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Founded in Shenzhen in 2013, Topsailing Capital is mainly involved in venture capital and private equity funding of diverse industry sectors like culture, entertainment, big data, intelligent manufacturing, agriculture, environmental protection and medicine.
Founded in Shenzhen in 2013, Topsailing Capital is mainly involved in venture capital and private equity funding of diverse industry sectors like culture, entertainment, big data, intelligent manufacturing, agriculture, environmental protection and medicine.
Bo Shao graduated with a Harvard degree in Physics and Electrical Engineering in 1995 and worked at the Boston Consulting Group for almost two years until 1997. After obtaining an MBA from Harvard in 1999, he started EachNet in China. The e-commerce platform was acquired by eBay in 2003 for US$225m and Bo went on to other ventures like Babytree and Parent Lab Inc.Based in San Francisco, the angel investor became a founding partner of Matrix Partners China in 2008. He focuses on early-stage investments in the internet, e-commerce and new media sectors.
Bo Shao graduated with a Harvard degree in Physics and Electrical Engineering in 1995 and worked at the Boston Consulting Group for almost two years until 1997. After obtaining an MBA from Harvard in 1999, he started EachNet in China. The e-commerce platform was acquired by eBay in 2003 for US$225m and Bo went on to other ventures like Babytree and Parent Lab Inc.Based in San Francisco, the angel investor became a founding partner of Matrix Partners China in 2008. He focuses on early-stage investments in the internet, e-commerce and new media sectors.
Zhangjiang Torch Venture Capital
Founded as the investment arm of Spinnotec, a state-owned venture capital firm, in November 2008, Zhangjiang Torch Venture Capital is a state-owned financial investment company. It invests primarily in early-stage tech startups.
Founded as the investment arm of Spinnotec, a state-owned venture capital firm, in November 2008, Zhangjiang Torch Venture Capital is a state-owned financial investment company. It invests primarily in early-stage tech startups.
Everest Venture Capital was founded in Beijing in July 2010. By May 2019, it had invested in 80 companies in many different sectors, including, artificial intelligence, media, healthcare, robotics, automobile and edtech.
Everest Venture Capital was founded in Beijing in July 2010. By May 2019, it had invested in 80 companies in many different sectors, including, artificial intelligence, media, healthcare, robotics, automobile and edtech.
Yuexiu Industrial Fund is a fund management company founded by Yuexiu Group in Guangzhou in August 2011. It works as an investment arm of Yuexiu Group and invests mainly in emerging industries. As at November 2018, it had RMB 50 billion under its management.
Yuexiu Industrial Fund is a fund management company founded by Yuexiu Group in Guangzhou in August 2011. It works as an investment arm of Yuexiu Group and invests mainly in emerging industries. As at November 2018, it had RMB 50 billion under its management.
Founded in Shanghai in May 2015, CICC Zhide specializes in investment consultation, equity investment and management. The company is a subsidiary of CICC Capital that was established in 1995. The China International Capital Corporation (CICC) is China's first joint venture bank, with its HQ in Beijing. CICC was listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in 2015.
Founded in Shanghai in May 2015, CICC Zhide specializes in investment consultation, equity investment and management. The company is a subsidiary of CICC Capital that was established in 1995. The China International Capital Corporation (CICC) is China's first joint venture bank, with its HQ in Beijing. CICC was listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in 2015.
As one of the original enterprises of the Japanese Mitsubishi Group, Mitsubishi Motors started its automotive business in the pre-World War era. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries produced and imported cars for local use. The automotive company became part of the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi alliance in 2016 after Nissan acquired a controlling stake in Mitsubishi Motors. Indonesia's Gojek is its latest investment to expand into the ride-hailing tech sector in Southeast-Asia.
As one of the original enterprises of the Japanese Mitsubishi Group, Mitsubishi Motors started its automotive business in the pre-World War era. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries produced and imported cars for local use. The automotive company became part of the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi alliance in 2016 after Nissan acquired a controlling stake in Mitsubishi Motors. Indonesia's Gojek is its latest investment to expand into the ride-hailing tech sector in Southeast-Asia.
Guojin Capital was established in Shenzhen in December 2013. It invests mainly in early- and mid-stage internet startups and projects. Guojin Capital has invested in over 100 startups whose total market value exceeds RMB 20bn. It currently manages 12 RMB funds worth around RMB 3bn in total.
Guojin Capital was established in Shenzhen in December 2013. It invests mainly in early- and mid-stage internet startups and projects. Guojin Capital has invested in over 100 startups whose total market value exceeds RMB 20bn. It currently manages 12 RMB funds worth around RMB 3bn in total.
SFund, aka Guangzhou Industrial Investment Fund Management Co Ltd, was established in March 2013 by the Guangzhou Municipal Government to boost industrial upgrading in the city. Its business covers government fund management, private equity investment and venture capital investment.In July 2018, SFund became a subsidiary of Guangzhou City Construction Investment Group. The decision was made by the Guangzhou Municipal Government and the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council.SFund has set up seven funds, managing total assets worth RMB 139bn. It has invested in 343 companies, 13 of which have become public-listed.
SFund, aka Guangzhou Industrial Investment Fund Management Co Ltd, was established in March 2013 by the Guangzhou Municipal Government to boost industrial upgrading in the city. Its business covers government fund management, private equity investment and venture capital investment.In July 2018, SFund became a subsidiary of Guangzhou City Construction Investment Group. The decision was made by the Guangzhou Municipal Government and the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council.SFund has set up seven funds, managing total assets worth RMB 139bn. It has invested in 343 companies, 13 of which have become public-listed.
Founded in Beijing in 2012, Ying Capital specializes in private equity investment in manufacturing in China. It has branch offices in Suzhou and Shenzhen. The firm mainly invests in the applications of intelligent technology, IoT and robots in manufacturing. It also has interests in supply chains, automobiles, electronics, new energy, textiles and garments.
Founded in Beijing in 2012, Ying Capital specializes in private equity investment in manufacturing in China. It has branch offices in Suzhou and Shenzhen. The firm mainly invests in the applications of intelligent technology, IoT and robots in manufacturing. It also has interests in supply chains, automobiles, electronics, new energy, textiles and garments.
Boruide Investment was founded in Shenzhen in late 2013. It specializes in early-stage investments in IoT, artificial intelligence, consumer goods, entertainment and media.
Boruide Investment was founded in Shenzhen in late 2013. It specializes in early-stage investments in IoT, artificial intelligence, consumer goods, entertainment and media.
Founded in October 2013, JD Finance was renamed as JD Digits in November 2018. The fintech arm of Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com focuses on applying digital technology, artificial intelligence and IoT in five sectors: finance, smart cities, agriculture, campus development and marketing.The company manages five sub-brands: JD Finance, JD iCity, JD Agriculture, JD Shaodongjia, and JD MO Media. In September 2017, a joint venture was established with Central Group, one of Thailand’s biggest retailers. In December 2017, JD Digits also started operating an AI lab in Silicon Valley.
Founded in October 2013, JD Finance was renamed as JD Digits in November 2018. The fintech arm of Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com focuses on applying digital technology, artificial intelligence and IoT in five sectors: finance, smart cities, agriculture, campus development and marketing.The company manages five sub-brands: JD Finance, JD iCity, JD Agriculture, JD Shaodongjia, and JD MO Media. In September 2017, a joint venture was established with Central Group, one of Thailand’s biggest retailers. In December 2017, JD Digits also started operating an AI lab in Silicon Valley.
Founded in April 1993, Nvidia Corp is a California-based designer and producer of graphics processing units (GPUs) and system chips (SoCs) for the professional gaming, mobile computing and automotive markets. Its technology is widely used on laptops, workstations, mobile devices and PCs. As an investor, it has invested in more than a dozen AI-related startups worldwide since 2017.
Founded in April 1993, Nvidia Corp is a California-based designer and producer of graphics processing units (GPUs) and system chips (SoCs) for the professional gaming, mobile computing and automotive markets. Its technology is widely used on laptops, workstations, mobile devices and PCs. As an investor, it has invested in more than a dozen AI-related startups worldwide since 2017.
Baidu Ventures (BV) was launched as an AI-investment arm of online search and internet conglomerate Baidu in September 2016. It has regional headquarters in Beijing and Silicon Valley. With a phase-I fund of US$200m, it focuses on early-stage AI-startups.In San Francisco, BV's non-strategic fund focuses on the AI and robotics sectors providing pre-seed to Series B funding. Headed by Saman Farid as partner since November 2017, the US team manages investments in over 70 startups including Airmap, Covariant.ai, Atomwise, 8i and Subtle Medical.
Baidu Ventures (BV) was launched as an AI-investment arm of online search and internet conglomerate Baidu in September 2016. It has regional headquarters in Beijing and Silicon Valley. With a phase-I fund of US$200m, it focuses on early-stage AI-startups.In San Francisco, BV's non-strategic fund focuses on the AI and robotics sectors providing pre-seed to Series B funding. Headed by Saman Farid as partner since November 2017, the US team manages investments in over 70 startups including Airmap, Covariant.ai, Atomwise, 8i and Subtle Medical.
Founded in Beijing in 2015, Frees Fund is an asset management company with a portfolio valued at RMB 3.6bn. Frees primarily invests in early-stage startups in diverse sectors including fintech, education, healthcare, entertainment, hardware, intelligent manufacturing and SaaS. The VC is incorporated as Shanghai Ziyou Investment Management Co Ltd.
Founded in Beijing in 2015, Frees Fund is an asset management company with a portfolio valued at RMB 3.6bn. Frees primarily invests in early-stage startups in diverse sectors including fintech, education, healthcare, entertainment, hardware, intelligent manufacturing and SaaS. The VC is incorporated as Shanghai Ziyou Investment Management Co Ltd.
Europe ramps up development of local EV battery sector in race to zero emissions
Startups, automakers jostle or unite to ride the fast-growing EV battery market, as the EU pumps billions into developing its own value chain, to cut reliance on imports
SWITCH Singapore 2021: How to harness the power of the deep tech ecosystem
Investor Jason Illian of Koch Disruptive Technologies talks talent, scaling for deep tech startups, and why longer gestation periods and mid-course pivots don’t have to be deal breakers
Verkor: Accelerating low‑carbon battery production in France
French startup Verkor aims to raise up to €1.3bn by the end of next year to finance its first Gigafactory producing sustainable lithium-ion batteries for the European market
Bound4Blue’s aeronautical tech propels first sustainable shipping vessel in the Pacific
Winning €5m fresh funding, Bound4Blue also scores with its EC-backed pilot, the first of its kind, offering new possibilities to cargo vessels seeking sustainable transportation
Sequoia Capital China holds steady with investments in healthcare, biotech and green economy
China’s most active investor increases bets on sectors beyond the consumer internet and edtech recently hurt by regulatory clampdown
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
Indogen Capital eyes new growth fund of $100m as foreign tech investors stay keen on Indonesia
With its Japanese investment partner Striders, Indogen plans to boost growth-stage funding in Indonesia and open doors for portfolio companies to new markets in East Asia
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
Scoobic: Nifty electric three-wheelers for last-mile deliveries
Traveling up to 100 km on a single battery charge, Scoobic’s EVs, with delivery capacities of vans, is a sustainable solution to traffic jams and parking restrictions
Botree Cycling: Recovering critical metals from end-of-life batteries
The Beijing-based startup helps clients dismantle and recycle spent lithium batteries on-site, recovering over 90% of rare metals and reducing demand for mineral resources
Behind Indonesia's recent EV push
EV prices in Indonesia are still high and there are concerns about infrastructure, but serious policymaking and private sector support can boost consumer adoption
Oyika wants to help 30,000 Indonesian riders switch to electric motorcycles
With unlimited battery swaps and round-the-clock service, the Singapore startup is targeting ride-hailing and delivery drivers in Indonesia, a market with a growing appetite for electric motorcycles
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
Chinese startups join the race to address chip shortage amid funding boom
Would an overheated semiconductor startup scene and the ability to design cutting-edge chips be enough to help China achieve chip self-sufficiency?
TuSimple: Banking on autonomous trucking in the US
TuSimple aims to scale its Waymo-style driverless trucking network to disrupt the $4tn global truck freight market starting with the US, with mass production by 2024
