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H&M’s first shop was founded 74 years ago in Sweden by Erling Persson under the name “Hennes”, Swedish for "hers" since the shop was selling only women's apparel. In 1968, Persson expanded into menswear by acquiring Swedish retailer Mauritz Widforss. Hence the rebranding of the company into Hennes & Mauritz (H&M). In 1974, H&M was listed on the Stockholm Stock Exchange. Since then, H&M has expanding internationally opening its first store in London and the rest of Europe and also to the US in early 2000.In 2008, the company also moved into the home furnishings segment and launched H&M Home stores worldwide. The fashion chain can now be found across Europe, the US, Asia and the Middle East. The group expanded further by acquiring fast-fashion brands like Weekday, Monki and Cheap Monday. In April 2021, H&M Group announced a collaboration with textile cleantech Infinited Fiber to launch proof-of-concept denim created wholly from regenerated textile waste as part of its commitment to use only recycled or sustainably sourced materials by 2030.
H&M’s first shop was founded 74 years ago in Sweden by Erling Persson under the name “Hennes”, Swedish for "hers" since the shop was selling only women's apparel. In 1968, Persson expanded into menswear by acquiring Swedish retailer Mauritz Widforss. Hence the rebranding of the company into Hennes & Mauritz (H&M). In 1974, H&M was listed on the Stockholm Stock Exchange. Since then, H&M has expanding internationally opening its first store in London and the rest of Europe and also to the US in early 2000.In 2008, the company also moved into the home furnishings segment and launched H&M Home stores worldwide. The fashion chain can now be found across Europe, the US, Asia and the Middle East. The group expanded further by acquiring fast-fashion brands like Weekday, Monki and Cheap Monday. In April 2021, H&M Group announced a collaboration with textile cleantech Infinited Fiber to launch proof-of-concept denim created wholly from regenerated textile waste as part of its commitment to use only recycled or sustainably sourced materials by 2030.
H&M Foundation is a non-profit foundation established in 2013. It is privately funded by the Stefan Persson family, the founders and major shareholders of the H&M Group, who have donated SEK 1.5 billion to it to date. The foundation aims to help accelerate progress towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals 2030, by developing, funding and sharing solutions to address the world’s most urgent issues. It has a particular focus on promoting a planet-positive fashion industry and on building inclusive societies.Tackling mostly challenges associated with the fast fashion industry and its supply chain, H&M Foundation advocates for more sustainable practices across the fashion value chain and more inclusive business practices. The foundation is also actively involved in providing emergency relief for natural disasters or pandemics. It also aims to encourage innovation that promotes social change and sustainability. To this end, it provides startups support in accelerating and scale new technologies. It also runs the Global Change Award. Dubbed the Nobel Prize of fashion, this aims to recognise disruptive innovations that have the potential to make fashion more sustainable, and transform the way garments are designed, produced, shipped, bought, used and recycled.
H&M Foundation is a non-profit foundation established in 2013. It is privately funded by the Stefan Persson family, the founders and major shareholders of the H&M Group, who have donated SEK 1.5 billion to it to date. The foundation aims to help accelerate progress towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals 2030, by developing, funding and sharing solutions to address the world’s most urgent issues. It has a particular focus on promoting a planet-positive fashion industry and on building inclusive societies.Tackling mostly challenges associated with the fast fashion industry and its supply chain, H&M Foundation advocates for more sustainable practices across the fashion value chain and more inclusive business practices. The foundation is also actively involved in providing emergency relief for natural disasters or pandemics. It also aims to encourage innovation that promotes social change and sustainability. To this end, it provides startups support in accelerating and scale new technologies. It also runs the Global Change Award. Dubbed the Nobel Prize of fashion, this aims to recognise disruptive innovations that have the potential to make fashion more sustainable, and transform the way garments are designed, produced, shipped, bought, used and recycled.
Founded in 2015 by former vice president of Tencent and GM of Tencent M&A, Richard Peng (Peng Zhijian), and former vice GM of Tencent M&A, Kurt Xu, Genesis Capital specializes in growth stage investment of internet startups in China and the US.
Founded in 2015 by former vice president of Tencent and GM of Tencent M&A, Richard Peng (Peng Zhijian), and former vice GM of Tencent M&A, Kurt Xu, Genesis Capital specializes in growth stage investment of internet startups in China and the US.
Former SAP director at IBM, specializing in ERP systems (logistics and cost management), Zhang Ying holds an MBA, focusing on supply chain management, from Texas A&M University.
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.
Founder and CEO of Smart Bees
Wang Bin founded home furniture company Smart Room in March 2015. He re-branded Smart Room into Smart Bees that was launched in Shanghai in December 2016. Wang had worked for several years as a general manager at the East China branch of Jindalu Cultural Industry Group before becoming an entrepreneur.
Wang Bin founded home furniture company Smart Room in March 2015. He re-branded Smart Room into Smart Bees that was launched in Shanghai in December 2016. Wang had worked for several years as a general manager at the East China branch of Jindalu Cultural Industry Group before becoming an entrepreneur.
Co-founder of Zaihui
Zhu received his LLB from the University of International Business and Economics in 2008 and a Master of the Science of Law from Stanford Law School in 2011. From 2011 to 2015, he worked as an associate at K&L Gates. He was among the lead lawyers on several M&A cases, including the acquisition of NuoMi by Baidu. Zhu left K&L Gates to co-found Zaihui in 2015.
Zhu received his LLB from the University of International Business and Economics in 2008 and a Master of the Science of Law from Stanford Law School in 2011. From 2011 to 2015, he worked as an associate at K&L Gates. He was among the lead lawyers on several M&A cases, including the acquisition of NuoMi by Baidu. Zhu left K&L Gates to co-found Zaihui in 2015.
CICC Jiatai Fund (RMB M&A Fund) is managed by the private equity department of China International Capital Corporation Limited (CICC). It focuses on industrial consolidation, growth enterprise and cross-border investment opportunities.
CICC Jiatai Fund (RMB M&A Fund) is managed by the private equity department of China International Capital Corporation Limited (CICC). It focuses on industrial consolidation, growth enterprise and cross-border investment opportunities.
CTO and Co-founder of Xiaoe Tech
Yu Qianli graduated from Wuhan University with a bachelor's degree in mechanical manufacturing and automation in 2014. Before co-founding Xiaoe Tech in 2016, he worked on the R&D of Qzone at Tencent.
Yu Qianli graduated from Wuhan University with a bachelor's degree in mechanical manufacturing and automation in 2014. Before co-founding Xiaoe Tech in 2016, he worked on the R&D of Qzone at Tencent.
Founded in 1994, Fosun Pharma covers all key sectors of the pharmaceutical and healthcare industrial chain. It has been aggressively expanding globally, conducting investment and M&As in healthcare industries.
Founded in 1994, Fosun Pharma covers all key sectors of the pharmaceutical and healthcare industrial chain. It has been aggressively expanding globally, conducting investment and M&As in healthcare industries.
Co-founder and CEO of Seedrs
Formerly a corporate and M&A lawyer in New York and London, Jeff Lynn began his career at Sullivan & Cromwell LLP after graduating from the University of Virginia School of Law and the University of Oxford (where he majored in Civil Law). The US-born Lynn later obtained an MBA from the Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, and went on to co-found equity crowdfunding platform Seedrs.
Formerly a corporate and M&A lawyer in New York and London, Jeff Lynn began his career at Sullivan & Cromwell LLP after graduating from the University of Virginia School of Law and the University of Oxford (where he majored in Civil Law). The US-born Lynn later obtained an MBA from the Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, and went on to co-found equity crowdfunding platform Seedrs.
Co-founder & CEO of Parclick
Luis Paris is co-founder and CEO of Parclick, a parking reservation app. He is an Industrial engineer who built his career in the US, Europe and Venezuela leading projects for HP, Procter & Gamble and British American Tobacco. Paris holds an MBA and a master's in Supply Chain Management. He also attended an executive program at Harvard Business School where he specialized in new internet ventures and an M&A program at the London Business School.
Luis Paris is co-founder and CEO of Parclick, a parking reservation app. He is an Industrial engineer who built his career in the US, Europe and Venezuela leading projects for HP, Procter & Gamble and British American Tobacco. Paris holds an MBA and a master's in Supply Chain Management. He also attended an executive program at Harvard Business School where he specialized in new internet ventures and an M&A program at the London Business School.
M Capital Partners is a leading private equity firm in the French small-cap market. It specializes in SME financing in the development and transmission phases. Based in Paris, the company has offices in Toulouse, Nice, Montepellier and Bordeaux. Founded 17 years ago, M Capital has €530m under active management. It is engaged in venture and capital investments, real estate, and impact investing. Recently it declared its aim to obtain the B Corp sustainability label, and created a foundation and several positive impact funds and moved to decarbonize its portfolio.
M Capital Partners is a leading private equity firm in the French small-cap market. It specializes in SME financing in the development and transmission phases. Based in Paris, the company has offices in Toulouse, Nice, Montepellier and Bordeaux. Founded 17 years ago, M Capital has €530m under active management. It is engaged in venture and capital investments, real estate, and impact investing. Recently it declared its aim to obtain the B Corp sustainability label, and created a foundation and several positive impact funds and moved to decarbonize its portfolio.
Using an app containing hundreds of interactive comics, M Mandarin helps foreigners learn Mandarin through other languages and by immersing them in virtual real-life situations.
Using an app containing hundreds of interactive comics, M Mandarin helps foreigners learn Mandarin through other languages and by immersing them in virtual real-life situations.
Hirokazu “Hiro” Mashita is a founder and director at M&S Partners Pte Ltd, a venture capital firm based in Singapore. A prolific business angel, he is known to have invested in more than 20 Indian startups in 2015 alone, earning him the nickname “Super Angel from Japan”.
Hirokazu “Hiro” Mashita is a founder and director at M&S Partners Pte Ltd, a venture capital firm based in Singapore. A prolific business angel, he is known to have invested in more than 20 Indian startups in 2015 alone, earning him the nickname “Super Angel from Japan”.
As more Chinese opt for cosmetic surgery, startups have emerged to help them make informed decisions
China’s medical aesthetic services platforms face both opportunities and challenges with the rise of Generation Z
Luo Yonghao: Maverick founder who gave Smartisan its allure, but couldn't build a winner
The Smartisan founder and internet celebrity is making a comeback with live commerce, after failing to sell enough smartphones at his own company
Digital Union: Fighting fake users in China's mobile app industry
The Beijing-based cybersecurity startup is helping developers spot fake app downloads, so their ad money don’t go to waste
BJTech: Chatbots to help young entrepreneurs and SMEs run businesses online
As more businesses go online during Covid-19, BJTech is using chatbots to help them manage customer service, inventory tracking and more
Will China ride into a car-sharing future?
Chinese car-sharing startups face reckoning as more than 500 players crowd into a fast-growing, but young, market
F&B supplier STOQO collapses, a casualty of Covid-19 restaurant closures in Indonesia
A once promising startup, STOQO's woes reflect the challenges faced by the local F&B industry, which is finding new ways to stay afloat
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
This EV maker caters to young consumers by making driving easier and more fun
Amongst all the players in China’s EV market, Xpeng Motors still stands out
Bukalapak CEO under fire for tweet about Indonesia’s R&D budget
Achmad Zaky is the latest top startup executive to get embroiled in a politically charged social media storm
UBTECH: CES robotics star wants to bring humanoid robots to every family
UBTECH’s next-generation bipedal robot recently made an impressive global debut, and the startup’s founder has once again become the focus of attention
CloudYoung: Smart agritech for every process, from farm to table
CloudYoung covers the entire production chain, from cutting costs and pesticide use in its smart greenhouses to connecting farmers with buyers in e-commerce
From real estate to rearing insects for food: Magalarva's way to a sustainable future
The Indonesian agritech startup is already using insects to replace fishmeal and has new funding to grow further
KK Fund, GK Plug and Play Indonesia set up online meets between VCs and startups amid Covid-19
VCs like Sequoia Capital, EV Growth, Monk's Hill Ventures and MDI Ventures are onboard to spot potential investments despite Covid-19 downturn
New Food Invest: Plant-based cheese, the next investment boom?
With alt-protein startups experiencing a global funding boom, industry experts and investors share their views about emerging trends in diverse food sectors
Do plant-based meat alternatives stand a chance in China, the world's largest meat consumer?
Major food brands and foodtech startups are trying to build their following in a nascent market forecast to grow to nearly $12bn worth by 2023
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