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Concept Investimentos is a Brazilian mid-market private equity investor based in São Paulo. Focusing mainly on medtech, the firm was established in 2016 with its first investment in Maquira, a leading manufacturer of dental products in Brazil. It has invested in three companies so far, including participation in the R$1.7m seed investment round of Brazilian edtech Blox.Founding partner Rafael Pilotto Gonçalez previously worked at Pacific Investimentos’ private equity division and Pacific’s partnership with One Equity Partners, JPM’s former global private equity arm in Brazil. He has also worked for the private equity arm of Banco Votorantim and London-based private equity firm Actis.
Concept Investimentos is a Brazilian mid-market private equity investor based in São Paulo. Focusing mainly on medtech, the firm was established in 2016 with its first investment in Maquira, a leading manufacturer of dental products in Brazil. It has invested in three companies so far, including participation in the R$1.7m seed investment round of Brazilian edtech Blox.Founding partner Rafael Pilotto Gonçalez previously worked at Pacific Investimentos’ private equity division and Pacific’s partnership with One Equity Partners, JPM’s former global private equity arm in Brazil. He has also worked for the private equity arm of Banco Votorantim and London-based private equity firm Actis.
Green Monday Ventures is the impact investment arm of Green Monday Group founded by longtime Buddhist David Yeung to produce plant-based meat and operate Hong Kong’s first plant-based concept store.Founded in 2012, the Green Monday movement is a social enterprise aimed at promoting sustainable lifestyle concepts like "green food" to address challenges relating to public health, climate change, food security and animal wellbeing. The Hong Kong-based VC was set up in 2013 to focus on investments in alternative protein companies worldwide.
Green Monday Ventures is the impact investment arm of Green Monday Group founded by longtime Buddhist David Yeung to produce plant-based meat and operate Hong Kong’s first plant-based concept store.Founded in 2012, the Green Monday movement is a social enterprise aimed at promoting sustainable lifestyle concepts like "green food" to address challenges relating to public health, climate change, food security and animal wellbeing. The Hong Kong-based VC was set up in 2013 to focus on investments in alternative protein companies worldwide.
CEO and Co-founder of Glovo
Oscar Pierre (b.1992) trained as an aerospace engineer at the Polytechnic University of Barcelona (UPC) in Spain and later at the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, USA. He interned at Airbus, before starting his entrepreneurial career in 2014 by founding startups like Zikkomo and FUO Concept. Zikkomo is a platform that drives education in Malawi through multiple Active Africa ONG projects. FUO Concept was an e-commerce marketplace for local handicrafts.Pierre is now the CEO and co-founder of Glovo, an on-demand delivery platform with operations in 22 markets worldwide.
Oscar Pierre (b.1992) trained as an aerospace engineer at the Polytechnic University of Barcelona (UPC) in Spain and later at the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, USA. He interned at Airbus, before starting his entrepreneurial career in 2014 by founding startups like Zikkomo and FUO Concept. Zikkomo is a platform that drives education in Malawi through multiple Active Africa ONG projects. FUO Concept was an e-commerce marketplace for local handicrafts.Pierre is now the CEO and co-founder of Glovo, an on-demand delivery platform with operations in 22 markets worldwide.
Co-founder and Operations Manager of Taralite
Abednego Pramudito is a graduate from Indonesia’s Trisakti University and a former banking colleague of Taralite co-founder Abraham Viktor. He is Taralite’s operations manager and also a product manager at Smart Dent Dental Supply. Abednego originally joined Wedlite as a co-founder and stayed on when the wedding finance concept was transformed into a bigger consumer and business loans platform Taralite.
Abednego Pramudito is a graduate from Indonesia’s Trisakti University and a former banking colleague of Taralite co-founder Abraham Viktor. He is Taralite’s operations manager and also a product manager at Smart Dent Dental Supply. Abednego originally joined Wedlite as a co-founder and stayed on when the wedding finance concept was transformed into a bigger consumer and business loans platform Taralite.
Founder and CEO of Bizhare
Heinrich Vincent graduated with a bachelor's in architecture from Universitas Tarumanagara, Indonesia in 2016. He worked as a freelance architect upon graduating, but eventually decided to start a community of individuals who pooled their funds to invest in an Indonesian convenience store franchise. The concept was further developed into equity crowdfunding platform Bizhare, which Heinrich established in 2017.
Heinrich Vincent graduated with a bachelor's in architecture from Universitas Tarumanagara, Indonesia in 2016. He worked as a freelance architect upon graduating, but eventually decided to start a community of individuals who pooled their funds to invest in an Indonesian convenience store franchise. The concept was further developed into equity crowdfunding platform Bizhare, which Heinrich established in 2017.
Co-founder and CEO of Kopi Kenangan
Edward Tirtanata is best known for establishing Kopi Kenangan, the popular grab-and-go coffee chain. Prior to that, however, the finance and accounting graduate from Northeastern University, USA, had established Lewis & Carroll, a premium establishment serving artisanal tea. Unfortunately, the brand struggled to grow among Indonesia's budget-conscious youths, who preferred the cheaper bubble tea. Learning from the experience, he decided to eschew the Starbucks-style “third home” retail concept and opted for grab-and-go stalls that are cheaper to establish, but without abandoning the quality of the coffee served. The concept proved to be a hit, and Tirtanata's new venture became a nationwide sensation.Aside from his role as CEO of Kopi Kenangan, Tirtanata is getting more deeply involved in the F&B startup ecosystem. In February 2020, he joined Gojek and startup ecosystem builder Digitaraya in establishing Digitarasa, a new accelerator program for F&B businesses.
Edward Tirtanata is best known for establishing Kopi Kenangan, the popular grab-and-go coffee chain. Prior to that, however, the finance and accounting graduate from Northeastern University, USA, had established Lewis & Carroll, a premium establishment serving artisanal tea. Unfortunately, the brand struggled to grow among Indonesia's budget-conscious youths, who preferred the cheaper bubble tea. Learning from the experience, he decided to eschew the Starbucks-style “third home” retail concept and opted for grab-and-go stalls that are cheaper to establish, but without abandoning the quality of the coffee served. The concept proved to be a hit, and Tirtanata's new venture became a nationwide sensation.Aside from his role as CEO of Kopi Kenangan, Tirtanata is getting more deeply involved in the F&B startup ecosystem. In February 2020, he joined Gojek and startup ecosystem builder Digitaraya in establishing Digitarasa, a new accelerator program for F&B businesses.
Born in 1979, Cheng is an entrepreneur from Hong Kong. He is the third-generation heir of the Cheng Yu-tung family, which founded the New World and Chow Tai Fook empire. With a BA from Harvard University, Cheng joined the family business in 2015, serving as executive vice chairman at New World Development. In 2008, he invented the concept of “museum-retail” - incorporating art into shopping - by founding the K11 luxury shopping mall brand. In 2017, Cheng and veteran investor Clive Ng cofounded C Ventures, which funds technology-driven businesses from the art, media and fashion sectors.
Born in 1979, Cheng is an entrepreneur from Hong Kong. He is the third-generation heir of the Cheng Yu-tung family, which founded the New World and Chow Tai Fook empire. With a BA from Harvard University, Cheng joined the family business in 2015, serving as executive vice chairman at New World Development. In 2008, he invented the concept of “museum-retail” - incorporating art into shopping - by founding the K11 luxury shopping mall brand. In 2017, Cheng and veteran investor Clive Ng cofounded C Ventures, which funds technology-driven businesses from the art, media and fashion sectors.
Co-founder and CEO of ZendMoney
Software engineer Bong Defendy established his first company, Winning-Soft (PT Datacaraka Solusindo), while studying Computer Science at Bina Nusantara University. He has been running the company since 2005, providing various software development and digital consultancy services. In 2017, Defendy and colleague William Lamuda decided to develop ZendMoney, a remittance service for Indonesian migrant workers that would use an e-wallet concept. Defendy continues to run Winning-Soft concurrently with ZendMoney, with Winning-Soft providing development support to ZendMoney.
Software engineer Bong Defendy established his first company, Winning-Soft (PT Datacaraka Solusindo), while studying Computer Science at Bina Nusantara University. He has been running the company since 2005, providing various software development and digital consultancy services. In 2017, Defendy and colleague William Lamuda decided to develop ZendMoney, a remittance service for Indonesian migrant workers that would use an e-wallet concept. Defendy continues to run Winning-Soft concurrently with ZendMoney, with Winning-Soft providing development support to ZendMoney.
Haier Medical, a health-focused IoT-concept brand, is grouped under Yinkang Life, an arm of the Haier Group Corporation. It is an integrated health platform comprising physical hospitals and online medical services. As to its rehabilitation for intensive illnesses, for example, Haier Medical has rehabilitation hospitals that offer both physical treatment and Internet-based consultation so that patients spend less time there than in a normal medical facility. Besides rehabilitation, Haier Medical also focuses on cancer treatment, aged care services, and family health management services. Overall, it has a network of 16 hospitals with 8,000 beds, serving over 1m people every year.
Haier Medical, a health-focused IoT-concept brand, is grouped under Yinkang Life, an arm of the Haier Group Corporation. It is an integrated health platform comprising physical hospitals and online medical services. As to its rehabilitation for intensive illnesses, for example, Haier Medical has rehabilitation hospitals that offer both physical treatment and Internet-based consultation so that patients spend less time there than in a normal medical facility. Besides rehabilitation, Haier Medical also focuses on cancer treatment, aged care services, and family health management services. Overall, it has a network of 16 hospitals with 8,000 beds, serving over 1m people every year.
ACA Investments is the Singapore-based affiliate of Asia Capital Alliance, a Japanese investment firm group. The group’s investment focus is on Japan and Southeast Asia, done by combining Japanese intellectual property and Southeast Asia’s growing markets and startup ecosystems. Its investments range from secondhand bookstore Book-Off, F&B brand owner HotLand Corporation (which operates Tsujiki Gindako), and Southeast Asian price comparison site iPrice.ACA Investments is also an affiliate of Japanese investment bank Daiwa Securities Group, which is Japan’s second-largest securities brokerage. In 2018, ACA Group announced that Daiwa Securities Group acquired a 34% stake in ACA Investments as part of a wider strategic alliance between ACA and Daiwa.
ACA Investments is the Singapore-based affiliate of Asia Capital Alliance, a Japanese investment firm group. The group’s investment focus is on Japan and Southeast Asia, done by combining Japanese intellectual property and Southeast Asia’s growing markets and startup ecosystems. Its investments range from secondhand bookstore Book-Off, F&B brand owner HotLand Corporation (which operates Tsujiki Gindako), and Southeast Asian price comparison site iPrice.ACA Investments is also an affiliate of Japanese investment bank Daiwa Securities Group, which is Japan’s second-largest securities brokerage. In 2018, ACA Group announced that Daiwa Securities Group acquired a 34% stake in ACA Investments as part of a wider strategic alliance between ACA and Daiwa.
Co-founder of GOI
David Segura Guillén is an informatics engineer with over 25 years experience in media communications, digital marketing and business management. He graduated from Universidad Politécnica de Madrid in 1989 and worked for various companies like WPP, Wanadoo and Orange while testing the waters as an entrepreneur. Segura founded Glue Concept SL and event platform gooru.live in 2013. Segura and Yaiza Canosa Ferrío went on to establish co-working offices GlueWork in 2017. Segura is also the president of digital advertising association IAB Spain.
David Segura Guillén is an informatics engineer with over 25 years experience in media communications, digital marketing and business management. He graduated from Universidad Politécnica de Madrid in 1989 and worked for various companies like WPP, Wanadoo and Orange while testing the waters as an entrepreneur. Segura founded Glue Concept SL and event platform gooru.live in 2013. Segura and Yaiza Canosa Ferrío went on to establish co-working offices GlueWork in 2017. Segura is also the president of digital advertising association IAB Spain.
Founder and CEO of Hero Entertainment
Ying, who invented the concept of mobile game publishing, is often referred to as the Father of Mobile Esports in China. In 1999, he dropped out of East China Normal University three months after matriculating to start his first business venture. In 2006, Ying worked at Standard Chartered Bank. In 2008, he started a mobile game distributing business, later acquired by the V1 Group. Ying became president of China Mobile Games and Entertainment Group, a subsidiary of V1, in 2013. In 2015, he founded Hero Entertainment.
Ying, who invented the concept of mobile game publishing, is often referred to as the Father of Mobile Esports in China. In 1999, he dropped out of East China Normal University three months after matriculating to start his first business venture. In 2006, Ying worked at Standard Chartered Bank. In 2008, he started a mobile game distributing business, later acquired by the V1 Group. Ying became president of China Mobile Games and Entertainment Group, a subsidiary of V1, in 2013. In 2015, he founded Hero Entertainment.
STIC Investments is a South Korean private equity firm. It primarily invests in local companies and M&As, but has also branched overseas with its investment in EV Hive.
STIC Investments is a South Korean private equity firm. It primarily invests in local companies and M&As, but has also branched overseas with its investment in EV Hive.
Co-founder and CEO of GOI
Yaiza Canosa Ferrío (b. 1993) is a native from O Birloque, A Coruña. The Universidad de A Coruña Business graduate has been working while studying since the age of 16. She co-founded business consultancy Glue Concept SL in 2014 while completing an MBA at EUDE Business School in Madrid. She became a partner of Glue’s co-working venture GlueWork in 2017.Canosa has also ventured into app-based businesses like local restaurants guide WithMenu and last-mile courier company GOI Travel SL. She was named by Forbes 30 under 30 as one of Europe’s most promising young entrepreneurs.
Yaiza Canosa Ferrío (b. 1993) is a native from O Birloque, A Coruña. The Universidad de A Coruña Business graduate has been working while studying since the age of 16. She co-founded business consultancy Glue Concept SL in 2014 while completing an MBA at EUDE Business School in Madrid. She became a partner of Glue’s co-working venture GlueWork in 2017.Canosa has also ventured into app-based businesses like local restaurants guide WithMenu and last-mile courier company GOI Travel SL. She was named by Forbes 30 under 30 as one of Europe’s most promising young entrepreneurs.
CTO and co-founder of Knokcare (formerly Knok Healthcare)
João Magalhães is the Portuguese co-founder and CTO of medtech Knokcare, previously known as Knok Healthcare. Prior to founding Knokcare in 2015, he co-founded Iterar, a software developer that also created Knokcare’s software.Magalhães completed a master’s degree in Medicine at the University of Porto in 2014 that helped him to conceive the concept for Knokcare. He worked at Iterar for six years as a web and Android developer until 2017. He also worked in software development and systems administration at Savant for almost two years, while expanding his client portfolio at Iterar.
João Magalhães is the Portuguese co-founder and CTO of medtech Knokcare, previously known as Knok Healthcare. Prior to founding Knokcare in 2015, he co-founded Iterar, a software developer that also created Knokcare’s software.Magalhães completed a master’s degree in Medicine at the University of Porto in 2014 that helped him to conceive the concept for Knokcare. He worked at Iterar for six years as a web and Android developer until 2017. He also worked in software development and systems administration at Savant for almost two years, while expanding his client portfolio at Iterar.
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