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Paul Allen was an American business magnate and investor. Best known as Microsoft Corporation co-founder with his childhood friend Bill Gates, he left the company after eight years after being diagnosed with Hodgkin’s disease. Allen died in 2018 at the age of 65, with a net worth of $20.3bn.His multibillion-dollar investment arm Vulcan Capital has backed tech startups around the world, including Spotify, Alibaba Group and Flipkart. Allen also owned the NBA's Portland Trail Blazers, the NFL's Seattle Seahawks and has a stake in the Seattle Sounders soccer team. He also donated over $2bn to philanthropic initiatives.
Paul Allen was an American business magnate and investor. Best known as Microsoft Corporation co-founder with his childhood friend Bill Gates, he left the company after eight years after being diagnosed with Hodgkin’s disease. Allen died in 2018 at the age of 65, with a net worth of $20.3bn.His multibillion-dollar investment arm Vulcan Capital has backed tech startups around the world, including Spotify, Alibaba Group and Flipkart. Allen also owned the NBA's Portland Trail Blazers, the NFL's Seattle Seahawks and has a stake in the Seattle Sounders soccer team. He also donated over $2bn to philanthropic initiatives.
Karnataka Information and Biotechnology Venture Fund (KITVEN)
Founded in 1999, KITVEN is a state investor in startups in the Indian state of Karnataka. Major investment sectors include biotech, animation, visual effects, electronics, manufacturing, gaming and comics. Based in Bengaluru, the office is run by Karnataka Asset Management Company Private Limited.KITVEN has invested in more than 50 startups. In 2019, the VC invested in String Bio’s Series A round and joined the $2.2m seed round of smart lock startup Open App. Backed by state and central government financial institutions, the VC manages five funds: KITVEN Fund, KITVEN Fund 2, KITVEN Fund 3 Biotech, KITVEN Fund 4 and Karnataka Semiconductor Venture Capital Fund (KARSEMVEN Fund).
Founded in 1999, KITVEN is a state investor in startups in the Indian state of Karnataka. Major investment sectors include biotech, animation, visual effects, electronics, manufacturing, gaming and comics. Based in Bengaluru, the office is run by Karnataka Asset Management Company Private Limited.KITVEN has invested in more than 50 startups. In 2019, the VC invested in String Bio’s Series A round and joined the $2.2m seed round of smart lock startup Open App. Backed by state and central government financial institutions, the VC manages five funds: KITVEN Fund, KITVEN Fund 2, KITVEN Fund 3 Biotech, KITVEN Fund 4 and Karnataka Semiconductor Venture Capital Fund (KARSEMVEN Fund).
Founded in 1999, TLCOM Capital now has offices in Kenya, Nigeria and the UK. Originally a global VC investor, its key investment objective now is to tackle Africa’s greatest challenges via its TIDE Africa Fund that was established in 2017.Total funding to date stands at $300m and investments range from $500,000 to $10m. It currently has 12 portfolio companies and has managed 13 exits. Recent investments include the $6m Series A round of Kenyan agro-focused insurtech PULA and the $7.5m Series A round of Nigerian edtech uLesson Education.
Founded in 1999, TLCOM Capital now has offices in Kenya, Nigeria and the UK. Originally a global VC investor, its key investment objective now is to tackle Africa’s greatest challenges via its TIDE Africa Fund that was established in 2017.Total funding to date stands at $300m and investments range from $500,000 to $10m. It currently has 12 portfolio companies and has managed 13 exits. Recent investments include the $6m Series A round of Kenyan agro-focused insurtech PULA and the $7.5m Series A round of Nigerian edtech uLesson Education.
With more than 175 years of history, Navistar is the fourth biggest truck-maker in the US. The company drives new innovations in engine technologies, with products ranging from commercial trucks and buses to defense vehicles.In June 2020, it partnered with self-driving trucking startup TuSimple to produce L4 autonomous trucks. It also invested in its first Chinese company TuSimple.In March 2021, Navistar stockholders approved acquisition by TRATON, part of the Volkswagen Group. TRATON has also invested in TuSimple.
With more than 175 years of history, Navistar is the fourth biggest truck-maker in the US. The company drives new innovations in engine technologies, with products ranging from commercial trucks and buses to defense vehicles.In June 2020, it partnered with self-driving trucking startup TuSimple to produce L4 autonomous trucks. It also invested in its first Chinese company TuSimple.In March 2021, Navistar stockholders approved acquisition by TRATON, part of the Volkswagen Group. TRATON has also invested in TuSimple.
Shell Foundation is the not-for-profit investment arm of the global energy giant Shell. Based in London, the foundation was set up in 2000 to invest in social and environmental impact companies, including startups with the potential to reach out to over 10m low-income consumers and achieve financial viability within 10 years. The foundation mainly invests at the pre-seed and seed funding stage and currently has 77 startups in its portfolio. In January 2021, it joined the $790,000 seed round of African agritech social enterprise AgroCenta and also gave a $350,000 grant to sustainable mobility platform Easy Matatu in Uganda.
Shell Foundation is the not-for-profit investment arm of the global energy giant Shell. Based in London, the foundation was set up in 2000 to invest in social and environmental impact companies, including startups with the potential to reach out to over 10m low-income consumers and achieve financial viability within 10 years. The foundation mainly invests at the pre-seed and seed funding stage and currently has 77 startups in its portfolio. In January 2021, it joined the $790,000 seed round of African agritech social enterprise AgroCenta and also gave a $350,000 grant to sustainable mobility platform Easy Matatu in Uganda.
Twitter co-founder Evan Williams is also CEO at media company Medium and an angel investor with disclosed investments in 18 startups to date. His investments are across multiple market segments and are all based in the US. His most recent disclosed investments include participation in the $4.6m seed round of compensation fintech player OpenComp in March 2021, as well as in the $30m Series B round of audio and video creation platform Descript in January 2021.
Twitter co-founder Evan Williams is also CEO at media company Medium and an angel investor with disclosed investments in 18 startups to date. His investments are across multiple market segments and are all based in the US. His most recent disclosed investments include participation in the $4.6m seed round of compensation fintech player OpenComp in March 2021, as well as in the $30m Series B round of audio and video creation platform Descript in January 2021.
Big Idea Ventures Founder Andrew D Ive: Asia will lead cell-based meat innovation
In a wide-ranging interview, the managing general partner of the US- and Singapore-based foodtech investor also expounds on his goal to extend sustainability to the rest of the food sector, combining good returns with doing good
From delivery riders to MSMEs, Igloo aims to make insurance more accessible
Expanding from its origins in e-commerce insurance, Igloo seeks growth in credit insurance and income protection for middle-income groups in Southeast Asia
Grain Meat: Focusing on whole cut plant-based meat
With its proprietary fiber weaving technique and specially-designed machinery, Wuxi-based Grain Meat aims to replicate the texture and even the grain of real meat
Xrush makes brushing fun for kids with "smart toothbrushes"
Imitating every brushing move by a child, Xrush's smart gadget uses interactive games to motivate kids to brush their teeth properly
China a “positive environment” for uptake of cultured meat, researcher tells Future Food Asia
But for interested cultured meat companies, China-based Chloe Dempsey suggests it would be better to wait, observe and learn more about the market before trying to tap its massive potential
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
Do plant-based meat alternatives stand a chance in China, the world's largest meat consumer?
Major food brands and foodtech startups are trying to build their following in a nascent market forecast to grow to nearly $12bn worth by 2023
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.
Affordable pet healthcare insurance at your finger “Tips”
Over 78% of China's pet owners buy insurance to get the best services for their dogs and cats. Tips, an online platform for pet insurance and healthcare products, wants their business
Indonesian insurtech Qoala survives pandemic with new partners and products
Acquisition of Thai insurtech FairDee to spearhead expansion into Southeast Asia, building on earlier entry into Malaysia and Vietnam and a Covid-19 travel insurance product at home
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
Meatable: Cell-based meat startup secures $47m Series A for scalable technology
The Dutch startup offers a pioneering technology for quickly scaling cell-based meat production while eliminating the need for animal-derived growth media
New Food Invest: Growing an alternative protein business in Asia
With more than 4bn people, Asia presents unique opportunities and challenges to alternative protein startups. Four leading entrepreneurs shared their experiences at the recent New Food Invest conference
Novameat: 3D printing tech to develop meat substitute products
Italian scientist Giuseppe Scionti has repurposed bioprinting technology used to create an artificial human ear to develop a plant-based "steak"
Because Animals: Pioneering cultured meat for pets
The biotech startup is disrupting the pet food processing industry with cell-based food to minimize environmental “pawprints” and promote animal welfare
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