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Russia-China Investment Fund (RCIF) is a private equity fund that invests in projects created to advance economic cooperation between Russia and China. RCIF was founded in 2012 by two government-backed funds: Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) and China Investment Corporation (CIC). RCIF has received US$1 billion commitments from both RDIF and CIC. International institutional investors are expected to commit an additional US$2 billion. RCIF will invest at least 70% of its capital in Russia and CIS countries and around 30% in China.
Russia-China Investment Fund (RCIF) is a private equity fund that invests in projects created to advance economic cooperation between Russia and China. RCIF was founded in 2012 by two government-backed funds: Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) and China Investment Corporation (CIC). RCIF has received US$1 billion commitments from both RDIF and CIC. International institutional investors are expected to commit an additional US$2 billion. RCIF will invest at least 70% of its capital in Russia and CIS countries and around 30% in China.
Co-founder of Impress
Vladimir Lupenko is a professional accountant, serial entrepreneur and angel investor. Lupenko’s latest entrepreneurial project is Impress, an invisible aligners company using a hybrid model of remote patient monitoring and in-person visits. The startup, headquartered in Barcelona but operating in several European countries, is regarded as one of the fastest-growing telemedicine companies in Europe.Originally from Russia, Lupenko holds a master’s in Economics from the Plekhanov Russian University of Economics. In 2005 he studied Corporate Finance at the Vienna University of Business and Economics. His professional career started as a Consultant in KPMG Russia in 2005, which he left two years later. Since 2007 he is also the co-founder of FCG, a corporate finance and M&A advisory firm in Russia and since 2013 he is also the non-executive co-founder of CarPrice one of the largest second-hand car marketplaces in Russia and Japan. In 2015, he co-founded AKTIVO a technology-backed real estate platform in Russia.
Vladimir Lupenko is a professional accountant, serial entrepreneur and angel investor. Lupenko’s latest entrepreneurial project is Impress, an invisible aligners company using a hybrid model of remote patient monitoring and in-person visits. The startup, headquartered in Barcelona but operating in several European countries, is regarded as one of the fastest-growing telemedicine companies in Europe.Originally from Russia, Lupenko holds a master’s in Economics from the Plekhanov Russian University of Economics. In 2005 he studied Corporate Finance at the Vienna University of Business and Economics. His professional career started as a Consultant in KPMG Russia in 2005, which he left two years later. Since 2007 he is also the co-founder of FCG, a corporate finance and M&A advisory firm in Russia and since 2013 he is also the non-executive co-founder of CarPrice one of the largest second-hand car marketplaces in Russia and Japan. In 2015, he co-founded AKTIVO a technology-backed real estate platform in Russia.
Founder of DST Global, a late-stage investment firm with US $10 billion under management. Yuri Milner is one of the most influential tech investor in Russia. Under his leadership, DST Global invested in industry leading companies like Facebook, Twitter, Airbnb, Alibaba and Xiaomi. Together with Mark Zuckerberg and Sergey Brin, Yuri Milner founded the Breakthrough Prize to reward top scientists.
Founder of DST Global, a late-stage investment firm with US $10 billion under management. Yuri Milner is one of the most influential tech investor in Russia. Under his leadership, DST Global invested in industry leading companies like Facebook, Twitter, Airbnb, Alibaba and Xiaomi. Together with Mark Zuckerberg and Sergey Brin, Yuri Milner founded the Breakthrough Prize to reward top scientists.
VNV Global was originally founded as Vostok Nafta in 1996, with its first investment in Russia. The investment vehicle initially focused on investments in agriculture and natural resources, but began to diversify into early consumer internet companies like Avito and Tinkoff Bank. Shares were listed on NASDAQ OMX and the VC pivoted to high-growth tech investments in 2007. In 2015, the name was changed to Vostok New Ventures and shortened to VNV Global in 2020 to reflect its international strategy to expand outside Europe.The mid-cap NASDAQ Stockholm exchange-listed VNV mainly invests in mobility, medtech and marketplaces. It currently has 31 startups in its portfolio and six exits managed to date. Recent investments led by VNV include the $43m Series B funding of London-based food waste app OLIO in September 2021 and the $1.6m seed round of Vietnamese dating app Fika in October 2021.
VNV Global was originally founded as Vostok Nafta in 1996, with its first investment in Russia. The investment vehicle initially focused on investments in agriculture and natural resources, but began to diversify into early consumer internet companies like Avito and Tinkoff Bank. Shares were listed on NASDAQ OMX and the VC pivoted to high-growth tech investments in 2007. In 2015, the name was changed to Vostok New Ventures and shortened to VNV Global in 2020 to reflect its international strategy to expand outside Europe.The mid-cap NASDAQ Stockholm exchange-listed VNV mainly invests in mobility, medtech and marketplaces. It currently has 31 startups in its portfolio and six exits managed to date. Recent investments led by VNV include the $43m Series B funding of London-based food waste app OLIO in September 2021 and the $1.6m seed round of Vietnamese dating app Fika in October 2021.
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.
Waheed Ali became a Labour life peer and Baron of Norbury at aged 33, the youngest to join the House of Lords in 1998. He is also one of the few openly gay Muslim politicians in the world and a gay rights activist. Waheed Ali left school and started work in financial research at the age of 16 to support his mother and siblings. He moved on to a media career by co-founding an independent television company Planet 24 with Bob Geldof during the 1990s, pioneering TV reality shows like Survivor. Planet 24 was sold to ITV franchisee Carlton Communications in 1999 for £15m. He also backed Elizabeth Murdoch’s TV production company Shine that was sold to her father, Rupert Murdoch’s media group, 21st Century Fox. Of Guyana and Trinidad descent, the well-known British media tycoon is also a businessman and investor. In 2011, he lost millions by investing in loss-making Chorion that owned the Agatha Christie literary rights. He formed a television production company Silvergate Media to acquire the rights to several Chorion TV series like Beatrix Potter. As an investor, he became the chairman of online fashion marketplace ASOS for 12 years until 2012. He later founded the “ASOS of India,” Koovs that was listed in London in 2014. Most recently, he joined the Series B funding round of London-based zero-food-waste app OLIO in September 2021.
Waheed Ali became a Labour life peer and Baron of Norbury at aged 33, the youngest to join the House of Lords in 1998. He is also one of the few openly gay Muslim politicians in the world and a gay rights activist. Waheed Ali left school and started work in financial research at the age of 16 to support his mother and siblings. He moved on to a media career by co-founding an independent television company Planet 24 with Bob Geldof during the 1990s, pioneering TV reality shows like Survivor. Planet 24 was sold to ITV franchisee Carlton Communications in 1999 for £15m. He also backed Elizabeth Murdoch’s TV production company Shine that was sold to her father, Rupert Murdoch’s media group, 21st Century Fox. Of Guyana and Trinidad descent, the well-known British media tycoon is also a businessman and investor. In 2011, he lost millions by investing in loss-making Chorion that owned the Agatha Christie literary rights. He formed a television production company Silvergate Media to acquire the rights to several Chorion TV series like Beatrix Potter. As an investor, he became the chairman of online fashion marketplace ASOS for 12 years until 2012. He later founded the “ASOS of India,” Koovs that was listed in London in 2014. Most recently, he joined the Series B funding round of London-based zero-food-waste app OLIO in September 2021.
Targeting the multibillion-dollar global games market, Alkemis Games wants to make world-class mobile games for mid-core players in Indonesia and abroad.
Targeting the multibillion-dollar global games market, Alkemis Games wants to make world-class mobile games for mid-core players in Indonesia and abroad.
Giving coworking centers a run for their money, Sheltair offers the convenience, flexibility and privacy of by the hour reservations at private meeting spaces.
Giving coworking centers a run for their money, Sheltair offers the convenience, flexibility and privacy of by the hour reservations at private meeting spaces.
Overworked middle-class Chinese are seeking, and willing to pay for, more relaxing, restful vacations overseas – Yueyang Dujia’s resorts offer exactly that.
Overworked middle-class Chinese are seeking, and willing to pay for, more relaxing, restful vacations overseas – Yueyang Dujia’s resorts offer exactly that.
Expense management app finds the best tariffs, automates switch to lowest-price provider and aggregates bills into one fixed monthly payment – allowing better financial planning.
Expense management app finds the best tariffs, automates switch to lowest-price provider and aggregates bills into one fixed monthly payment – allowing better financial planning.
The convenience of on-demand Chinese traditional massage, without compromising safety – Dana+ only engages professional therapists with minimum five years’ experience and licensed salons.
The convenience of on-demand Chinese traditional massage, without compromising safety – Dana+ only engages professional therapists with minimum five years’ experience and licensed salons.
The first equity crowdfunding company to be licensed in Indonesia, Santara started locally in Yogyakarta to help SMEs in Indonesia, attract investors and raise capital.
The first equity crowdfunding company to be licensed in Indonesia, Santara started locally in Yogyakarta to help SMEs in Indonesia, attract investors and raise capital.
Thanks to Bridestory’s engaging pinboard interface and trusted client referrals, couples can easily complete all their wedding-related shopping in a single online marketplace.
Thanks to Bridestory’s engaging pinboard interface and trusted client referrals, couples can easily complete all their wedding-related shopping in a single online marketplace.
More than just a food delivery service, Madhang is helping amateur home chefs in Indonesia reach a wider audience and build a viable business.
More than just a food delivery service, Madhang is helping amateur home chefs in Indonesia reach a wider audience and build a viable business.
Using an app containing hundreds of interactive comics, M Mandarin helps foreigners learn Mandarin through other languages and by immersing them in virtual real-life situations.
Using an app containing hundreds of interactive comics, M Mandarin helps foreigners learn Mandarin through other languages and by immersing them in virtual real-life situations.
HighPitch 2020: Yogyakarta chapter won by on-demand lab testing and solar cell startups
Judges lauded the variety of ideas, but said startups could improve their presentations and clearly state the problems they are solving
Mi Terro turns milk waste into eco-friendly clothing and packaging
With food giants like Danone, Arla and Dole as partners, US-Sino startup Mi Terro plans to extend its technology to plant-based food waste like soy to get plastic and fiber alternatives
The Store Front: Striving to disrupt streaming with just rewards for musicians
Dubbing itself “the most equitable store around,” The Store Front aims to provide the fairest possible digital sales platform for musicians
Narasi TV: Creating a better media experience for Indonesia
Spearheaded by a popular talkshow host, this new media startup seeks to cultivate a more positive online media environment
Les Nouveaux Affineurs: Disrupting centuries-old French cheese culture
Backed by Michelin-star chefs and investors, Les Noveaux Affineurs is gearing up to be a global player in the billion-dollar vegan cheese market
Allozymes wants to supercharge manufacturing with engineered enzymes
The Future Food Asia 2021 award winner speeds up enzyme engineering from years to months, is already attracting clients and has just raised $5m seed funding
Vence: Virtual fencing for sustainable livestock rearing
The startup uses GPS and AI algorithms to create virtual fences that work with animal collars for more efficient management of livestock and grasslands
Portugal's health & medtech startups: Taking innovation and disruption to heart
Backed by local and foreign money, Portugal’s healthcare and medical technology startups are hungry to go global
Paint-and-sip startup Bartega pivots online amid Covid-19, spreading the joy of painting to more
The Indonesian startup finds new opportunities for growth in its unexpected shift
Nodeflux: Automating computer vision analysis for the smart cities of tomorrow
Indonesia's first facial recognition tech company aims to become a central player in Jakarta's smart city push
TOPDOX relaunched: from consumer to corporate
Half a million users later, productivity software startup TOPDOX made the jump to B2B. Its co-founder and CEO, Nelson Pereira, tells us why
How influential is your influencer? This startup has the metrics to turn buzz into gold
Influencity is a new way for companies and brands to win in social media marketing
Amartha CEO and founder apologizes for Covid-19 letter that mixed government work with his business
Andi Taufan retracted the letter, saying haste to support Covid-19 prevention program led to administrative errors, after public uproar and allegations of conflict of interest
4D ShoeTech: Digital design platform helps shoemakers to slash production time by over 60%
Armed with new funding, 4D ShoeTech is scaling its Ideation platform to offer digital modelling services to cover other popular products like suitcases
Poliloop: Tackling pollution crisis with plastic-eating bacteria for industrial use
Hungarian biotech Poliloop is closing $2m seed funding for “bacteria cocktail” that breaks down plastic into organic waste quickly, enabling more affordable and eco-friendly waste management
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