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Established in 2014 by Niu Wenwen, chief editor, president and publisher of Entrepreneur magazine, Dark Horse Ventures invests in early-stage startups in the internet, consumption upgrade, pan-entertainment and high-tech fields. Its backers include many well-known founders, institutional and individual investors such as Liu Qiangdong, Yao Jingbo, Wang Changtian, Bobo Xu, Sequoia Capital China, etc.
Established in 2014 by Niu Wenwen, chief editor, president and publisher of Entrepreneur magazine, Dark Horse Ventures invests in early-stage startups in the internet, consumption upgrade, pan-entertainment and high-tech fields. Its backers include many well-known founders, institutional and individual investors such as Liu Qiangdong, Yao Jingbo, Wang Changtian, Bobo Xu, Sequoia Capital China, etc.
Freesfund was founded in 2015 by Li Feng and Lin Zhonghua, both former partners at International Data Group. In 2016, Freesfund managed RMB 3.6 billion.
Freesfund was founded in 2015 by Li Feng and Lin Zhonghua, both former partners at International Data Group. In 2016, Freesfund managed RMB 3.6 billion.
Engage Capital was set up by social media platform YY Inc.’s investment department. The equity fund invests primarily in TMT, entertainment and consumer products. Engage Capital manages a USD fund and an RMB fund.
Engage Capital was set up by social media platform YY Inc.’s investment department. The equity fund invests primarily in TMT, entertainment and consumer products. Engage Capital manages a USD fund and an RMB fund.
iFLYTEK is a Chinese software company that specializes in speech technology such as speech synthesis and speech recognition. Established in 1999, iFLYTEK was listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange in 2008. With products like iFLYTEK Voice Input and iFLYTEK ViaFly, it has cornered more than 70% of the Chinese speech technology market. iFLYTEK has made investments in over 60 AI companies in the education, healthcare, loT, connected car and robotics sectors, where its products can be widely applied.
iFLYTEK is a Chinese software company that specializes in speech technology such as speech synthesis and speech recognition. Established in 1999, iFLYTEK was listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange in 2008. With products like iFLYTEK Voice Input and iFLYTEK ViaFly, it has cornered more than 70% of the Chinese speech technology market. iFLYTEK has made investments in over 60 AI companies in the education, healthcare, loT, connected car and robotics sectors, where its products can be widely applied.
Established in 2007, Hongkun Yirun Investment is an investment management firm under Hongkun Group. It has invested in over 50 enterprises, more than 10 of which have been listed. Assets under management have exceeded RMB 10 billion. Hongkun Yirun Investment targets emerging industries and focuses on asset management, private equity investment, M&A and internet finance.
Established in 2007, Hongkun Yirun Investment is an investment management firm under Hongkun Group. It has invested in over 50 enterprises, more than 10 of which have been listed. Assets under management have exceeded RMB 10 billion. Hongkun Yirun Investment targets emerging industries and focuses on asset management, private equity investment, M&A and internet finance.
Huaxin Capital is a private equity fund management platform that was set up by Luxin Venture Capital Group in 2011. Huaxin Capital invests in the fields of biomedicine, medical equipment, internet, IoT, clean energy, high-end equipment manufacturing, among others.
Huaxin Capital is a private equity fund management platform that was set up by Luxin Venture Capital Group in 2011. Huaxin Capital invests in the fields of biomedicine, medical equipment, internet, IoT, clean energy, high-end equipment manufacturing, among others.
Founded in 1993, New Oriental is the largest provider of private educational services in China. Foreign language training and basic education currently make up its core business. New Oriental offers services in pre-school education, online education, vocational education, overseas study consulting, textbook publishing and education software R&D. New Oriental schools operate in 70 cities nationwide and in Toronto. As an institutional investor, the company has invested in over 40 startups, the vast majority of which are edtechs.
Founded in 1993, New Oriental is the largest provider of private educational services in China. Foreign language training and basic education currently make up its core business. New Oriental offers services in pre-school education, online education, vocational education, overseas study consulting, textbook publishing and education software R&D. New Oriental schools operate in 70 cities nationwide and in Toronto. As an institutional investor, the company has invested in over 40 startups, the vast majority of which are edtechs.
Established in 2011, ShouTaiJinXin Fund is the institutional manager of a private fund under Shoutai Group. Qualified for private securities investment, equity investment and venture capital investment, ShouTaiJinXin Fund invests in the fields of education, automobile, transportation, healthcare, entertainment, corporate services, among others. By the end of 2016, it had managed funds worth RMB 60 billion in total.
Established in 2011, ShouTaiJinXin Fund is the institutional manager of a private fund under Shoutai Group. Qualified for private securities investment, equity investment and venture capital investment, ShouTaiJinXin Fund invests in the fields of education, automobile, transportation, healthcare, entertainment, corporate services, among others. By the end of 2016, it had managed funds worth RMB 60 billion in total.
Tianxing Capital is a venture capital management company that was founded in 2012. It has invested in over 500 enterprises so far. Its investment focuses are media, healthcare, energy conservation, environmental protection, high-end manufacturing, etc.
Tianxing Capital is a venture capital management company that was founded in 2012. It has invested in over 500 enterprises so far. Its investment focuses are media, healthcare, energy conservation, environmental protection, high-end manufacturing, etc.
Founded in 1996, Index Ventures is a venture capital firm based in London, Jersey, Geneva and San Francisco. It has 35,000 employees worldwide working to manage a portfolio of 160 companies across 24 countries.
Founded in 1996, Index Ventures is a venture capital firm based in London, Jersey, Geneva and San Francisco. It has 35,000 employees worldwide working to manage a portfolio of 160 companies across 24 countries.
Co-founded by Robin Li and six others in 2000, Baidu, Inc., is a search engine provider with 80% of the Chinese market. Its business consists of three parts: search services, transaction services and iQiyi video services. Search services are targeted at internet users; pay-for-placement services, for example, are triggered by search queries. Transaction services include Baidu Nuomi, Baidu Maps, Baidu Connect, Baidu Wallet, etc. iQiyi is an online video platform with a content library that includes licensed and self-produced films and shows. In 2017, Baidu invested mainly in the fields of AI, transportation and enterprise services.
Co-founded by Robin Li and six others in 2000, Baidu, Inc., is a search engine provider with 80% of the Chinese market. Its business consists of three parts: search services, transaction services and iQiyi video services. Search services are targeted at internet users; pay-for-placement services, for example, are triggered by search queries. Transaction services include Baidu Nuomi, Baidu Maps, Baidu Connect, Baidu Wallet, etc. iQiyi is an online video platform with a content library that includes licensed and self-produced films and shows. In 2017, Baidu invested mainly in the fields of AI, transportation and enterprise services.
TusPark Technology Asset Management Co., Ltd., and TusPark Business Incubator Co., Ltd., were both founded in 2001 as the investment arms of Tsinghua Science Park. Affiliated with Tsinghua University, Tsinghua Science Park promotes technology innovation and entrepreneurship. In 2007, the two companies were merged and became TusPark Ventures. The firm employs an “investment + incubation” model when investing in Chinese high-tech startups. TusPark Ventures currently manages over RMB 3 billion in assets.
TusPark Technology Asset Management Co., Ltd., and TusPark Business Incubator Co., Ltd., were both founded in 2001 as the investment arms of Tsinghua Science Park. Affiliated with Tsinghua University, Tsinghua Science Park promotes technology innovation and entrepreneurship. In 2007, the two companies were merged and became TusPark Ventures. The firm employs an “investment + incubation” model when investing in Chinese high-tech startups. TusPark Ventures currently manages over RMB 3 billion in assets.
Founded in 2001, Oriza Holdings manages over RMB 51.4 billion in assets. The fund focuses on equity investment, debt financing and equity investment services. Through its equity investment platforms and venture capital funds, Oriza Holdings has backed 65 startups that have gone public.
Founded in 2001, Oriza Holdings manages over RMB 51.4 billion in assets. The fund focuses on equity investment, debt financing and equity investment services. Through its equity investment platforms and venture capital funds, Oriza Holdings has backed 65 startups that have gone public.
Established by the Shenzhen Government in 1999, Shenzhen Capital Group invests mainly in small- and medium-sized enterprises as well as high-tech startups in the fields of information technology, internet, biomedicine, new energy, high-end equipment manufacturing, etc. As of June 2018, it had invested RMB 37.6 billion in 889 projects and startups, 140 of which have been listed on 16 stock exchanges around the world.
Established by the Shenzhen Government in 1999, Shenzhen Capital Group invests mainly in small- and medium-sized enterprises as well as high-tech startups in the fields of information technology, internet, biomedicine, new energy, high-end equipment manufacturing, etc. As of June 2018, it had invested RMB 37.6 billion in 889 projects and startups, 140 of which have been listed on 16 stock exchanges around the world.
Insight Venture Partners is a US venture capital and private equity firm, headquartered in New York and founded in 1995. It holds over US$20 billion in assets under management, invested in more than 300 companies in 65 countries and has completed more than 200 mergers and acquisitions for its portfolio companies and 84 exits. It specializes in growth-round investments at all levels and has raised more than US$7.6 billion to invest in both minority and majority transactions.
Insight Venture Partners is a US venture capital and private equity firm, headquartered in New York and founded in 1995. It holds over US$20 billion in assets under management, invested in more than 300 companies in 65 countries and has completed more than 200 mergers and acquisitions for its portfolio companies and 84 exits. It specializes in growth-round investments at all levels and has raised more than US$7.6 billion to invest in both minority and majority transactions.
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Bluepha to boost PHA bioplastics production with $30m fresh funding
The Beijing-based startup aims to produce 10,000 tons of PHA bioplastic a year and build a SynBio community through its STEM education spinoff, Bluepha Lab
After a Covid-led boom in 2020, what next for China's K-12 edtech?
Unicorns Yuanfudao and Zuoyebang raised more than $6bn combined last year as demand for online learning continues to grow, but some smaller players are running out of cash
Indonesia 2021 outlook: VCs "cautiously optimistic" on Southeast Asia's largest country
Investors expect Indonesian startups to regain their growth opportunities when the economy reopens with the Covid-19 vaccine rollout, even as some online living and working habits have stuck
Brazilian edtech Blox seeks to upgrade university education across Latin America
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Intelligent Learning: math app helps students improve their exam score in weeks
Intelligent Learning prepares K7–11 math students for the national senior high school entrance exam, or "zhongkao," by trawling through past questions and predicting what might be tested