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Established in 2006, Qiming Venture Partners is a leading venture capital firm in China with more than RMB 10 billion under management. They invest in early through growth stage companies within the internet and consumer ("intersumer"), healthcare, clean technology sectors.
Established in 2006, Qiming Venture Partners is a leading venture capital firm in China with more than RMB 10 billion under management. They invest in early through growth stage companies within the internet and consumer ("intersumer"), healthcare, clean technology sectors.
A Boston-based VC founded in 1984 with an impressive investment history, currently totaling US$9.5 billion. With offices in Boston, Menlo Park, California and London, Summit Partners has invested in more than 460 companies in technology, healthcare, life sciences and other high-growth industries, including as lead investor in 77 companies. It has seen 192 exits to date. Recent major investments include as lead investor in Red Points' Series C round and in Markforged's Series D round.The company also provides services, such as, recruitment of senior executives and board members and Peak Performance Groups to help companies’ identify and execute growth initiatives and operational efficiency.
A Boston-based VC founded in 1984 with an impressive investment history, currently totaling US$9.5 billion. With offices in Boston, Menlo Park, California and London, Summit Partners has invested in more than 460 companies in technology, healthcare, life sciences and other high-growth industries, including as lead investor in 77 companies. It has seen 192 exits to date. Recent major investments include as lead investor in Red Points' Series C round and in Markforged's Series D round.The company also provides services, such as, recruitment of senior executives and board members and Peak Performance Groups to help companies’ identify and execute growth initiatives and operational efficiency.
Sofina began in 1898 as Société Financière de Transport et d’Entreprises Industrielles, an engineering conglomerate in Belgium. In the late 1960s, Sofina changed course to become an investment company. As a holding company, its major investments lie in the consumer goods, energy, and distribution sectors, with stakes in companies like Danone and communications satellite operator SES. It has also been involved in various venture capital investment activities, both as an LP to other VCs and as a VC itself, running the Sofina Growth portfolio. The Sofina Growth portfolio spans a wide range of sectors and geographies, from China to Southeast Asia, with investments in notable companies like Zilingo, Byju’s and Kopi Kenangan.
Sofina began in 1898 as Société Financière de Transport et d’Entreprises Industrielles, an engineering conglomerate in Belgium. In the late 1960s, Sofina changed course to become an investment company. As a holding company, its major investments lie in the consumer goods, energy, and distribution sectors, with stakes in companies like Danone and communications satellite operator SES. It has also been involved in various venture capital investment activities, both as an LP to other VCs and as a VC itself, running the Sofina Growth portfolio. The Sofina Growth portfolio spans a wide range of sectors and geographies, from China to Southeast Asia, with investments in notable companies like Zilingo, Byju’s and Kopi Kenangan.
Known as one of the “big four” VC firms investing in early and growth stages in London, Europe-focused Balderton Capital was one of the early backers of today’s unicorns such as Revolut, Yoox, MySQL, CityMapper and Betfair. To date, Balderton Capital has made over 250 investments since its founding in 2000 and raised over $4bn across nine funds to date. In 2018, it launched the first fund to acquire equity from existing shareholders in European startups. The firm also focuses on Series A investments through its $400m fund Balderton VII launched in 2019. In June 2021, Balderton Capital launched its first growth fund with $680m under management.
Known as one of the “big four” VC firms investing in early and growth stages in London, Europe-focused Balderton Capital was one of the early backers of today’s unicorns such as Revolut, Yoox, MySQL, CityMapper and Betfair. To date, Balderton Capital has made over 250 investments since its founding in 2000 and raised over $4bn across nine funds to date. In 2018, it launched the first fund to acquire equity from existing shareholders in European startups. The firm also focuses on Series A investments through its $400m fund Balderton VII launched in 2019. In June 2021, Balderton Capital launched its first growth fund with $680m under management.
LeapFrog Investments is an impact-focused investor, managing over $1.6bn in assets mainly investing in Africa and Asia. Its “profit with purpose” has led to investments in startups that provide healthcare, financial services and insurance for low-income consumers. Since it was founded in 2007, LeapFrog has attracted funds from Prudential, AXA, Swiss Re and Omidyar Network, becoming the first impact investor in the world to reach the $1bn milestone. It’s headquartered in South Africa and Singapore.LeapFrog is best known for its investments in the insurance sector. One of the most prominent companies in its portfolio is BIMA, the mobile-based insurance provider that has provided coverage in Ghana, Bangladesh, Cambodia and many other countries. In 2020, LeapFrog invested in Indonesian startup PasarPolis, which is a broker for a wide range of microinsurance products. In the healthcare and biotechnology sectors, LeapFrog has funded Indian genetic diagnostics company MedGenome, as well as Goodlife Pharmacy, a Kenyan company providing access to affordable medicine in the East African country.
LeapFrog Investments is an impact-focused investor, managing over $1.6bn in assets mainly investing in Africa and Asia. Its “profit with purpose” has led to investments in startups that provide healthcare, financial services and insurance for low-income consumers. Since it was founded in 2007, LeapFrog has attracted funds from Prudential, AXA, Swiss Re and Omidyar Network, becoming the first impact investor in the world to reach the $1bn milestone. It’s headquartered in South Africa and Singapore.LeapFrog is best known for its investments in the insurance sector. One of the most prominent companies in its portfolio is BIMA, the mobile-based insurance provider that has provided coverage in Ghana, Bangladesh, Cambodia and many other countries. In 2020, LeapFrog invested in Indonesian startup PasarPolis, which is a broker for a wide range of microinsurance products. In the healthcare and biotechnology sectors, LeapFrog has funded Indian genetic diagnostics company MedGenome, as well as Goodlife Pharmacy, a Kenyan company providing access to affordable medicine in the East African country.
GaochengVenture Capital is a new growth fund. A subsidiary of Hillhouse Capital, it was started by Hillhouse founding partner Hong Jing. She oversaw the company’s private equity business, strategizing and expanding its investments in multiple industries.
GaochengVenture Capital is a new growth fund. A subsidiary of Hillhouse Capital, it was started by Hillhouse founding partner Hong Jing. She oversaw the company’s private equity business, strategizing and expanding its investments in multiple industries.
Founded in 1999 in Santiago de Compostela, XesGalicia SGEIC SA is 100% owned by the Galician Institute for Economic Promotion (Igape). The VC supports Spanish startups through seed funding, early ventures and growth capital investments. It usually invests between €60,000 and €200,000 in each enterprise, with temporary acquisition of minority stakes. The firm focuses on the biotech, telecommunications, energy and environment sectors. In 2014, it was involved in the creation of the Galician Network of Business Angels to facilitate the collaboration of private and public fund investors to nurture innovative projects and applications of new technologies.
Founded in 1999 in Santiago de Compostela, XesGalicia SGEIC SA is 100% owned by the Galician Institute for Economic Promotion (Igape). The VC supports Spanish startups through seed funding, early ventures and growth capital investments. It usually invests between €60,000 and €200,000 in each enterprise, with temporary acquisition of minority stakes. The firm focuses on the biotech, telecommunications, energy and environment sectors. In 2014, it was involved in the creation of the Galician Network of Business Angels to facilitate the collaboration of private and public fund investors to nurture innovative projects and applications of new technologies.
ICONIQ Capital is a private investment management company that is known for serving a wide variety of famous clients, including Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg and Sheryl Sandberg, Twitter founder Jack Dorsey and Asian billionaire Li Ka-shing, among other Silicon Valley elites and world-famous billionaires. The company is led by Divesh Makan, Chad Boeding and Michael Anders, who were coworkers at Goldman Sachs and joined Morgan Stanley together before establishing ICONIQ in 2011.The investment company is a mix of family office and venture capital, with specialized verticals in tech startup investing, real estate, and impact investments. Its VC arm, ICONIQ Growth, manages over $9b in capital commitments, and has invested into companies like stock brokerage app Robinhood, short-term accommodation startup Airbnb, and online signature company DocuSign.
ICONIQ Capital is a private investment management company that is known for serving a wide variety of famous clients, including Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg and Sheryl Sandberg, Twitter founder Jack Dorsey and Asian billionaire Li Ka-shing, among other Silicon Valley elites and world-famous billionaires. The company is led by Divesh Makan, Chad Boeding and Michael Anders, who were coworkers at Goldman Sachs and joined Morgan Stanley together before establishing ICONIQ in 2011.The investment company is a mix of family office and venture capital, with specialized verticals in tech startup investing, real estate, and impact investments. Its VC arm, ICONIQ Growth, manages over $9b in capital commitments, and has invested into companies like stock brokerage app Robinhood, short-term accommodation startup Airbnb, and online signature company DocuSign.
Velos Partners brands itself as a Consumer Growth Capital Fund investing in companies at the intersection of consumer and technology. Based in Los Angeles, USA, its global portfolio includes women focused e-commerce site Orami, wearable tech firm Doppler Labs and property listing site 99.co.
Velos Partners brands itself as a Consumer Growth Capital Fund investing in companies at the intersection of consumer and technology. Based in Los Angeles, USA, its global portfolio includes women focused e-commerce site Orami, wearable tech firm Doppler Labs and property listing site 99.co.
Founded in 2008 in Shanghai, Stone Capital managed assets over RMB 10 billion in 2017. It focuses on high-growth private enterprises and state-owned companies with special resources in industries such as new material, new energy, high-tech, IT, environmental protection and healthcare.
Founded in 2008 in Shanghai, Stone Capital managed assets over RMB 10 billion in 2017. It focuses on high-growth private enterprises and state-owned companies with special resources in industries such as new material, new energy, high-tech, IT, environmental protection and healthcare.
Founded in 2015 by former vice president of Tencent and GM of Tencent M&A, Richard Peng (Peng Zhijian), and former vice GM of Tencent M&A, Kurt Xu, Genesis Capital specializes in growth stage investment of internet startups in China and the US.
Founded in 2015 by former vice president of Tencent and GM of Tencent M&A, Richard Peng (Peng Zhijian), and former vice GM of Tencent M&A, Kurt Xu, Genesis Capital specializes in growth stage investment of internet startups in China and the US.
Northern Light Venture Capital
Founded in 2005, NLVC focuses on early and early-growth stage Chinese companies in the TMT, cleantech, healthcare and consumer sectors. It has invested in over 180 companies and manages more than US$1.7 billion spread across four USD-denominated funds and four RMB ones.
Founded in 2005, NLVC focuses on early and early-growth stage Chinese companies in the TMT, cleantech, healthcare and consumer sectors. It has invested in over 180 companies and manages more than US$1.7 billion spread across four USD-denominated funds and four RMB ones.
Founded in 2004, Richlink Capital has 70% of its investments in leading companies in the growth or mature stage, and 20% in early/middle-stage startups.
Founded in 2004, Richlink Capital has 70% of its investments in leading companies in the growth or mature stage, and 20% in early/middle-stage startups.
Formerly the Suzhou Venture Group (which was reconstructed from the former venture capital entity China-Singapore Suzhou Industrial Park Ventures), state investment firm Oriza Holdings manages about RMB 29.7 billion. As of 1Q2016, its investments comprised 253 seed/early-stage companies, 81 growth-stage entities and 48 mature ones.
Formerly the Suzhou Venture Group (which was reconstructed from the former venture capital entity China-Singapore Suzhou Industrial Park Ventures), state investment firm Oriza Holdings manages about RMB 29.7 billion. As of 1Q2016, its investments comprised 253 seed/early-stage companies, 81 growth-stage entities and 48 mature ones.
Headed by the influential Beatriz González, the only woman to helm a VC firm in Spain, Seaya Ventures invests in early-stage startups looking toward international growth, especially in Latin America. Beatriz González is also the daughter of Francisco González Rodríguez, the chairman of Spain’s second largest bank BBVA.
Headed by the influential Beatriz González, the only woman to helm a VC firm in Spain, Seaya Ventures invests in early-stage startups looking toward international growth, especially in Latin America. Beatriz González is also the daughter of Francisco González Rodríguez, the chairman of Spain’s second largest bank BBVA.
Future Food Asia 2021: Consumers crucial for agrifood growth
President of AppHarvest David Lee thinks consumers must be told the truth about the need for technology for change in food because capitalism and consumerism are powerful forces
Indonesia's Green Rebel Foods to take its Asian-inspired plant-based meat regional
F&B veteran duo behind the Burgreens spinoff plans Series A fundraising by end-2021 for manufacturing and regional expansion
Kryha: Enabling big businesses' green practices with blockchain
Kryha’s blockchain systems help companies trace the movement and transformation of resources among multiple stakeholders without exposing sensitive information
Qairos Energies: Mass producing green hydrogen from industrial hemp
The French startup is seeking a €19m Series B round to produce industrial quantities of green hydrogen and is planning a “circular economy” partnership with local farmers
Bayer Growth Ventures' Paimun Amini: Invest in tech for smarter, more sustainable farming
Corporate venture capital showed up in abundance at Smart Agrifood Malaga, where CompassList spoke with Paimun Amini, Director of Venture Investments for Bayer Growth Ventures (BGV)
Green Urban Data: Empowering cities to mitigate climate change
The Valencia-based startup is the first to mitigate urban temperature increases and provide healthy travel route suggestions using AI and big data
Meatable joins Royal DSM to create growth media specific for cell-based meat tech
The R&D between the biotech startup and fellow Dutch nutrition conglomerate could help scale and drive the commercial viability of lab-grown meat
Future Food Asia 2021: Fireside chat with Green Monday's David Yeung
For Chinese startup Green Monday, it’s important to resonate with different local audiences by adapting to local culture and dietary habits and continuously fine-tuning existing products
Bioo’s green power: Electricity, Wi-Fi from a flower pot
The Spanish startup has won accolades and fundings for its NASA-inspired fuel cells and energy-producing plants
Amid IPO talk, Meicai continues to push for growth in bid to become China's Sysco
Covid-19 helped speed up expansion to the B2C market for Meicai, China’s most valuable agrifood tech unicorn founded by a farmer’s son
Housfy leads growth in Spanish proptech
The real estate platform helps clients sell their property without the astronomical agency fees
In a nascent market, one-year-old Starfield has brought its offerings to around 3,000 F&B outlets and generated RMB 10m in revenue
Biomede: Harnessing plants’ natural attributes to decontaminate soil
The Lyon-based startup says using plants to remove harmful metals from the earth is a sustainable, cost-effective green alternative to decontaminate soil in agricultural or urban environments
Refurbed: Electronics recycling marketplace gets $54m for EU consolidation, overseas expansion
Consumers can reduce their carbon footprints by shifting toward a circular economy, become carbon-neutral by planting one tree with every purchase from Refurbed
TurtleTree Labs: Creating sustainable mammalian milk alternatives from stem cells
Founder’s search for high-quality dairy milk led to the creation in a lab of naturally occurring ingredients found in human milk for supply to dairy milk and infant formula businesses
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