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Yu is the founder and chairman of NYSE-listed New Oriental Education & Technology Group. Upon graduating from Peking University with a bachelor’s degree in English in 1985, he started teaching English at his alma mater. Yu resigned from the university in 1991 and, two years later, founded the New Oriental School, where students learned how to pass the TOEFL exam or score high on the GRE. In 2014, he co-founded Hongtai Capital Holdings (Aplus Capital), which manages over RMB 20 billion in assets, with fellow entrepreneur Sheng Xitai. As an angel investor, Yu invests mainly in edtech startups.
Yu is the founder and chairman of NYSE-listed New Oriental Education & Technology Group. Upon graduating from Peking University with a bachelor’s degree in English in 1985, he started teaching English at his alma mater. Yu resigned from the university in 1991 and, two years later, founded the New Oriental School, where students learned how to pass the TOEFL exam or score high on the GRE. In 2014, he co-founded Hongtai Capital Holdings (Aplus Capital), which manages over RMB 20 billion in assets, with fellow entrepreneur Sheng Xitai. As an angel investor, Yu invests mainly in edtech startups.
Founded in 2015, the Porto-based Betwixt Ventures is no longer active. The venture capital fund manager and advisory firm specialized in early-stage investments in Portuguese tech startups. It invested in startups vetted by other business angels, or co-invested with other VC partners and private investors. The focus of the investments was to fill in the funding gap between seed and Series A rounds.
Founded in 2015, the Porto-based Betwixt Ventures is no longer active. The venture capital fund manager and advisory firm specialized in early-stage investments in Portuguese tech startups. It invested in startups vetted by other business angels, or co-invested with other VC partners and private investors. The focus of the investments was to fill in the funding gap between seed and Series A rounds.
BiG Start Ventures is an early-stage investor in European startups involved in fintech, insurance and cybersecurity. Established in Lisbon in 2015, it is part of the Portuguese bank Banco de Investimento Global (BiG) with its headquarters in Lisbon. To date, it has participated in three seed funding rounds.
BiG Start Ventures is an early-stage investor in European startups involved in fintech, insurance and cybersecurity. Established in Lisbon in 2015, it is part of the Portuguese bank Banco de Investimento Global (BiG) with its headquarters in Lisbon. To date, it has participated in three seed funding rounds.
Evolution Media China (EMC) was founded in Beijing by Evolution Media Partners, the investment arm of American talent and sports agency Creative Artists Agency and Evolution Media Capital, in early 2016. EMC currently manages a total of US$350 million in assets. The firm invests primary in startups with potential from the Asia-Pacific region, with a focus on China, in sectors such as media, entertainment, sports, advertising and lifestyle.
Evolution Media China (EMC) was founded in Beijing by Evolution Media Partners, the investment arm of American talent and sports agency Creative Artists Agency and Evolution Media Capital, in early 2016. EMC currently manages a total of US$350 million in assets. The firm invests primary in startups with potential from the Asia-Pacific region, with a focus on China, in sectors such as media, entertainment, sports, advertising and lifestyle.
Founded in 2017 by the ex-CEO of Credit Suisse bank Gaël de Boissard, 2B Capital is venture capital firm based in London. Its first investment in CrowdProcess Inc and the startup's James risk management platform was as part of a US$2.7-million seed funding in August 2017. The VC primarily invests in fintech and structured credit and mezzanine lending to the new lenders and challenger banks.
Founded in 2017 by the ex-CEO of Credit Suisse bank Gaël de Boissard, 2B Capital is venture capital firm based in London. Its first investment in CrowdProcess Inc and the startup's James risk management platform was as part of a US$2.7-million seed funding in August 2017. The VC primarily invests in fintech and structured credit and mezzanine lending to the new lenders and challenger banks.
Founded in 2017 by the ex-COO of Deutsche Bank Henry Ritchotte, Ritmir Ventures is based in London and has invested in nine companies internationally. Ritchotte is passionate about digital innovation within the banking sector and established Ritmir specifically to invest in fintech startups during the seed and Series A funding stages.
Founded in 2017 by the ex-COO of Deutsche Bank Henry Ritchotte, Ritmir Ventures is based in London and has invested in nine companies internationally. Ritchotte is passionate about digital innovation within the banking sector and established Ritmir specifically to invest in fintech startups during the seed and Series A funding stages.
China Merchants Venture, a subsidiary of China Merchants Group, was founded in November 2015. It is headquartered in Shenzhen and has opened offices in Beijing, Hong Kong, Israel and Silicon Valley. The company invests in finance, real estate, logistics, transportation, healthcare, AI, among other industries. Of the RMB 5 bn capital under its management, RMB 2bn is earmarked for a fund of funds (FOF) and the other RMB 3 bn for direct investment. As of April 2019, the FOF has invested in 28 early and growth stage funds, and directly invested in over 50 startups.
China Merchants Venture, a subsidiary of China Merchants Group, was founded in November 2015. It is headquartered in Shenzhen and has opened offices in Beijing, Hong Kong, Israel and Silicon Valley. The company invests in finance, real estate, logistics, transportation, healthcare, AI, among other industries. Of the RMB 5 bn capital under its management, RMB 2bn is earmarked for a fund of funds (FOF) and the other RMB 3 bn for direct investment. As of April 2019, the FOF has invested in 28 early and growth stage funds, and directly invested in over 50 startups.
An entrepreneur and investor in new technologies and digital business, Manuel Serrano has extensive experience in the field of digital transformation and startups' mentoring.He is the managing director and founder of FHIOS Smart Knowledge, a company that specializes in consultancy services for digital innovation, where he has worked since 2012. Serrano is also a committee member of FC Barcelona, the city's famous soccer club, and an investor in fast-growing Spanish startups like Red Points, Wysee and CITIBOX. He has also managed and founded several IT companies in the Barcelona area.
An entrepreneur and investor in new technologies and digital business, Manuel Serrano has extensive experience in the field of digital transformation and startups' mentoring.He is the managing director and founder of FHIOS Smart Knowledge, a company that specializes in consultancy services for digital innovation, where he has worked since 2012. Serrano is also a committee member of FC Barcelona, the city's famous soccer club, and an investor in fast-growing Spanish startups like Red Points, Wysee and CITIBOX. He has also managed and founded several IT companies in the Barcelona area.
XY Capital was co-founded in Hangzhou in April 2018 by former Alibaba CEO Lu Zhaoxi and Tang Yun, a former government official in Hangzhou with a PhD in Computer Science from Tsinghua University. The company set up an RMB investment fund in June 2018 and invests mainly in early-stage tech startups.
XY Capital was co-founded in Hangzhou in April 2018 by former Alibaba CEO Lu Zhaoxi and Tang Yun, a former government official in Hangzhou with a PhD in Computer Science from Tsinghua University. The company set up an RMB investment fund in June 2018 and invests mainly in early-stage tech startups.
Established by Chinese Academy of Sciences Holdings Co., Ltd., and several other conglomerates in 2011, Cash Capital invests mainly in high-tech startups in the IoT, intelligent manufacturing, mobile internet, big data, artificial intelligence, fintech, healthcare, medical equipment and pharmaceutical sectors. The firm manages assets of more than RMB 10 billion and has invested in nearly 100 companies.
Established by Chinese Academy of Sciences Holdings Co., Ltd., and several other conglomerates in 2011, Cash Capital invests mainly in high-tech startups in the IoT, intelligent manufacturing, mobile internet, big data, artificial intelligence, fintech, healthcare, medical equipment and pharmaceutical sectors. The firm manages assets of more than RMB 10 billion and has invested in nearly 100 companies.
Established in October 2015, Cantor Jungle incubates businesses and invests in early-stage high-tech startups in the fields of integrated circuit and artificial intelligence.
Established in October 2015, Cantor Jungle incubates businesses and invests in early-stage high-tech startups in the fields of integrated circuit and artificial intelligence.
Shanghai Zhangjiang Haocheng Venture Capital Co., Ltd. (Zhangjiang Haocheng) was founded in 2007 as a wholly-owned subsidiary of listed real estate developer Shanghai Zhangjiang Hi-Tech Park Development Co., Ltd. It has invested RMB 2.5 billion in high-tech startups.
Shanghai Zhangjiang Haocheng Venture Capital Co., Ltd. (Zhangjiang Haocheng) was founded in 2007 as a wholly-owned subsidiary of listed real estate developer Shanghai Zhangjiang Hi-Tech Park Development Co., Ltd. It has invested RMB 2.5 billion in high-tech startups.
Shanghai Zhangjiang Science & Technology Investment Corporation (ZJ STIC) was founded in 2005. The company has invested in almost 100 startups. ZJ STIC has also launched the RMB 1 billion Zhangjiang Sino-Century Venture Capital Fund, which invests primarily in the sectors of advanced manufacturing, energy conservation, environmental protection, etc.
Shanghai Zhangjiang Science & Technology Investment Corporation (ZJ STIC) was founded in 2005. The company has invested in almost 100 startups. ZJ STIC has also launched the RMB 1 billion Zhangjiang Sino-Century Venture Capital Fund, which invests primarily in the sectors of advanced manufacturing, energy conservation, environmental protection, etc.
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.
Founded in Silicon Valley in 2000 by Kate Mitchell and Rory O'Driscoll, Scale Venture Partners invests in 75% early revenue and 25% growth stage companies, with an average initial investment of US$8 million. It's mainly interested in startups that disrupt the workplace and it usually invests between US$5-25 million per funding round. It has invested in more than 200 companies to date and was the lead investor in more than 80 investments. Scale has managed 62 exits to date including DocuSign, Box, HubSpot, Exact Target and Realm. Its recent investments include in Keep Truckin, Pantheon and PubNub's Series D rounds.
Founded in Silicon Valley in 2000 by Kate Mitchell and Rory O'Driscoll, Scale Venture Partners invests in 75% early revenue and 25% growth stage companies, with an average initial investment of US$8 million. It's mainly interested in startups that disrupt the workplace and it usually invests between US$5-25 million per funding round. It has invested in more than 200 companies to date and was the lead investor in more than 80 investments. Scale has managed 62 exits to date including DocuSign, Box, HubSpot, Exact Target and Realm. Its recent investments include in Keep Truckin, Pantheon and PubNub's Series D rounds.
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The investor of Eat Just, Ripple Foods and more expects its portfolio companies will exit in the next four to six years, mostly through acquisition
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Outspoken with a hands-on management style, Sofía Benjumea is a force to reckon with at Google’s Campus Madrid
Startup shutdown: Some takeaways from BlackGarlic’s demise
Meal subscription service BlackGarlic shut down in July, blaming the high costs of customer acquisition and retention. Here’s a look at why the Blue Apron copy couldn't satisfy the Indonesian market’s palate
Lawtech startup Reclamador.es takes negligent companies to task
Reclamador.es’ team of top-notch lawyers has seen a 98% success rate in their fight for consumers’ rights, though scaling up has been difficult
Chinese DIY robotics startup Makeblock enters the classroom
Present in more than 140 countries, this ambitious startup is taking global STEM education by storm
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?
HighPitch 2020: Goers wins Indonesia's national startup competition
Event ticketing startup Goers gains new revenue streams with pivot to helping leisure spots go online; hotel SaaS Izy and on-demand medical testing service CekLab also in top three
This voice technology startup empowers both developers and machines
AISpeech shifted its business from education to IoT but has always remained focused on voice interaction between humans and machines
Chinese startup Xianghuanji takes a gamble on smartphone leasing
Now you can rent the newest phones for half the price of an upgrade
Intracity delivery startup Fengxiansheng takes on the Middle East
Backed by the most popular online shopping platform in the Middle East, Hangzhou's No. 1 intracity delivery startup Fengxiansheng (“Mr Wind”) is expanding to the region
This startup aims to be the DocuSign of China
Having captured a third of a largely untapped domestic e-contracting market, Shangshangqian looks to gain a greater foothold at home and abroad
Chinese startup offers fully-automated, environmentally-friendly car washes
Yigongli's car wash machines can wash a car in three mins for as low as RMB 10, while using two-thirds less water
Will this one-year-old startup revolutionize traditional industries?
Targeting retail and tourism first, Aibee aims to help traditional businesses keep up with their online counterparts using its all-in-one AI solutions
Roadstar.ai: A promising autonomous driving startup wrecked by infighting
No side benefits from the disputes, whether it is the founding team, investors or the employees
Ciweishixi: HR startup helps Chinese youth pursue rewarding careers
Ciweishixi uses the Western internship model to help young people discover their true passion, online and offline
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