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Zhengxuan Capital was established in June 2003. Xia Zuoquan, the company's majority shareholder and chairman of the board, is also one of the founders of BYD, an EV maker. Zhengxuan Capital has invested in over 40 companies, primarily in the AI, robotics, semiconductor and aerospace industries. Five of Zhengxuan Capital’s companies have been listed publicly, and its average ROI is greater than 10. It has AUM of more than RMB 10 billion.
Zhengxuan Capital was established in June 2003. Xia Zuoquan, the company's majority shareholder and chairman of the board, is also one of the founders of BYD, an EV maker. Zhengxuan Capital has invested in over 40 companies, primarily in the AI, robotics, semiconductor and aerospace industries. Five of Zhengxuan Capital’s companies have been listed publicly, and its average ROI is greater than 10. It has AUM of more than RMB 10 billion.
Endeavor Catalyst is part of the global investment company Endeavor. Launched in 2012 and based in New York, it supports the equity funding efforts of Endeavour entrepreneurs with third party investors. Its portfolio investments had a total capital value of over US$100 million and it specializes in mid-stage investments across sectors and different countries, with significant investment in transportation startups to date. In 2020, it participated in the second €12m part of the €23m Series A round of EV charging hardware startup, Wallbox, with an undisclosed investment. Other recent investments in 2020 include in the US$40m Series D round of Egyptian healthtech Vezeeta and in the undisclosed seed round of Turkish fintech Figopara.
Endeavor Catalyst is part of the global investment company Endeavor. Launched in 2012 and based in New York, it supports the equity funding efforts of Endeavour entrepreneurs with third party investors. Its portfolio investments had a total capital value of over US$100 million and it specializes in mid-stage investments across sectors and different countries, with significant investment in transportation startups to date. In 2020, it participated in the second €12m part of the €23m Series A round of EV charging hardware startup, Wallbox, with an undisclosed investment. Other recent investments in 2020 include in the US$40m Series D round of Egyptian healthtech Vezeeta and in the undisclosed seed round of Turkish fintech Figopara.
Intra-city express delivery is cheaper than ever, thanks to Spider’s bulk discounts from its goods pooling, pay-by-volume innovations.
Intra-city express delivery is cheaper than ever, thanks to Spider’s bulk discounts from its goods pooling, pay-by-volume innovations.
TaniHub Group's farm-to-table marketplace and agri-crowdfunding offers a two-pronged approach to help farmers to increase earnings and grow their business.
TaniHub Group's farm-to-table marketplace and agri-crowdfunding offers a two-pronged approach to help farmers to increase earnings and grow their business.
Amartha’s business co-op for unbanked entrepreneurs has pivoted into Indonesia’s fastest-growing P2P lending fintech for women, with over 800% growth in loans issued.
Amartha’s business co-op for unbanked entrepreneurs has pivoted into Indonesia’s fastest-growing P2P lending fintech for women, with over 800% growth in loans issued.
BOCOM International Global Investment
BOCOM International is a wholly owned unit of Bank of Communications Co., Ltd..
BOCOM International is a wholly owned unit of Bank of Communications Co., Ltd..
Adrian Suherman has over 19 years of management experience, including senior executive roles. He was the vice president of Indonesian telco Telkomsel and was also the CEO of aCommerce. Adrian was previously a software engineer for Sun Microsystems and had also worked at Sherikon Inc, Oracle, AT Kearney and LivingSocial.He is currently the CEO of Lippo Group’s digital branch and fintech firm OVO, as well as a commissioner of Lippo Group’s e-tailer MatahariMall.
Adrian Suherman has over 19 years of management experience, including senior executive roles. He was the vice president of Indonesian telco Telkomsel and was also the CEO of aCommerce. Adrian was previously a software engineer for Sun Microsystems and had also worked at Sherikon Inc, Oracle, AT Kearney and LivingSocial.He is currently the CEO of Lippo Group’s digital branch and fintech firm OVO, as well as a commissioner of Lippo Group’s e-tailer MatahariMall.
Co-founder of Fenbushi Capital, China’s first venture capital firm that focuses exclusively on blockchain investment, and of Bitshares, a blockchain-based financial platform. Among the earliest investors and entrepreneurs in the blockchain industry, Shen has 12 years of experience in senior management at brokerages, hedge funds and investment banks. He received his bachelor’s degree in mathematics from the University of Shanghai for Science and Technology and his master’s degree in Systems Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology.
Co-founder of Fenbushi Capital, China’s first venture capital firm that focuses exclusively on blockchain investment, and of Bitshares, a blockchain-based financial platform. Among the earliest investors and entrepreneurs in the blockchain industry, Shen has 12 years of experience in senior management at brokerages, hedge funds and investment banks. He received his bachelor’s degree in mathematics from the University of Shanghai for Science and Technology and his master’s degree in Systems Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology.
Established in 2003, COTEC Portugal is a business association which seeks to advance technological development and innovation cooperation. Its network comprises multinationals and SMEs operating across most sectors whose gross added value represents more than 16% of Portugal's national GDP and 8% of private employment. COTEC Portugal has an Innovative SME Network that seeks to promote public knowledge of its members, attract investment and help them grow internationally. The president of Portugal is the honorary president of COTEC Portugal.
Established in 2003, COTEC Portugal is a business association which seeks to advance technological development and innovation cooperation. Its network comprises multinationals and SMEs operating across most sectors whose gross added value represents more than 16% of Portugal's national GDP and 8% of private employment. COTEC Portugal has an Innovative SME Network that seeks to promote public knowledge of its members, attract investment and help them grow internationally. The president of Portugal is the honorary president of COTEC Portugal.
Yangon-based social impact investor Phandeeyar Accelerator was born out of Code for Change Myanmar, a series of hackathons in 2014 and its accelerator is the Yangon chapter of Founder Institute. It is a keen part of Myanmar’s nascent tech ecosystem.With a $2m fund, the VC began investing in local startups in 2017 with a maximum funding of $25,000. It has invested in 17 companies including restaurant booking app Resdi and apartment sharing app Nay Var.
Yangon-based social impact investor Phandeeyar Accelerator was born out of Code for Change Myanmar, a series of hackathons in 2014 and its accelerator is the Yangon chapter of Founder Institute. It is a keen part of Myanmar’s nascent tech ecosystem.With a $2m fund, the VC began investing in local startups in 2017 with a maximum funding of $25,000. It has invested in 17 companies including restaurant booking app Resdi and apartment sharing app Nay Var.
Solving the last-mile problem of absent recipients that frustrates many e-commerce and delivery companies, the Citibox mailbox-plus-app solution lets customers collect their shopping 24/7.
Solving the last-mile problem of absent recipients that frustrates many e-commerce and delivery companies, the Citibox mailbox-plus-app solution lets customers collect their shopping 24/7.
PT Mitra Komunikasi Indonesia Tbk.
Mitra Komunikasi Nusantara (MKN) is a public-listed company in Indonesia. With business interests in mobile communications, it is one of the largest distributors of Samsung and OPPO smartphones in Indonesia. Besides distributing products for one of Indonesia’s major mobile network operators Telkomsel, MKN also manages the GraPARI customer service centers. MKN was established by the founder of Kioson Roby Tan.
Mitra Komunikasi Nusantara (MKN) is a public-listed company in Indonesia. With business interests in mobile communications, it is one of the largest distributors of Samsung and OPPO smartphones in Indonesia. Besides distributing products for one of Indonesia’s major mobile network operators Telkomsel, MKN also manages the GraPARI customer service centers. MKN was established by the founder of Kioson Roby Tan.
Paulo Mateus Pinto was the CEO of La Redoute Portugal and Spain for four years until 2018 when he stayed on as CEO of La Redoute Portugal. He also joined NERLEI as a board director in 2018, after serving seven years as director and VP of ACEPI.After completing his degree in Economics at the University of Coimbra in 1992, Pinto has worked as country manager of Vertbaudet Portugal for over six years before becoming an international director for the brand at other European countries. In 2007, he left to become the general manager of Redcats until 2013.
Paulo Mateus Pinto was the CEO of La Redoute Portugal and Spain for four years until 2018 when he stayed on as CEO of La Redoute Portugal. He also joined NERLEI as a board director in 2018, after serving seven years as director and VP of ACEPI.After completing his degree in Economics at the University of Coimbra in 1992, Pinto has worked as country manager of Vertbaudet Portugal for over six years before becoming an international director for the brand at other European countries. In 2007, he left to become the general manager of Redcats until 2013.
A serial entrepreneur, Lu is the founder of car rental company CAR Inc. He is also chairman and founding CEO of car services provider UCAR. In 2003, he founded Beijing Huaxia United Technology Co Ltd, a company that now controls around 67% of China Telecom’s VOIP business in Beijing. In 1995, Lu founded DITEL Technology, a trading company for telecom equipment and supplier of system integration services. He received his bachelor's degree in Industrial Electric Automation from the University of Science & Technology of Beijing and his EMBA from Peking University.
A serial entrepreneur, Lu is the founder of car rental company CAR Inc. He is also chairman and founding CEO of car services provider UCAR. In 2003, he founded Beijing Huaxia United Technology Co Ltd, a company that now controls around 67% of China Telecom’s VOIP business in Beijing. In 1995, Lu founded DITEL Technology, a trading company for telecom equipment and supplier of system integration services. He received his bachelor's degree in Industrial Electric Automation from the University of Science & Technology of Beijing and his EMBA from Peking University.
Cecilia Tham: the power of shifting paradigms
The embodiment of unconventional thinking and creativity, this female entrepreneur from Hong Kong has been pioneering social transformation within Barcelona's startup ecosystem since 2011
Supercharging and battery swap in race to cut EV charging times in China
Supercharging can slash EV charging times but has technological challenges. Hence battery swapping is on the rise in China, with state support
Evix Safety's helmet with an airbag is a world-first for cycling safety
Evix Safety is launching a “smart” cycling helmet fitted with an airbag to prevent thousands of neck injuries from accidents
Chinese EV startups feel the heat as Tesla slashes prices, market subsidies ending
Tesla's recent price cuts and upcoming Shanghai plant for producing cheaper cars are increasing pressure on its Chinese rivals
Subsidy cut has dented sales, but China's EV manufacturers need better products to win over buyers
Eliminating subsidies is a painful must for the sustainability of China’s electric vehicle industry
SWITCH Singapore: Xpeng expects strong China EV growth after 3Q rebound, launches overseas expansion
Welcoming foreign player entry as potential boost to EV adoption, Xpeng President Brian Gu also notes attractiveness of overseas markets, especially Europe
China’s medical exoskeleton startups take on a promising but challenging market
It was not until 2018 that the first China-made lower limb exoskeleton got regulatory clearance at home, around the same time the first Chinese rehabilitation robot got US FDA approval
Xu Jinghong: Champion of young entrepreneurs and high-tech startups
Under Xu Jinghong’s leadership, Tsinghua Holdings grew its assets sevenfold and incubated over 10,000 businesses. In his new role as VC investor, Xu wants to nurture startups into future global leaders
AEInnova: Energy harvester to generate €10 million revenue, plans Series A
A whopping 70% of our energy generated gets lost as waste heat. A Spanish startup has developed innovative solutions to collect the waste heat that industry literally throws away and convert it into electricity
Mass production and delivery delays – common challenges facing China EV startups
As Tesla postponed delivery yet again, its Chinese rivals are scrambling too
Chinese startups join the race to address chip shortage amid funding boom
Would an overheated semiconductor startup scene and the ability to design cutting-edge chips be enough to help China achieve chip self-sufficiency?
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
China bets on road-vehicle coordination for the mass adoption of autonomous driving cars by 2025
Money pours in as China pushes sector to be the next growth engine, and both self-driving startups and their investors are optimistic about their commercialization attempts
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
Game Prime 2019 – Let the games commence!
This month, Jakarta's annual game exhibition to showcase more than 50 developers, promoting the industry’s potential locally and abroad
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