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Mahanusa Capital is a financial services company founded by Daniel Budiman. The firm provides investment banking and brokerage services through its subsidiaries, Mahanusa Securities and Magna Finance. It also manages major property assets in Indonesia, including the Pacific Place mall in Jakarta. Mahanusa Capital has invested in digital signature startup PrivyID and local event discovery app Goers.
Mahanusa Capital is a financial services company founded by Daniel Budiman. The firm provides investment banking and brokerage services through its subsidiaries, Mahanusa Securities and Magna Finance. It also manages major property assets in Indonesia, including the Pacific Place mall in Jakarta. Mahanusa Capital has invested in digital signature startup PrivyID and local event discovery app Goers.
Phitrust Partenaires is a France-based investment fund focused on social businesses in Europe and Asia.In Europe, the company acts as a VC firm dedicated to impact investing. Its investment vehicle contributes €150,000 to €800,000 to support projects that address social needs. Phitrust Partenaires also works in partnership with prominent European social funds.
Phitrust Partenaires is a France-based investment fund focused on social businesses in Europe and Asia.In Europe, the company acts as a VC firm dedicated to impact investing. Its investment vehicle contributes €150,000 to €800,000 to support projects that address social needs. Phitrust Partenaires also works in partnership with prominent European social funds.
A major competitor of Douyin (Chinese version of TikTok), the short-video platform Kuaishou was launched in March 2011. The company currently has 262.4m daily active users for its app. Over 2.6m pieces of short videos are uploaded everyday by its users. Kuaishou went public in Hong Kong in February 2021.
A major competitor of Douyin (Chinese version of TikTok), the short-video platform Kuaishou was launched in March 2011. The company currently has 262.4m daily active users for its app. Over 2.6m pieces of short videos are uploaded everyday by its users. Kuaishou went public in Hong Kong in February 2021.
Founded in 2009, Septwolves Venture Capital is a subsidiary of Septwolves Holding Group Co Ltd. The VC firm currently manages assets worth RMB 1bn.Focusing on investment opportunities in the communications and other traditional industries like logistics, Septwolves also invests in diverse sectors including mobile internet, energy, food, pharmaceutical, textile and software.
Founded in 2009, Septwolves Venture Capital is a subsidiary of Septwolves Holding Group Co Ltd. The VC firm currently manages assets worth RMB 1bn.Focusing on investment opportunities in the communications and other traditional industries like logistics, Septwolves also invests in diverse sectors including mobile internet, energy, food, pharmaceutical, textile and software.
UNIQA Ventures is the venture capital arm of the UNIQA Group, a leading insurance entity headquartered in Austria and operating also across Central and Eastern Europe. With about 40 companies in 18 countries, the UNIQA group serves about 15.5 million customers. UNIQA Ventures' investment focus is in insurtech, fintech and digital health care.
UNIQA Ventures is the venture capital arm of the UNIQA Group, a leading insurance entity headquartered in Austria and operating also across Central and Eastern Europe. With about 40 companies in 18 countries, the UNIQA group serves about 15.5 million customers. UNIQA Ventures' investment focus is in insurtech, fintech and digital health care.
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group
Japan's largest financial institution, the Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) runs the country's flagship MUFG Bank. As part of the Mitsubishi Group, MUFG also has subsidiaries specializing in finance, securities and investments. Its investment in Indonesia's fast-growing Gojek is part of MUFG's expansion plans to enter the financial services market in Southeast-Asia.
Japan's largest financial institution, the Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) runs the country's flagship MUFG Bank. As part of the Mitsubishi Group, MUFG also has subsidiaries specializing in finance, securities and investments. Its investment in Indonesia's fast-growing Gojek is part of MUFG's expansion plans to enter the financial services market in Southeast-Asia.
Based in Beijing, Xianghe Capital was founded in 2016. It runs a USD fund and an RMB fund. The founders of Xianghe Capital formerly led Baidu’s investment department. Xianghe Capital invests in the following areas: artificial intelligence, internet and traditional industries (e.g., online education, logistics, finance, medical care), B2B, culture, entertainment and enterprise services.
Based in Beijing, Xianghe Capital was founded in 2016. It runs a USD fund and an RMB fund. The founders of Xianghe Capital formerly led Baidu’s investment department. Xianghe Capital invests in the following areas: artificial intelligence, internet and traditional industries (e.g., online education, logistics, finance, medical care), B2B, culture, entertainment and enterprise services.
Toutiao is a mobile news aggregation platform. It has invested in over 30 startups for financial and strategic reasons. Because Toutiao requires a lot of content, it has invested heavily in content-based startups such as AI Era, Kuaikan, etc. It also invests in social media platforms and similar content providers, e.g., Dailyhunt.in, Flipagram and Musical.ly.
Toutiao is a mobile news aggregation platform. It has invested in over 30 startups for financial and strategic reasons. Because Toutiao requires a lot of content, it has invested heavily in content-based startups such as AI Era, Kuaikan, etc. It also invests in social media platforms and similar content providers, e.g., Dailyhunt.in, Flipagram and Musical.ly.
The NYSE-listed Chinese auto content and marketing online operator is also one of the biggest players in the auto e-commerce market. Tencent, JD.com and Baidu together own almost a 34% stake in BitAuto, which started out as a platform connecting auto sellers with buyers.is also one of the biggest players in the auto e-commerce market. Tencent, JD.com and Baidu together own almost a 34% stake in BitAuto, which started out as a platform connecting auto sellers with buyers.
The NYSE-listed Chinese auto content and marketing online operator is also one of the biggest players in the auto e-commerce market. Tencent, JD.com and Baidu together own almost a 34% stake in BitAuto, which started out as a platform connecting auto sellers with buyers.is also one of the biggest players in the auto e-commerce market. Tencent, JD.com and Baidu together own almost a 34% stake in BitAuto, which started out as a platform connecting auto sellers with buyers.
Hongtai Capital Holdings (Aplus Capital)
Well-known entrepreneur Yu Minhong and Sheng Xitai, a senior investment banker, co-founded Aplus Capital in November 2014. In November 2017, Aplus Capital formally changed its name to Hongtai Capital Holdings. By the end of 2018, the assets under its management have amounted to over RMB 20 billion. Hongtai Capital Holdings mainly invests in startups in various stages of growth and focuses on sectors of artificial intelligence, big data, consumer products, entertainment, education, manufacturing and fintech.
Well-known entrepreneur Yu Minhong and Sheng Xitai, a senior investment banker, co-founded Aplus Capital in November 2014. In November 2017, Aplus Capital formally changed its name to Hongtai Capital Holdings. By the end of 2018, the assets under its management have amounted to over RMB 20 billion. Hongtai Capital Holdings mainly invests in startups in various stages of growth and focuses on sectors of artificial intelligence, big data, consumer products, entertainment, education, manufacturing and fintech.
Jointly managed by Fondo de Fondos and Sun Mountain Capital, Mexico Ventures leads venture capital strategies in Mexico and USA. The VC offers solutions to add value to diverse business portfolios. Starting with minimum investments of US$1 million, the firm has interests in companies and other funds. It is based at the offices of the Mexican Capital Investment Corporation in Mexico City and also has operations in Santa Fe and New Mexico.
Jointly managed by Fondo de Fondos and Sun Mountain Capital, Mexico Ventures leads venture capital strategies in Mexico and USA. The VC offers solutions to add value to diverse business portfolios. Starting with minimum investments of US$1 million, the firm has interests in companies and other funds. It is based at the offices of the Mexican Capital Investment Corporation in Mexico City and also has operations in Santa Fe and New Mexico.
Kinzon Capital was co-founded by several former senior executives of Fosun Kinzon Capital (now called Fosun RZ Capital) in 2016. It invests primarily in early- and growth-stage TMT companies from China and the US. Kinzon Capital has offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen and Silicon Valley and has invested RMB 2 billion in potential companies.
Kinzon Capital was co-founded by several former senior executives of Fosun Kinzon Capital (now called Fosun RZ Capital) in 2016. It invests primarily in early- and growth-stage TMT companies from China and the US. Kinzon Capital has offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen and Silicon Valley and has invested RMB 2 billion in potential companies.
Catalan Finance Institute (ICF)
Owned by the Catalan Government, the Catalan Finance Institute (ICF) is a public institution that offers a range of financing solutions, including loans and venture capital. ICF aims to boost private angel and seed investments within the Catalan entrepreneurial ecosystem, while diversifying its investment sources. In 2012, ICF started investing in early-stage startups based in the Catalan territory, providing equity loans of between €50,000 and €200,000. It also participates in syndicated funding within a network of Catalan business angels.
Owned by the Catalan Government, the Catalan Finance Institute (ICF) is a public institution that offers a range of financing solutions, including loans and venture capital. ICF aims to boost private angel and seed investments within the Catalan entrepreneurial ecosystem, while diversifying its investment sources. In 2012, ICF started investing in early-stage startups based in the Catalan territory, providing equity loans of between €50,000 and €200,000. It also participates in syndicated funding within a network of Catalan business angels.
Prometheus Capital was founded in 2012 as a family fund of Wang Jianlin, founder and chairman of the Dalian Wanda Group, China's biggest real estate conglomerate, and his son Wang Sicong. It is now owned and controlled by Wang Sicong. With over US$1 billion assets under management, the firm invests mainly in early- and growth-stage startups in the real estate, consumer products, entertainment and fintech sectors around the world. It has made investments worth RMB 3 billion in total.
Prometheus Capital was founded in 2012 as a family fund of Wang Jianlin, founder and chairman of the Dalian Wanda Group, China's biggest real estate conglomerate, and his son Wang Sicong. It is now owned and controlled by Wang Sicong. With over US$1 billion assets under management, the firm invests mainly in early- and growth-stage startups in the real estate, consumer products, entertainment and fintech sectors around the world. It has made investments worth RMB 3 billion in total.
VAS Ventures is the investment vehicle of Martin Varsavsky, a serial entrepreneur from Argentina and founder of companies such as Jazztel, Fon, Ya.com, Prelude and Viatel.Varsavsky began teaching entrepreneurship at Columbia University in 2012. He is also a member of the Advisory Council for Innovation in Justice, created by the Spanish Ministry of Justice in February 2018.VAS Ventures is headquartered in Madrid and has been co-investing with German publishing house Axel Springer since 2019.
VAS Ventures is the investment vehicle of Martin Varsavsky, a serial entrepreneur from Argentina and founder of companies such as Jazztel, Fon, Ya.com, Prelude and Viatel.Varsavsky began teaching entrepreneurship at Columbia University in 2012. He is also a member of the Advisory Council for Innovation in Justice, created by the Spanish Ministry of Justice in February 2018.VAS Ventures is headquartered in Madrid and has been co-investing with German publishing house Axel Springer since 2019.
Girls in Tech Indonesia: Inspiring the geek in every girl
Girls in Tech Indonesia aims to put the country's women at the forefront of its tech and startup world
SOURCE Global's solar-run panels turn air into drinking water
The US startup’s adapted solar panels extract water vapor from the air to produce potable water, a vital resource for distressed communities in disaster zones and remote areas
Allen Zhang: Father of WeChat and its string of innovations
Get to know the man behind the app in every Chinese user's smartphone
In Indonesia, Ramadan goes hi-tech
From consumption to charity, tech startups have come to play a key role in Ramadan traditions in Indonesia
Swanlaab Venture Factory: €40 million funding chest to give power to the people
The female co-founder of Swanlaab Venture Factory believes that diversity enriches decision-making and drives performance. CompassList recently caught up with Verónica Trapa Díaz-Obregón to find out what's in store for Spain's first Israeli-backed VC fund
In Portugal tourism tech gets disrupted, in time for post-Covid-19 era
As Portugal reopens to tourists early next month, the sector is banking on a new generation of tourism tech startups to enable safety and reassure visitors
Insights on tech and the Indonesian diaspora in Silicon Valley
Navigating the different diaspora communities, one tech event at a time
Haishen Tech: Scan image and find your product in one second
Haishen Tech's AI vending machines will revive unmanned retail economy and tap into growing on-demand consumerism worldwide
Capaball: Empowering employees to upskill in tech as more businesses digitalize
The Spanish edtech platform for Fortune 500 clients and professionals is focused on developing new markets in Latin America
In depth: The business ecosystems China’s tech giants and unicorns build
Startups could accept to join Alibaba, Tencent or other tech giants in their ecosystems and scale quickly. Or they could say no and keep their independence. But do they really have a choice?
Shiheng Tech: The brains behind Starbucks' online delivery success in China
Using real-time data analytics to optimize last-mile delivery, Shiheng Tech offers the perfect on-demand recipe for F&B businesses
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
In Spain, DIY drones help entice students to study science and tech
Spanish startup Bonadrone aims to revolutionize the way science, math and technology are taught in schools and is disrupting the drone sector by enabling users to customize their own 3D-printed drones
Amid Covid-19 gloom, some bright spots in Portugal's tech startup scene
Despite a recession and doubling of the unemployment rate forecast this year, it's not all bad news for the Portuguese tech ecosystem
Dipole Tech: Using blockchain to democratize access to renewable energy in Asia
Having established key markets in the Philippines and Thailand, China’s Dipole Tech is next gaining ground at home for its energy trading app
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