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Tony Fadell is the inventor of the iPod, co-inventor of the iPhone, and former CEO and founder of Nest Labs, which was later acquired by Google. He is also an angel investor and head of Paris-based deeptech advisory and investing firm Future Shape, which has over 200 companies in its portfolio and a focus on issues like the electrification and digital connection of things, biomanufacturing and the eradication of waste. Fadell has invested in at least 10 startups, with his most recent disclosed investments having taken place in 4Q20. These included his participation in the $7m seed round of London-based consumer technology and conceptual design house Nothing, the $45m Series B round of US biotech firm and vegan leather maker MycoWorks, well as the $31m Series A round of video call effects and presentation tools company mmhmm.
Tony Fadell is the inventor of the iPod, co-inventor of the iPhone, and former CEO and founder of Nest Labs, which was later acquired by Google. He is also an angel investor and head of Paris-based deeptech advisory and investing firm Future Shape, which has over 200 companies in its portfolio and a focus on issues like the electrification and digital connection of things, biomanufacturing and the eradication of waste. Fadell has invested in at least 10 startups, with his most recent disclosed investments having taken place in 4Q20. These included his participation in the $7m seed round of London-based consumer technology and conceptual design house Nothing, the $45m Series B round of US biotech firm and vegan leather maker MycoWorks, well as the $31m Series A round of video call effects and presentation tools company mmhmm.
Pearson Affordable Learning Fund
Pearson Affordable Learning Fund (PALF) is the venture capital arm of Pearson, the world’s largest education company. With investments in 10 education startups and a total of 350,000 learners,PALF is expanding its range of affordable education solutions in Africa, Asia and Latin America. Indonesia’s online learning provider HarukaEdu is the 11th addition.It is PALF’s first foray into the online higher education market.
Pearson Affordable Learning Fund (PALF) is the venture capital arm of Pearson, the world’s largest education company. With investments in 10 education startups and a total of 350,000 learners,PALF is expanding its range of affordable education solutions in Africa, Asia and Latin America. Indonesia’s online learning provider HarukaEdu is the 11th addition.It is PALF’s first foray into the online higher education market.
Paris-based micro VC Kima Ventures was founded in 2010 by French tech billionaire Xavier Niel and French-Israeli angel investor/entrepreneur Jeremie Berrebi. They invest in early-stage companies in any sector, regardless of geography, and invest in 2–3 companies on a weekly basis. As of end-2016, Kima had a portfolio of more than 450 companies in 30 countries worldwide.
Paris-based micro VC Kima Ventures was founded in 2010 by French tech billionaire Xavier Niel and French-Israeli angel investor/entrepreneur Jeremie Berrebi. They invest in early-stage companies in any sector, regardless of geography, and invest in 2–3 companies on a weekly basis. As of end-2016, Kima had a portfolio of more than 450 companies in 30 countries worldwide.
Vangoo Capital Partners was founded in 2008 in Hongkong as a wholly owned subsidiary of Ant Capital Partners. Ant Capital Partners completed localization in China by finishing management buy-out of Vangoo Capital Partners in 2011. Vangoo Capital Partners manages both US$ Fund and RMB funds. It focuses on the investment of medical, Internet, consumer products, high-tech, and new energy.
Vangoo Capital Partners was founded in 2008 in Hongkong as a wholly owned subsidiary of Ant Capital Partners. Ant Capital Partners completed localization in China by finishing management buy-out of Vangoo Capital Partners in 2011. Vangoo Capital Partners manages both US$ Fund and RMB funds. It focuses on the investment of medical, Internet, consumer products, high-tech, and new energy.
Alpha Startups was founded by Xu Siqing, former managing director of WI Harper China, and Jiang Yameng, former co-managing partner of Sinovation Ventures. It offers customized services to each project in which it invests. Alpha Startups provides the startups it invests in with three to six months of free workspace and helps them receive follow-on financing.
Alpha Startups was founded by Xu Siqing, former managing director of WI Harper China, and Jiang Yameng, former co-managing partner of Sinovation Ventures. It offers customized services to each project in which it invests. Alpha Startups provides the startups it invests in with three to six months of free workspace and helps them receive follow-on financing.
Hike Capital was founded in December 2015 by Mark Yang, the founder of Ganji.com and Guazi.com, and Anna Xu, former general manager of the mobile internet department at NetEase and founder of the NetEase News app. The firm invests mainly in early-stage startups in the technological innovation, transaction platform, entertainment and lifestyle fields.
Hike Capital was founded in December 2015 by Mark Yang, the founder of Ganji.com and Guazi.com, and Anna Xu, former general manager of the mobile internet department at NetEase and founder of the NetEase News app. The firm invests mainly in early-stage startups in the technological innovation, transaction platform, entertainment and lifestyle fields.
Founded in 1983, the Brunei Investment Agency (BIA) is a government-owned investment organization that reports to the Ministry of Finance, Government of Brunei. BIA manages the country’s general reserve fund and its external assets, worth an estimated amount of $170bn. Its activities are rarely publicly disclosed.
Founded in 1983, the Brunei Investment Agency (BIA) is a government-owned investment organization that reports to the Ministry of Finance, Government of Brunei. BIA manages the country’s general reserve fund and its external assets, worth an estimated amount of $170bn. Its activities are rarely publicly disclosed.
Founder of Fenghou Capital and Secretary-General of China Young Angel Investor Leader Association (founded in 2013 by China’s leading angel investors such as Bob Xu and Yang Ning).
Founder of Fenghou Capital and Secretary-General of China Young Angel Investor Leader Association (founded in 2013 by China’s leading angel investors such as Bob Xu and Yang Ning).
Born in 1961, Li Zexiang was an undergraduate at Central South Institute of Mining Metallurgy in 1978. From 1979 to 1992, he studied and worked in the US, earning a doctoral degree at the University of California, Berkeley in 1989. He worked as an AILab researcher at MIT in 1989. In 1990, he joined NYU's Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences as an associate professor.In 1992, he returned to China and worked as a professor at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology ever since. In 1999, he founded motor control company Googol Tech. He is well-known for incubating DJI and became the chairman of Shenzhen-based drone and aerial photography systems company.
Born in 1961, Li Zexiang was an undergraduate at Central South Institute of Mining Metallurgy in 1978. From 1979 to 1992, he studied and worked in the US, earning a doctoral degree at the University of California, Berkeley in 1989. He worked as an AILab researcher at MIT in 1989. In 1990, he joined NYU's Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences as an associate professor.In 1992, he returned to China and worked as a professor at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology ever since. In 1999, he founded motor control company Googol Tech. He is well-known for incubating DJI and became the chairman of Shenzhen-based drone and aerial photography systems company.
Dharmash Mistry is non-executive director of the British Business Bank and the BBC. He is also a partner at LGT Lightstone, Balderton Capital and Lakestar. As an experienced venture capitalist and entrepreneur Mistry has raised and managed investment funds totaling $1bn. He is a board member and one of the early investors of unicorns like Revolut and Glovo.Mistry is the former MD of Ascential plc, formerly EMAP, B2B media business specializing in exhibitions and information services and listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE). He was also the chair and co-founder of Blow Ltd, an on-demand beauty services provider in the UK. Mistry also previously held non-executive director roles in companies like Dixons Retail and Hargreaves Lansdown.
Dharmash Mistry is non-executive director of the British Business Bank and the BBC. He is also a partner at LGT Lightstone, Balderton Capital and Lakestar. As an experienced venture capitalist and entrepreneur Mistry has raised and managed investment funds totaling $1bn. He is a board member and one of the early investors of unicorns like Revolut and Glovo.Mistry is the former MD of Ascential plc, formerly EMAP, B2B media business specializing in exhibitions and information services and listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE). He was also the chair and co-founder of Blow Ltd, an on-demand beauty services provider in the UK. Mistry also previously held non-executive director roles in companies like Dixons Retail and Hargreaves Lansdown.
Founded in 1997, Seventure Partners is one of Europe’s most prolific VC investors with a portfolio of over 200 startups across both tech and non-tech sectors. The French VC has also managed more than 40 exits in total. It mainly focuses on fintech and insurtech, French and German startups and in life sciences in Europe, North America and Asia.Its five funds cover different market segments, ranging from €24m–€200m, with investments of €500,000–€10m per round. Total funding for a company can reach €20m, right through the early to late stages. Recent investments include the $6.7m Series A round of US biotech Dermala and the $10.7m Series A round of US self-cleaning water bottle startup LARQ.
Founded in 1997, Seventure Partners is one of Europe’s most prolific VC investors with a portfolio of over 200 startups across both tech and non-tech sectors. The French VC has also managed more than 40 exits in total. It mainly focuses on fintech and insurtech, French and German startups and in life sciences in Europe, North America and Asia.Its five funds cover different market segments, ranging from €24m–€200m, with investments of €500,000–€10m per round. Total funding for a company can reach €20m, right through the early to late stages. Recent investments include the $6.7m Series A round of US biotech Dermala and the $10.7m Series A round of US self-cleaning water bottle startup LARQ.
Since 2005, Demeter Partners has been one of the major VC and private equity funds supporting technology companies in developing solutions for ecological and energy transitions. The firm typically invests €1m–€30m in early and growth stages of startups. With assets worth over €1bn under management, its portfolio in 2019 was estimated to have cut 4.3m tons of CO2 with 575 GWh of clean energy produced. In 2021, Demeter was named the “Best Sustainable Equity investor” by a panel of former Fortune 500 individuals, global experts and industry leaders to recognize Demeter’s commitment to the UN’s SDG and ESG strategy.
Since 2005, Demeter Partners has been one of the major VC and private equity funds supporting technology companies in developing solutions for ecological and energy transitions. The firm typically invests €1m–€30m in early and growth stages of startups. With assets worth over €1bn under management, its portfolio in 2019 was estimated to have cut 4.3m tons of CO2 with 575 GWh of clean energy produced. In 2021, Demeter was named the “Best Sustainable Equity investor” by a panel of former Fortune 500 individuals, global experts and industry leaders to recognize Demeter’s commitment to the UN’s SDG and ESG strategy.
Founded in 2004, Zurich-based Alpha Associates is a spin-off from Swiss Life Private Equity Partners. The independent fund manager and advisor specializes in private equity, private debt and infrastructure investments, offering investment services to institutional and private wealth clients.Besides offering a range of private market funds of funds, Alpha also manages Private Equity Holding Ltd with a diversified portfolio of investments in six public-listed companies. Recent direct co-investments include participation in the $54m Series B round of Austrian marketplace Refurbed in August 2021.
Founded in 2004, Zurich-based Alpha Associates is a spin-off from Swiss Life Private Equity Partners. The independent fund manager and advisor specializes in private equity, private debt and infrastructure investments, offering investment services to institutional and private wealth clients.Besides offering a range of private market funds of funds, Alpha also manages Private Equity Holding Ltd with a diversified portfolio of investments in six public-listed companies. Recent direct co-investments include participation in the $54m Series B round of Austrian marketplace Refurbed in August 2021.
College student recruitment platform created by students who know what students want and need. Also focuses on business needs, notably reducing costs through HR efficiency.
College student recruitment platform created by students who know what students want and need. Also focuses on business needs, notably reducing costs through HR efficiency.
Arsitag is jumping onto Indonesia’s property bandwagon as a one-stop platform for business and homeowners in search of inspirational architects, interior designers and builders.
Arsitag is jumping onto Indonesia’s property bandwagon as a one-stop platform for business and homeowners in search of inspirational architects, interior designers and builders.
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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