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Facebook is a social networking platform founded by Mark Zuckerberg and partners in 2004. It is listed on the NASDAQ exchange under ticker code FB. Throughout its development it has acquired various complementary social media and networking services, such as Instagram and WhatsApp.As an investor, Facebook has invested in a wide range of companies. It invested in and later acquired virtual reality headset developers Oculus, and also invested in e-commerce enabler Meesho. In 2020, it joined Google, Tencent and other major tech investors as an investor in Gojek.
Facebook is a social networking platform founded by Mark Zuckerberg and partners in 2004. It is listed on the NASDAQ exchange under ticker code FB. Throughout its development it has acquired various complementary social media and networking services, such as Instagram and WhatsApp.As an investor, Facebook has invested in a wide range of companies. It invested in and later acquired virtual reality headset developers Oculus, and also invested in e-commerce enabler Meesho. In 2020, it joined Google, Tencent and other major tech investors as an investor in Gojek.
Established in Shanghai in 1992, Greenland Holding Group, also known as Greenland Group, is a state-owned real estate developer. It manages projects in over 100 cities in nine countries, including the US, Australia, Canada, the UK, Germany, Japan, South Korea and Malaysia. It holds assets worth nearly $120bn, and has ranked among Fortune Global 500 for nine consecutive years. The company went public in Shanghai in 2015. Beyond real estate, Greenland has diversified its portfolio by expanding into related sectors, such as retail and transportation.
Established in Shanghai in 1992, Greenland Holding Group, also known as Greenland Group, is a state-owned real estate developer. It manages projects in over 100 cities in nine countries, including the US, Australia, Canada, the UK, Germany, Japan, South Korea and Malaysia. It holds assets worth nearly $120bn, and has ranked among Fortune Global 500 for nine consecutive years. The company went public in Shanghai in 2015. Beyond real estate, Greenland has diversified its portfolio by expanding into related sectors, such as retail and transportation.
Founded in 2004, Richlink Capital has 70% of its investments in leading companies in the growth or mature stage, and 20% in early/middle-stage startups.
Founded in 2004, Richlink Capital has 70% of its investments in leading companies in the growth or mature stage, and 20% in early/middle-stage startups.
KTB Network is a leading investment firm in South Korea, conducting investments across all stages in South Korea, China and the US. KTB Network is the first South Korean investment firm to enter the Chinese PE/VC market. Since 2000, it has invested in 40+ companies in China.
KTB Network is a leading investment firm in South Korea, conducting investments across all stages in South Korea, China and the US. KTB Network is the first South Korean investment firm to enter the Chinese PE/VC market. Since 2000, it has invested in 40+ companies in China.
Launched in 2003, Dianping is China's most popular restaurant-reviewing and group-buying service. It merged with closest rival Meituan in October 2015, in a US$15 billion deal.
Launched in 2003, Dianping is China's most popular restaurant-reviewing and group-buying service. It merged with closest rival Meituan in October 2015, in a US$15 billion deal.
Founded by John Ball in 2000, Steamboat Ventures is Disney’s venture capital subsidiary. They invest in early through growth stage companies with specialization in digital media and consumer technology.
Founded by John Ball in 2000, Steamboat Ventures is Disney’s venture capital subsidiary. They invest in early through growth stage companies with specialization in digital media and consumer technology.
Hai Quan Fund is founded by Hu Haiquan (a famous singer in China). It now manages over 1.3bn RMB and has invested in more than 40 startups in 3 years.
Hai Quan Fund is founded by Hu Haiquan (a famous singer in China). It now manages over 1.3bn RMB and has invested in more than 40 startups in 3 years.
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.
CEO and founder of Lota Digital by Bitcliq
Pedro Araújo Manuel is the Portuguese founder and CEO of software development company Bitcliq, where he has worked since 2013. He also holds the same positions within its two brands launched to date: Lota Digital, an e-marketplace for small-scale fisherman and sustainable fish retailers with blockchain-enabled traceability, and BIG EYE Smart Fishing, a platform for managing fishing fleets and fish traceability. Previously, Manuel was owner, co-founder and managing partner at tech agency MakeWise for nine years. Before 2013, he spent seven years in software and web development and systems administration at three different companies, including Portugal’s national post office. Manuel holds a master’s degree in Information Technology and Computer Engineering from the Polytechnic Institute of Lisbon.
Pedro Araújo Manuel is the Portuguese founder and CEO of software development company Bitcliq, where he has worked since 2013. He also holds the same positions within its two brands launched to date: Lota Digital, an e-marketplace for small-scale fisherman and sustainable fish retailers with blockchain-enabled traceability, and BIG EYE Smart Fishing, a platform for managing fishing fleets and fish traceability. Previously, Manuel was owner, co-founder and managing partner at tech agency MakeWise for nine years. Before 2013, he spent seven years in software and web development and systems administration at three different companies, including Portugal’s national post office. Manuel holds a master’s degree in Information Technology and Computer Engineering from the Polytechnic Institute of Lisbon.
Based in Brussels, Astanor Ventures is an impact investor specializing in foodtech, agritech and blue ocean economy with focus on the environment and sustainability. Founded in 2017 by Eric Archambeau and George Coelho, Astanor has invested in more than 20 startups in Europe and the US. Archambeau and Coelho launched Balderton Capital in Europe and were early investors in Spotify, Betfair and LoveFilm.Astanor invests according to the principles for responsible investment (PRI), prioritizing technology-led solutions that connect the value chain, innovate on nutrition and accelerate regenerative agriculture. In November 2020, the firm closed fundraising for its $325m Global Impact Fund focused on food and agriculture technology that comply with the UN’s 17 sustainable development goals (SDGs).
Based in Brussels, Astanor Ventures is an impact investor specializing in foodtech, agritech and blue ocean economy with focus on the environment and sustainability. Founded in 2017 by Eric Archambeau and George Coelho, Astanor has invested in more than 20 startups in Europe and the US. Archambeau and Coelho launched Balderton Capital in Europe and were early investors in Spotify, Betfair and LoveFilm.Astanor invests according to the principles for responsible investment (PRI), prioritizing technology-led solutions that connect the value chain, innovate on nutrition and accelerate regenerative agriculture. In November 2020, the firm closed fundraising for its $325m Global Impact Fund focused on food and agriculture technology that comply with the UN’s 17 sustainable development goals (SDGs).
Telstra is a corporate venture capitalist headquartered in Sydney, Australia. It has significant investments in Asia, USA and Europe. It typically invests from US$5 million to US$50 million in established businesses that generate millions of dollars in existing revenue.
Telstra is a corporate venture capitalist headquartered in Sydney, Australia. It has significant investments in Asia, USA and Europe. It typically invests from US$5 million to US$50 million in established businesses that generate millions of dollars in existing revenue.
CyLon is the world's leading cyber security accelerator and seed investment program based in London. Founded in 2015 by experts in international security, it has invested in 53 security-focused startups and has completed one exit, Sphere Secure Workplace.
CyLon is the world's leading cyber security accelerator and seed investment program based in London. Founded in 2015 by experts in international security, it has invested in 53 security-focused startups and has completed one exit, Sphere Secure Workplace.
CMB International is a wholly-owned subsidiary of China Merchants Bank. It has two private equity funds. The first, based in Shenzhen, was founded in 2017, and the second, based in Hong Kong, was founded in 2010. CMB International's Shenzhen division invests in the internet, healthcare, automobile, new energy and consumption sectors.
CMB International is a wholly-owned subsidiary of China Merchants Bank. It has two private equity funds. The first, based in Shenzhen, was founded in 2017, and the second, based in Hong Kong, was founded in 2010. CMB International's Shenzhen division invests in the internet, healthcare, automobile, new energy and consumption sectors.
Josep Rius is Global Product Manager Digital Services at ABB and a private investor. He has a degree in Industrial Engineering. He also holds an MBA from ESADE Business School and has more than 20 years international experience in sales in multinational companies and high-tech digital transformation and industrial startups (HP, Asea Brown Boveri, Abrast, Logitek, Parkare, IMAGO light in motion and Nexiona). He co-founded Skinlight in 2002.
Josep Rius is Global Product Manager Digital Services at ABB and a private investor. He has a degree in Industrial Engineering. He also holds an MBA from ESADE Business School and has more than 20 years international experience in sales in multinational companies and high-tech digital transformation and industrial startups (HP, Asea Brown Boveri, Abrast, Logitek, Parkare, IMAGO light in motion and Nexiona). He co-founded Skinlight in 2002.
Elaia' focusses on digital and deeptech companies in their seed and growth phases. The firm’s portfolio includes 19 exited companies like Criteo and over 60 investments with a total of €350 million under management.The firm was founded in Paris in 2002 by a group of four professionals in the technology sector, private equity and operations with a cumulative experience of 75 years in investment and financing.
Elaia' focusses on digital and deeptech companies in their seed and growth phases. The firm’s portfolio includes 19 exited companies like Criteo and over 60 investments with a total of €350 million under management.The firm was founded in Paris in 2002 by a group of four professionals in the technology sector, private equity and operations with a cumulative experience of 75 years in investment and financing.
The coronavirus outbreak that left cinemas shut and millions in home quarantine has unexpectedly opened up a new medium for movies – short video platforms
Now called Wanwu Xinsheng, the startup recycles over 70,000 used electronic goods in China daily, clocking over RMB 2bn of transactions every month
Innovate big or go home: logistics unicorn YH Global eyes “Belt and Road” gold
The world’s first logistics firm to become a unicorn at Series A is a model of innovation in China. More overseas growth is next
Carlos Melo Brito: Driving force behind Porto's innovation boom
The professor has overseen the creation and growth of the University of Porto-based UPTEC incubator, birthplace of many of Portugal's most successful startups
Spanish VR edtech Play2Speak targets China's K-12 market
Keen on the multibillion-dollar tutoring market in Asia, Play2Speak creates VR immersive learning to help kids overcome the fear of learning a new language
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
Alén Space: Nanosatellite company targets contracts of over €2 million by 2020
Alén Space seeks funding of €1.5 million to accelerate plans to win a share of the global market of 2,600 small satellites to be launched by 2023
For Indonesia’s gig workers, Sampingan provides side jobs that matter
Besides helping businesses gather data and scale at a bargain, Sampingan wants to help its workers level up and perform more complex tasks
In China's Covid-19-hit economy, cities dish out dining and shopping coupons to revive spending
Local governments are offering incentives to spend, but as millions have lost their jobs and income, more is needed to boost consumer confidence
300 million users in 3 years: Cracking e-commerce the Pinduoduo way
The dark horse of online retail is our key to understanding China's new consumer growth story
Triporate: Producing business travel itineraries and bookings 10x faster than human agents
Triporate helps corporates save time and money with its automated travel bookings from analyzing staff emails; it raised €1.3m recently
Lalibela Global-Networks: A mission to digitalize, move Africa's healthcare system to the cloud
This year’s Web Summit winner, Lalibela Global-Networks, is digitalizing Africa’s paper-based healthcare system in a low-cost, low-code way to save lives and make healthcare affordable
Drone Hopper: Firefighters of the future
A senior Airbus engineer from Spain has developed heavy-duty autonomous drones to quell wildfires safely
Soul Parking aims to solve Indonesia's motorcycle problem with unique parking spaces
Known for its “Instagrammable” space-saving parking solutions, Soul Parking has adapted to Covid conditions with disinfecting service and contactless transactions to attract more riders
Jakarta Aman uses social networking to improve neighborhood security
Backed by Jakarta's provincial government and MDI Ventures, neighborhood security app Jakarta Aman seeks to reignite the “gotong royong” spirit to keep communities safe
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