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A partner at Chinese VC firm Ceyuan Ventures, Richard Chen holds a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Management from Carnegie Mellon University in the United States. He is currently CEO of Yifei Investment Holding. Chen is also the founding partner of Huangpu River Capital.
A partner at Chinese VC firm Ceyuan Ventures, Richard Chen holds a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Management from Carnegie Mellon University in the United States. He is currently CEO of Yifei Investment Holding. Chen is also the founding partner of Huangpu River Capital.
Established in 2006, European private equity firm Vitruvian Partners focuses on asset-light companies in its targeted sectors. The firm has a successful track record with more than 85 transactions completed. Vitruvian Partners invests £25 million to over £150 million in companies typically valued at £50 million to over £500 million.
Established in 2006, European private equity firm Vitruvian Partners focuses on asset-light companies in its targeted sectors. The firm has a successful track record with more than 85 transactions completed. Vitruvian Partners invests £25 million to over £150 million in companies typically valued at £50 million to over £500 million.
Yamaha Motor Ventures & Laboratory Silicon Valley
The investment arm of Yamaha Motor Group (Japan) was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, California. It focuses on industrial automation and transportation technology, and on smart and automated solutions in particular. Recent investments include automated strawberry picker Advanced Farm Technologies' US$7.5m Series A round and drone and robotics startup Exyn Technology's US$16m Series A round.
The investment arm of Yamaha Motor Group (Japan) was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, California. It focuses on industrial automation and transportation technology, and on smart and automated solutions in particular. Recent investments include automated strawberry picker Advanced Farm Technologies' US$7.5m Series A round and drone and robotics startup Exyn Technology's US$16m Series A round.
Verizon Ventures is the venture capital arm of Verizon Communications, the US's largest wireless provider, established in 2000. It invests from Series A to IPO. Verizon Ventures has made more than 100 investments to date and managed 20 exits, including healthcare diagnostics company NantHealth and P2P video content service Streamroot. Recent investments include holographic lighting technology company Light Field Lab's US$28m Series A round and AI-powered mass transportation technology company Optibus's US$40m Series B round.
Verizon Ventures is the venture capital arm of Verizon Communications, the US's largest wireless provider, established in 2000. It invests from Series A to IPO. Verizon Ventures has made more than 100 investments to date and managed 20 exits, including healthcare diagnostics company NantHealth and P2P video content service Streamroot. Recent investments include holographic lighting technology company Light Field Lab's US$28m Series A round and AI-powered mass transportation technology company Optibus's US$40m Series B round.
Founded in 2006, the Silicon Valley-based venture capital firm was one of the earliest to focus on seed investing. It has around US$1.3 billion under management and has backed more than 700 founders.
Founded in 2006, the Silicon Valley-based venture capital firm was one of the earliest to focus on seed investing. It has around US$1.3 billion under management and has backed more than 700 founders.
Paris-based Orange Digital Ventures is part of French telco Orange and was established in 2015. It invests up to €150m in businesses with technology that aligns with Orange's development plans. It has a geographical focus on Africa and has made a commitment to boosting the continent's startup ecosystem through its 2017 €50m dedicated Africa fund. Recent investments include fintech Monzo's US$144m Series F round and B2C savings and investment marketplace Raisin's US$$114m Series D round.
Paris-based Orange Digital Ventures is part of French telco Orange and was established in 2015. It invests up to €150m in businesses with technology that aligns with Orange's development plans. It has a geographical focus on Africa and has made a commitment to boosting the continent's startup ecosystem through its 2017 €50m dedicated Africa fund. Recent investments include fintech Monzo's US$144m Series F round and B2C savings and investment marketplace Raisin's US$$114m Series D round.
British Oxford-educated engineer William Reeve is a serial investor and entrepreneur who built two successful businesses Fletcher Research and LOVEFiLM.com from scratch and led them to successful exits. He is currently Chairman of online investment management platform Nutmeg.com, CEO of proptech accelerator Goodlord and Non-Executive Director of Dunhelm Soft Furnishings. He was also Co-CEO and Chairman at grocery delivery company Hubbub.co.uk and was Non-Executive Chairman at healthy snack startup Graze.com. He was Head of Operations at Paddy Power betting agency, Managing Director of Oxalyst Systems and has been a non-executive director at a host of online platforms including Secret Escapes, Zoopla! and DealChecker.co.uk.
British Oxford-educated engineer William Reeve is a serial investor and entrepreneur who built two successful businesses Fletcher Research and LOVEFiLM.com from scratch and led them to successful exits. He is currently Chairman of online investment management platform Nutmeg.com, CEO of proptech accelerator Goodlord and Non-Executive Director of Dunhelm Soft Furnishings. He was also Co-CEO and Chairman at grocery delivery company Hubbub.co.uk and was Non-Executive Chairman at healthy snack startup Graze.com. He was Head of Operations at Paddy Power betting agency, Managing Director of Oxalyst Systems and has been a non-executive director at a host of online platforms including Secret Escapes, Zoopla! and DealChecker.co.uk.
Robert “Rob” McClatchey spent 15 years at Barclays Capital, before leaving in 2012 when he was Managing Director. McClatchey is currently a non-executive director of DegreeArt Ltd, the London Distillery, UPP Group Holdings Ltd, RADA Enterprises Ltd and Uniplaces. He earned his Master’s in Economics from King’s College London in 1987. He also worked at KPMG in London as Assistant Manager - Audit and Special Investigations.
Robert “Rob” McClatchey spent 15 years at Barclays Capital, before leaving in 2012 when he was Managing Director. McClatchey is currently a non-executive director of DegreeArt Ltd, the London Distillery, UPP Group Holdings Ltd, RADA Enterprises Ltd and Uniplaces. He earned his Master’s in Economics from King’s College London in 1987. He also worked at KPMG in London as Assistant Manager - Audit and Special Investigations.
Global technology investment firm Atomico was set up in 2006 by Skype co-founder Niklas Zennström. Since then, it has made over 140 investments with a focus on the European market. Atomico’s team of investors includes founders of six billion-dollar companies, and operational leaders at companies such as Skype, Google, Uber, Facebook and Spotify. The London-based investment company has managed 27 exits to date including Supercell, Fab, the Climate Corporation and Rovio Entertainment. Its recent investments include in Peakon's Series B, AccuRx's Series A and in Graphcore and Clutter's Series D rounds.
Global technology investment firm Atomico was set up in 2006 by Skype co-founder Niklas Zennström. Since then, it has made over 140 investments with a focus on the European market. Atomico’s team of investors includes founders of six billion-dollar companies, and operational leaders at companies such as Skype, Google, Uber, Facebook and Spotify. The London-based investment company has managed 27 exits to date including Supercell, Fab, the Climate Corporation and Rovio Entertainment. Its recent investments include in Peakon's Series B, AccuRx's Series A and in Graphcore and Clutter's Series D rounds.
Upon graduating in Economics, Alex Chesterman joined Planet Hollywood International. He left seven years later as an executive vice-president. Chesterman went on to found Bagelmania, LoveFilm (later sold to Amazon), ScreenSelect and Zoopla. He is currently Zoopla’s CEO and one of the UK's leading digital entrepreneurs as well as a winner of Ernst & Young's Entrepreneur of the Year. He has invested in 26 companies to date across sectors and his recent investments include in online flower marketplace Flowebx's Series A and in the seed rounds of proptech Thirdfort, online library Perlego and audio personal trainer Auro.
Upon graduating in Economics, Alex Chesterman joined Planet Hollywood International. He left seven years later as an executive vice-president. Chesterman went on to found Bagelmania, LoveFilm (later sold to Amazon), ScreenSelect and Zoopla. He is currently Zoopla’s CEO and one of the UK's leading digital entrepreneurs as well as a winner of Ernst & Young's Entrepreneur of the Year. He has invested in 26 companies to date across sectors and his recent investments include in online flower marketplace Flowebx's Series A and in the seed rounds of proptech Thirdfort, online library Perlego and audio personal trainer Auro.
Established in 1985, venture capital firm DFJ has invested in more than 300 companies throughout the world. Its core funds have raised US$4 billion to date.
Established in 1985, venture capital firm DFJ has invested in more than 300 companies throughout the world. Its core funds have raised US$4 billion to date.
The venture arm of American cloud computing company Salesforce has invested in more than 150 companies since 2009.
The venture arm of American cloud computing company Salesforce has invested in more than 150 companies since 2009.
Since 2000, Storm Ventures has grown into a US$600 million venture capital firm focusing on early-stage investments.
Since 2000, Storm Ventures has grown into a US$600 million venture capital firm focusing on early-stage investments.
Founded in 1999, Armilar Venture Partners, previously Espirito Santo Ventures (E.S. Ventures), has made over 40 investments and currently manages five funds valued over €200 million. It covers Europe and the United States.
Founded in 1999, Armilar Venture Partners, previously Espirito Santo Ventures (E.S. Ventures), has made over 40 investments and currently manages five funds valued over €200 million. It covers Europe and the United States.
Established in 1977, Matrix Partners is an American venture capital firm with offices in San Francisco and Cambridge in the US, as well as in Shanghai, Beijing, Mumbai and Bangalore, and has invested in prominent companies like Apple and FedEx. It participates in all stages of investment and, to date, has invested over US$4 billion and has over US$4 billion currently under management. The company has invested in more than 500 companies and was lead investor in over 150. It has seen more than 100 exits. Recent investments include US$11 million in Brightback Series A and in Klook's Series D.
Established in 1977, Matrix Partners is an American venture capital firm with offices in San Francisco and Cambridge in the US, as well as in Shanghai, Beijing, Mumbai and Bangalore, and has invested in prominent companies like Apple and FedEx. It participates in all stages of investment and, to date, has invested over US$4 billion and has over US$4 billion currently under management. The company has invested in more than 500 companies and was lead investor in over 150. It has seen more than 100 exits. Recent investments include US$11 million in Brightback Series A and in Klook's Series D.
New Food Invest: Growing an alternative protein business in Asia
With more than 4bn people, Asia presents unique opportunities and challenges to alternative protein startups. Four leading entrepreneurs shared their experiences at the recent New Food Invest conference
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
New Food Invest: Challenges of growing an alt-protein startup
Founders of three alt-protein startups in the US share what motivated them to start, their personal experiences growing the businesses, getting funding and finding strategic partners
New Food Invest: Opportunities in the European alt-protein space
With a record €2.4bn investment in 2019, Europe’s foodtech sector appears poised for continued growth, but startups, corporations, governments and even universities can do more, experts say
New Food Invest: Building a plant-based business in the US
With plant-based startups experiencing exponential growth but facing increasingly intense competition, experts consider the opportunities and barriers in the sector
OLIO: Zero food waste app expands with new product categories, going global
Recent $43m Series B funding will let sustainability app more than triple hiring, add homemade products and household goods to product listings
Big Idea Ventures Founder Andrew D Ive: Asia will lead cell-based meat innovation
In a wide-ranging interview, the managing general partner of the US- and Singapore-based foodtech investor also expounds on his goal to extend sustainability to the rest of the food sector, combining good returns with doing good
Future Food Asia: Temasek, Continental Grain on investing in agrifood in Singapore and China
The two heavyweight investors discuss opportunities, needs and how agrifood startups can scale in Asian markets
Bayer Growth Ventures' Paimun Amini: Invest in tech for smarter, more sustainable farming
Corporate venture capital showed up in abundance at Smart Agrifood Malaga, where CompassList spoke with Paimun Amini, Director of Venture Investments for Bayer Growth Ventures (BGV)
Future Food Asia 2021: Impact assessments – getting the metrics right
Common impact measures are useful but each situation requires specific, sometimes subjective considerations. The priority is to gauge if the impact has led to positive changes
Future Food Asia 2021: Regenerative agriculture in Asia
The unique challenges facing regenerative agriculture in Asia require solutions different from those in the West, presenting opportunities for microfinancing and impact investment
Shilling Capital Partners: Growing Portuguese tech businesses from seed
An early mover, the influential angel investing firm is accelerating local techs into Brazil and globally
AquaCultured Foods: World's first whole-cut vegan seafood made through microbial fermentation
Armed with its fermentation technology and proprietary strain of fungi, AquaCultured is closing an oversubscribed funding round, raising more than $1.5m to launch its non-GMO seafood alternatives, with plans to expand to more food verticals and overseas
SWITCH Singapore: Race in agrifood tech as a solution to feeding 10bn people
While the potential gains are huge, giving tech solutions to farmers, especially smallholders in developing countries, remains a work in progress
Les Nouveaux Affineurs: Disrupting centuries-old French cheese culture
Backed by Michelin-star chefs and investors, Les Noveaux Affineurs is gearing up to be a global player in the billion-dollar vegan cheese market
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