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The Craftory is a London-based investment house with a satellite office in San Francisco. Founded in 2018 by retail and media industry veterans Ernesto Schmitt and Ellio Leoni Sceti, the firm has made seven investments in various consumer goods brands. Sceti is also the chairman of London-based family VC firm LSG Holdings, with his brother Patrick as the MD.The Craftory’s $375m fund specializes in building a new investment house of consumer brands, hence its name from the words, “craft" and “factory.” It mainly offers permanent and growth capital to consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands. The Craftory supports CPG challenger brands to help them to grow from “craft” businesses to sustainable, mass CPG brands, offering consumers better choices for everyday products.
The Craftory is a London-based investment house with a satellite office in San Francisco. Founded in 2018 by retail and media industry veterans Ernesto Schmitt and Ellio Leoni Sceti, the firm has made seven investments in various consumer goods brands. Sceti is also the chairman of London-based family VC firm LSG Holdings, with his brother Patrick as the MD.The Craftory’s $375m fund specializes in building a new investment house of consumer brands, hence its name from the words, “craft" and “factory.” It mainly offers permanent and growth capital to consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands. The Craftory supports CPG challenger brands to help them to grow from “craft” businesses to sustainable, mass CPG brands, offering consumers better choices for everyday products.
The Rise Fund is a $2bn impact investing fund co-founded by U2 front man Bono, Bill McGlashan and Jeff Skoll. The fund has partnered with nonprofit consultancy The Bridgespan Group to develop an evidence-based model for quantifying the impact of the firm’s investments.The global impact investment vehicle is managed by TPGGrowth, part of the multibillion-dollar investment firm TPG that focuses on growth equity investments and mid-market buyouts. As of December 2019, the fund has deployed $1.4bn across its investment portfolio.
The Rise Fund is a $2bn impact investing fund co-founded by U2 front man Bono, Bill McGlashan and Jeff Skoll. The fund has partnered with nonprofit consultancy The Bridgespan Group to develop an evidence-based model for quantifying the impact of the firm’s investments.The global impact investment vehicle is managed by TPGGrowth, part of the multibillion-dollar investment firm TPG that focuses on growth equity investments and mid-market buyouts. As of December 2019, the fund has deployed $1.4bn across its investment portfolio.
Wholly owned by the Singapore-based real estate group CapitaLand, The Ascott is the world’s leading international serviced residence owner-operator, present in more than 25 countries. Ascott China is also one of the leading players in China’s apartment service and management industry, with 17,000+ units in 27 cities.
Wholly owned by the Singapore-based real estate group CapitaLand, The Ascott is the world’s leading international serviced residence owner-operator, present in more than 25 countries. Ascott China is also one of the leading players in China’s apartment service and management industry, with 17,000+ units in 27 cities.
The Shonet harnesses the power of social media influencers to turn users into customers of popular local and international fashion and beauty brands.
The Shonet harnesses the power of social media influencers to turn users into customers of popular local and international fashion and beauty brands.
Established in 2002, the Edge Group focuses on real estate investment and venture capital holdings. Headed by José Luis Pinto Basto, its investment strategy is based on the “triple bottom line” philosophy: reaching the optimal balance between economic, social and environmental sustainability.
Established in 2002, the Edge Group focuses on real estate investment and venture capital holdings. Headed by José Luis Pinto Basto, its investment strategy is based on the “triple bottom line” philosophy: reaching the optimal balance between economic, social and environmental sustainability.
Launched in 2017 by the Mobile World Capital Barcelona, The Collider is a new venture builder that brings together scientists and entrepreneurs to carry out scientific and technological projects through highly innovative startups. It aims to foster the adoption and implementation of new technologies in the field of AI, IoT, Blockchain, VR and 5G networks to facilitate technological transitions and innovations through science and deep-tech knowledge.
Launched in 2017 by the Mobile World Capital Barcelona, The Collider is a new venture builder that brings together scientists and entrepreneurs to carry out scientific and technological projects through highly innovative startups. It aims to foster the adoption and implementation of new technologies in the field of AI, IoT, Blockchain, VR and 5G networks to facilitate technological transitions and innovations through science and deep-tech knowledge.
The Venture City is a tech accelerator with international growth hubs. The VC was established in 2017 by former Facebook executive Laura González-Estéfani with co-founder Clara Bullrich from Guggenheim Partners Latin America/LJ Partnership.The ecosystem accelerator is data-driven and has diverse interests in AI, healthtech, cybersecurity, SaaS, marketplaces, fintech, blockchain and VR. It also provides the full A-Z package of expertise to support startups that have the potential to scale internationally, especially in LatAm, Asia and Africa.
The Venture City is a tech accelerator with international growth hubs. The VC was established in 2017 by former Facebook executive Laura González-Estéfani with co-founder Clara Bullrich from Guggenheim Partners Latin America/LJ Partnership.The ecosystem accelerator is data-driven and has diverse interests in AI, healthtech, cybersecurity, SaaS, marketplaces, fintech, blockchain and VR. It also provides the full A-Z package of expertise to support startups that have the potential to scale internationally, especially in LatAm, Asia and Africa.
The Graduate Syndicate is led by Harvard Business School senior lecturer Jeff Bussgang. The fund primarily invests in startups founded by Harvard graduates, particularly HBS alumni. It is linked to Flybridge Capital Partners, where Jeff Bussgang has served as a general partner since 2003.
The Graduate Syndicate is led by Harvard Business School senior lecturer Jeff Bussgang. The fund primarily invests in startups founded by Harvard graduates, particularly HBS alumni. It is linked to Flybridge Capital Partners, where Jeff Bussgang has served as a general partner since 2003.
Co-founder and Chief Design Officer of Fabelio
With a master’s in Commerce and Finance, Marshall Utoyo quickly founded a financial services firm Utoyo & Partners in November 2010. An entrepreneur at heart, he left the firm in January 2013. He had already co-founded a furniture business FASA Works and a coworking hub Conclave in 2012. He exited both in March 2015. The Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB) graduate returned to the furniture business as a co-founder of Fabelio. Launched in June 2015 with seed funding of US$500,000, the e-commerce furniture company has also secured US$2 million in Series A funds in 2016.
With a master’s in Commerce and Finance, Marshall Utoyo quickly founded a financial services firm Utoyo & Partners in November 2010. An entrepreneur at heart, he left the firm in January 2013. He had already co-founded a furniture business FASA Works and a coworking hub Conclave in 2012. He exited both in March 2015. The Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB) graduate returned to the furniture business as a co-founder of Fabelio. Launched in June 2015 with seed funding of US$500,000, the e-commerce furniture company has also secured US$2 million in Series A funds in 2016.
Co-founder and CMO of Zaask
Kiruba Shankar Eswaran holds a bachelor’s in Engineering from Anna University and an MBA from The Lisbon MBA while on a full merit scholarship. Following that, he was a manager of mobile payments at mobile engagement solutions firm TIMWE.
Kiruba Shankar Eswaran holds a bachelor’s in Engineering from Anna University and an MBA from The Lisbon MBA while on a full merit scholarship. Following that, he was a manager of mobile payments at mobile engagement solutions firm TIMWE.
Co-founder of Sharkpark
The founder of Nasdaq-listed computer-based testing services firm ATA Education Group and Zhihuitianxia (Intelligent World), a supplier of science experiment kits and teaching materials for schools and kindergartens, Ma Xiaofeng is an economics graduate of Nanjing University.
The founder of Nasdaq-listed computer-based testing services firm ATA Education Group and Zhihuitianxia (Intelligent World), a supplier of science experiment kits and teaching materials for schools and kindergartens, Ma Xiaofeng is an economics graduate of Nanjing University.
Co-founder of Botika
Serial entrepreneur Vita Subiyakti graduated in Information Technology from Universitas Pembangunan Nasional Veteran Yogyakarta in Indonesia. She joined Ditto Anindita’s software engineering firm PT RuangKerja in 2005 and continues to work there as marketing director. Vita later became a co-founder and public relations guru for Botika.She is also currently involved in other businesses including Kontraksi Nyaman, a mobile app that delivers Gentle Birth hypnobirthing programs. She is also a managing partner at Six Senses Restaurant and building design and developer Zona Bisnis Indonesia. She also works to promote hardware products for Best Retail Supply firm.
Serial entrepreneur Vita Subiyakti graduated in Information Technology from Universitas Pembangunan Nasional Veteran Yogyakarta in Indonesia. She joined Ditto Anindita’s software engineering firm PT RuangKerja in 2005 and continues to work there as marketing director. Vita later became a co-founder and public relations guru for Botika.She is also currently involved in other businesses including Kontraksi Nyaman, a mobile app that delivers Gentle Birth hypnobirthing programs. She is also a managing partner at Six Senses Restaurant and building design and developer Zona Bisnis Indonesia. She also works to promote hardware products for Best Retail Supply firm.
Co-founder and Head of Communication and Design of CoolFarm
João Igor graduated with a degree in Communication, Design and Media Studies from the School of Education of Coimbra (ESEC) in 2008. The digital marketer worked for four years at Imagemplus until 2012, when he co-founded mobile software development firm CoolApps, together with CoolFarm co-founders Liliana Marques and Eduardo Esteves. In July 2014, he co-founded indoor farming agtech CoolFarm and worked as marketing and communications manager until June 2018. He was communications manager at relocation startup Moviinn for one year until 2015. Currently based in Lisbon, he now a marketing communications specialist with London's HR recruitment firm Transformify.
João Igor graduated with a degree in Communication, Design and Media Studies from the School of Education of Coimbra (ESEC) in 2008. The digital marketer worked for four years at Imagemplus until 2012, when he co-founded mobile software development firm CoolApps, together with CoolFarm co-founders Liliana Marques and Eduardo Esteves. In July 2014, he co-founded indoor farming agtech CoolFarm and worked as marketing and communications manager until June 2018. He was communications manager at relocation startup Moviinn for one year until 2015. Currently based in Lisbon, he now a marketing communications specialist with London's HR recruitment firm Transformify.
The first EU company combining beekeeping derivatives and cannabidiol (CBD) properties to harness biodiversity and sustainability in alternative medicine and cosmetics.
The first EU company combining beekeeping derivatives and cannabidiol (CBD) properties to harness biodiversity and sustainability in alternative medicine and cosmetics.
CEO and founder of Yigongli (1KMXC)
Born in 1987, Shi Hengzhi is a serial entrepreneur. Before founding Yigongli in 2013, he founded three startups including WishBird, a consultancy firm for overseas studies. He holds a master's degree in Economics from Cambridge University.
Born in 1987, Shi Hengzhi is a serial entrepreneur. Before founding Yigongli in 2013, he founded three startups including WishBird, a consultancy firm for overseas studies. He holds a master's degree in Economics from Cambridge University.
Daniel Oliver: Building a "Facebook" for investments in biotech startups
The biologist and crowdfunding expert has pioneered the growth of Spanish biotech startups, providing access to early-stage investments, with support from scientific experts worldwide
Ento: Making cookies and burger patties from crickets
From whole-roasted crickets and granola bars to sausages and meatballs, Ento aims to tap the growing market for insect-based alternative proteins, targeting enthusiasts and early adopters
Indonesia agritech startup HARA goes on the blockchain
What began as a way to help farmers make data-driven decisions has unexpectedly expanded into blockchain. How does HARA plan to use this technology to improve outcomes in agriculture?
Nuuk, the cooler box poised to disrupt cold chain logistics
Barcelona-based startup Groenlandia Tech has developed a smart cooler box to track and monitor biological samples, providing an extra layer of security and control during transport
Geetest provides an easy and fun way to secure websites and apps
This startup’s behavior-based verification process takes less than a second to finish, but that’s all the time it needs to distinguish a human from a robot
Forget Instacart. Now you can get groceries from the vending machine downstairs
A Beijing startup has created a faster way for customers to purchase milk and eggs – just pop downstairs, buy from its smart vending machine and pay by smartphone
Tezign, where design meets technology
By building a bridge between creative talents and enterprises, this Chinese startup is providing designers with more work opportunities
Bernardo Hernández: Celebrity investor and Google's former marketing whiz
The angel investor behind some of the most successful Spanish internet startups also has an unusual honor for techies – GQ’s Man of the Year
TheVentures founders launch Singapore VC to drive deals in Southeast Asia
The Korean Viki co-founders return to Singapore as venture builders and investors, offering South Korean partnerships and “CTO-as-a-service” in Southeast Asia
Bukalapak to raise IDR 21tn in Indonesia's biggest IPO yet
Although trailing rivals Tokopedia and Shopee in market share, Bukalapak cut its losses last year and will be Indonesia’s first unicorn to go public
Marta Esteve: Talent, intuition and resolve – a winning formula for entrepreneurship
She founded her first two internet startups during the dot-com era. Today, Marta Esteve is considered one of the most influential and successful women entrepreneurs in the Spanish startup ecosystem
Ajaib targets millennials with easy-to-use investment app
Y Combinator alumnus Ajaib recently acquired a local brokerage to add stock trading to its products
UBTECH: CES robotics star wants to bring humanoid robots to every family
UBTECH’s next-generation bipedal robot recently made an impressive global debut, and the startup’s founder has once again become the focus of attention
Mindtera: Building mental resilience through bite-sized lessons
Mindtera wants to nip mental health issues in the bud by equipping working adults with skills to navigate work challenges and personal relationships, using their phones
Meituan, the “Amazon for local services”
Now worth over US$50 billion, the company has always focused on one end-goal: help consumers eat better, live better
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