freshest foods is just a click away, thanks to Beequick’s logistics and technology innovations.
The quickest (30 minutes) doorstep delivery for the freshest foods is just a click away, thanks to Beequick’s logistics and technology innovations.
Millions of gamers use this free Android simulator to play their mobile/tablet games on a Mac or PC, for best performance, compatibility and user experience.
Millions of gamers use this free Android simulator to play their mobile/tablet games on a Mac or PC, for best performance, compatibility and user experience.
China’s most visited used car valuation and trading platform provides transparent, reliable pricing and quality in a usually opaque market.
China’s most visited used car valuation and trading platform provides transparent, reliable pricing and quality in a usually opaque market.
Combining travel and social media, Breadtrip maximizes the fun in traveling and sells travel products – so inspired travelers can make their dreams come true.
Combining travel and social media, Breadtrip maximizes the fun in traveling and sells travel products – so inspired travelers can make their dreams come true.
This online auto aftermarket platform bundles insurance with repair/maintenance plans, and offers reliable standardized auto solutions at fixed prices delivered by its partner garages.
This online auto aftermarket platform bundles insurance with repair/maintenance plans, and offers reliable standardized auto solutions at fixed prices delivered by its partner garages.
Takeout delivery app Daojia partners mid- to top-end restaurants to ensure its customers, mostly middle-class families, get safe, high-quality food.
Takeout delivery app Daojia partners mid- to top-end restaurants to ensure its customers, mostly middle-class families, get safe, high-quality food.
Co-founded by Lending Club's Soul Htite, Dianrong is one of China's largest P2P lending platforms, offering lower borrowing costs, higher returns, at relatively low risk.
Co-founded by Lending Club's Soul Htite, Dianrong is one of China's largest P2P lending platforms, offering lower borrowing costs, higher returns, at relatively low risk.
The fastest on-demand meal delivery service, delivering in under 40 minutes. Having its own logistics team also means Dianwoba can better manage its service quality.
The fastest on-demand meal delivery service, delivering in under 40 minutes. Having its own logistics team also means Dianwoba can better manage its service quality.
The summer LinkedIn got pummeled in China
Or how the startup Maimai cracked Chinese professional networking
Yimutian: China agriculture e-commerce's comeback kid
As the world’s most populous country faces potential food supply shortages, Yimutian, China’s No. 1 agro trading marketplace, is seeing more opportunities
Will China ride into a car-sharing future?
Chinese car-sharing startups face reckoning as more than 500 players crowd into a fast-growing, but young, market
Quant Group makes personal loans safer, easier in China
Using big data and AI, Chinese fintech startup Quant Group simplifies and accelerates loan processing, and assures monetary security for financial institutions
This startup aims to be the DocuSign of China
Having captured a third of a largely untapped domestic e-contracting market, Shangshangqian looks to gain a greater foothold at home and abroad
China edtech companies pivot to survive private tutoring crackdown
AI adaptive personalized learning is the bright star, attracting investors and corporates
Kuaipeilian wins largest seed round in China arts education sector
In the hotly contested online-to-offline piano tutoring market, will an injection of funds help Kuaipeilian trounce the competition?
Zhenmeat: Offering a modern plant-based meat alternative in China
The Chinese startup is providing a product adapted for Chinese tastes in an emerging market.
NANOxARCH: Pioneering awareness and use of sustainable materials in China
Founder Lei Yuxi reckons Covid-19 could usher China into a new era of sustainability, as her startup seeks to make sustainable materials more affordable
Plant-based meat faces backlash in China despite gaining traction
An innocuous video clip sparked debate on social media over plant-based meat, with suspicion about its nutritional value, cost-effectiveness and even the motives of foreign companies
From China, Clever Home to build “Home Depot” marts in Africa
Combining B2B2C and O2O models, Clever Home is turning its 40,000sqm trade center in Nigeria into the "Yiwu marketplace" for Chinese companies looking to set up shop in Africa
Mass production and delivery delays – common challenges facing China EV startups
As Tesla postponed delivery yet again, its Chinese rivals are scrambling too
From state to BAT, China backs startups for global AI dominance
Finance, automobile, retail and healthcare seen to lead China’s advances and gains in AI, as part of a RMB 10 trillion economy by 2030
Shiheng Tech: The brains behind Starbucks' online delivery success in China
Using real-time data analytics to optimize last-mile delivery, Shiheng Tech offers the perfect on-demand recipe for F&B businesses
Sequoia China Seed Fund: Growing an era of deep-tech startups
Managing Partner Neil Shen wants to help deep-tech and enterprise tech startups get investments more easily, across quantum computing, semiconductors, synthetic biology and more
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