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The first in Asia and third in the world to create alternative protein from methane, offering a cost-effective, circular economy solution, producing high-protein animal feed.
The first in Asia and third in the world to create alternative protein from methane, offering a cost-effective, circular economy solution, producing high-protein animal feed.
Traveloka is an Indonesian online travel agency that reached unicorn status in 2017 after receiving funding from Expedia. It has since added new services, including hotel and car rental bookings to its offerings.
Traveloka is an Indonesian online travel agency that reached unicorn status in 2017 after receiving funding from Expedia. It has since added new services, including hotel and car rental bookings to its offerings.
Co-founder and Joint CEO of Otten Coffee
A son of an entrepreneur, Jhoni Kusno is familiar with the world of entrepreneurship. Even though online business was new to the graduate from Mikroskil Medan, his passion for coffee inspired him to start a coffee supplies shop in January 2012. Long time Medan friend and college mate, Robin Boe joined his startup in October 2012 as a co-founder and joint CEO of Otten Coffee.
A son of an entrepreneur, Jhoni Kusno is familiar with the world of entrepreneurship. Even though online business was new to the graduate from Mikroskil Medan, his passion for coffee inspired him to start a coffee supplies shop in January 2012. Long time Medan friend and college mate, Robin Boe joined his startup in October 2012 as a co-founder and joint CEO of Otten Coffee.
Co-founder, CEO and Director of Business Development of Taralite, Co-founder and CEO of Hangry
Serial entrepreneur Abraham Viktor co-founded a bread enterprise Kayafood and a light concrete business Ixacon, while still a Finance undergraduate at Universitas Indonesia. After graduating in 2013, he worked as an analyst at the Boston Consulting Group and Nomura. In January 2015, he co-founded wedding fintech Wedlite that quickly led to the development of a new consumer and business loans platform Taralite.
Serial entrepreneur Abraham Viktor co-founded a bread enterprise Kayafood and a light concrete business Ixacon, while still a Finance undergraduate at Universitas Indonesia. After graduating in 2013, he worked as an analyst at the Boston Consulting Group and Nomura. In January 2015, he co-founded wedding fintech Wedlite that quickly led to the development of a new consumer and business loans platform Taralite.
President and Co-founder of Xpeng Motors
After graduating from Tsinghua University in 2008 with a bachelor’s degree in Automotive Engineering, Xia worked as head of R&D of a new energy control system at the GAC Automotive Engineering Institute. In 2014, he co-founded Xpeng Motors.
After graduating from Tsinghua University in 2008 with a bachelor’s degree in Automotive Engineering, Xia worked as head of R&D of a new energy control system at the GAC Automotive Engineering Institute. In 2014, he co-founded Xpeng Motors.
CSO and Co-founder of WeDoctor (Guahao)
Zhang Xiaochun co-founded WeDoctor with Liao Jieyuan in 2010 and now serves as its CSO. He has a master's degree from Dongbei University of Finance and Economics and has worked in the Internet industry since 2000.The former CEO of Galaxy Internet Television was also the general manager of CNR New Media, a subsidiary of CNR (China National Radio) Media Group.
Zhang Xiaochun co-founded WeDoctor with Liao Jieyuan in 2010 and now serves as its CSO. He has a master's degree from Dongbei University of Finance and Economics and has worked in the Internet industry since 2000.The former CEO of Galaxy Internet Television was also the general manager of CNR New Media, a subsidiary of CNR (China National Radio) Media Group.
CTO and co-founder of Singrow
Xu Tao is a PhD candidate in molecular biology at NUS. He invented the Strawberry Hydroponic System. From 2016 to 2017, he also co-founded XMJ Agritech Co. Ltd in China. From 2015 to 2016, he was the technical director of the Institute of New Rural Development at Shanxi Agricultural University in China. He currently serves as CTO at Singrow.
Xu Tao is a PhD candidate in molecular biology at NUS. He invented the Strawberry Hydroponic System. From 2016 to 2017, he also co-founded XMJ Agritech Co. Ltd in China. From 2015 to 2016, he was the technical director of the Institute of New Rural Development at Shanxi Agricultural University in China. He currently serves as CTO at Singrow.
Founded in 2011, StartUp Health is a New-York based accelerator. Chaired by former Time Warner CEO Jerry Levin, the platform is reputed to have the world’s largest portfolio of digital health companies spanning 12 countries. StartUp Health also runs the StartUp Health Academy, StartUp Health Network, StartUp Health Ventures and StartUp Health Media. Investment partners include Novartis, Ping An Group, Otsuka, Chiesi Group, Masimo and GuideWell, all of whom contributed to the US$31-million StartUp Health Transformer Fund II in 2018. StartUp Health has managed 15 exits and invested in more than 250 companies.
Founded in 2011, StartUp Health is a New-York based accelerator. Chaired by former Time Warner CEO Jerry Levin, the platform is reputed to have the world’s largest portfolio of digital health companies spanning 12 countries. StartUp Health also runs the StartUp Health Academy, StartUp Health Network, StartUp Health Ventures and StartUp Health Media. Investment partners include Novartis, Ping An Group, Otsuka, Chiesi Group, Masimo and GuideWell, all of whom contributed to the US$31-million StartUp Health Transformer Fund II in 2018. StartUp Health has managed 15 exits and invested in more than 250 companies.
GP Bullhound is a financial advisory and investment firm founded in 1999 with offices in London, San Francisco, Stockholm, Berlin, Manchester, Paris, Hong Kong, Madrid and New York. To date, the firm has undertaken over 530 investments worldwide, with its latest fund raising €65 million in 2018. GP Bullhound's 18 exits to date include successful companies like Spotify and Avito. It has invested in renowned companies like Slack and Wallapop. Its recent investments include a Series A round in customer service platform Nivo and a Series D round in productivity software, Partnerize.
GP Bullhound is a financial advisory and investment firm founded in 1999 with offices in London, San Francisco, Stockholm, Berlin, Manchester, Paris, Hong Kong, Madrid and New York. To date, the firm has undertaken over 530 investments worldwide, with its latest fund raising €65 million in 2018. GP Bullhound's 18 exits to date include successful companies like Spotify and Avito. It has invested in renowned companies like Slack and Wallapop. Its recent investments include a Series A round in customer service platform Nivo and a Series D round in productivity software, Partnerize.
Kim Jung is a South Korean businessman and the man behind Nexon, Korea's largest gaming company. He is Chairman and CEO of NXC Corporation, Nexon’s holding company. NXC diversified into cryptocurrency and holds 83% of Korbit, a Seoul-based exchange.In 2016, Kim was accused of bribery, having favoured a prosecutor who was his university friend. Although he was found not guilty due to lack of evidence, Kim resigned as a director of Nexon.Kim is also partner at Collaborative Fund, a New York-based VC firm.
Kim Jung is a South Korean businessman and the man behind Nexon, Korea's largest gaming company. He is Chairman and CEO of NXC Corporation, Nexon’s holding company. NXC diversified into cryptocurrency and holds 83% of Korbit, a Seoul-based exchange.In 2016, Kim was accused of bribery, having favoured a prosecutor who was his university friend. Although he was found not guilty due to lack of evidence, Kim resigned as a director of Nexon.Kim is also partner at Collaborative Fund, a New York-based VC firm.
Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan
Founded by the Ontario government and Ontario Teachers' Federation in 1990, Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan is Canada's largest single-profession pension plan. Headquartered in Toronto, Ontario Teachers' also has investment offices in London, Singapore and Hong Kong. With C$204.7bn worth of assets under its management, Ontario Teachers' is responsible for the pensions of 329,000 working and retired teachers in Ontario. Its diverse global portfolio of assets generates a total-fund net return of 9.5% annually. A new investment department, Teachers’ Innovation Platform, was set up in 2019 to invest in late-stage ventures that deliver disruptive technologies.
Founded by the Ontario government and Ontario Teachers' Federation in 1990, Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan is Canada's largest single-profession pension plan. Headquartered in Toronto, Ontario Teachers' also has investment offices in London, Singapore and Hong Kong. With C$204.7bn worth of assets under its management, Ontario Teachers' is responsible for the pensions of 329,000 working and retired teachers in Ontario. Its diverse global portfolio of assets generates a total-fund net return of 9.5% annually. A new investment department, Teachers’ Innovation Platform, was set up in 2019 to invest in late-stage ventures that deliver disruptive technologies.
Born in 1979, Cheng is an entrepreneur from Hong Kong. He is the third-generation heir of the Cheng Yu-tung family, which founded the New World and Chow Tai Fook empire. With a BA from Harvard University, Cheng joined the family business in 2015, serving as executive vice chairman at New World Development. In 2008, he invented the concept of “museum-retail” - incorporating art into shopping - by founding the K11 luxury shopping mall brand. In 2017, Cheng and veteran investor Clive Ng cofounded C Ventures, which funds technology-driven businesses from the art, media and fashion sectors.
Born in 1979, Cheng is an entrepreneur from Hong Kong. He is the third-generation heir of the Cheng Yu-tung family, which founded the New World and Chow Tai Fook empire. With a BA from Harvard University, Cheng joined the family business in 2015, serving as executive vice chairman at New World Development. In 2008, he invented the concept of “museum-retail” - incorporating art into shopping - by founding the K11 luxury shopping mall brand. In 2017, Cheng and veteran investor Clive Ng cofounded C Ventures, which funds technology-driven businesses from the art, media and fashion sectors.
Plant protein material for commercial use to replace single-use plastics, with the performance of synthetic polymers, but 100% biodegradable in the natural environment.
Plant protein material for commercial use to replace single-use plastics, with the performance of synthetic polymers, but 100% biodegradable in the natural environment.
Shanghai Artificial Intelligence Industry Investment Fund
Shanghai Artificial Intelligence Industry Investment Fund was launched at the closing ceremony of the 2019 World Artificial Intelligence conference. It was co-led by state-owned enterprises such as Guosheng Group and Lingang Group, and backed by local governments, state-owned industrial groups, and financing firms. The fund was initially be valued at RMB 10bn, with plans to increase this figure to RMB 100bn. It operates through direct investment and sub-funds.It mainly invests in early-stage tech companies as well as leading players that apply AI technologies in various verticals.
Shanghai Artificial Intelligence Industry Investment Fund was launched at the closing ceremony of the 2019 World Artificial Intelligence conference. It was co-led by state-owned enterprises such as Guosheng Group and Lingang Group, and backed by local governments, state-owned industrial groups, and financing firms. The fund was initially be valued at RMB 10bn, with plans to increase this figure to RMB 100bn. It operates through direct investment and sub-funds.It mainly invests in early-stage tech companies as well as leading players that apply AI technologies in various verticals.
NovoNutients uses CO2 and other emissions to produce cost-effective and environmentally-friendly protein-rich fish feed, a circular solution to aquaculture's fishmeal supply problem.
NovoNutients uses CO2 and other emissions to produce cost-effective and environmentally-friendly protein-rich fish feed, a circular solution to aquaculture's fishmeal supply problem.
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
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: 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
Dao Foods: Grooming and betting on China's rising alternative protein startups
How can businesses involve Chinese consumers in the environmental cause, even if it isn’t a priority for them? For that, the impact investor-incubator Dao Foods has got its philosophy-led strategy figured out
Indogen Capital eyes new growth fund of $100m as foreign tech investors stay keen on Indonesia
With its Japanese investment partner Striders, Indogen plans to boost growth-stage funding in Indonesia and open doors for portfolio companies to new markets in East Asia
Good Startup: Alt-protein products can be better than real meat
The investor of Eat Just, Ripple Foods and more expects its portfolio companies will exit in the next four to six years, mostly through acquisition
NovoNutrients: Tackling the dual problems of CO2 emissions and over-fishing
The first to transform CO2 to fish food, NovoNutrients is trialing with industry giants Skretting and Chevron, and will soon raise Series A funding
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
Plant-based meat faces backlash in China despite gaining traction
An innocuous video clip sparked debate on social media over plant-based meat, with suspicion about its nutritional value, cost-effectiveness and even the motives of foreign companies
String Bio: Asia's first startup to harness methane gas for protein production
Using bacteria to turn the harmful greenhouse gas into a purer form of protein, String Bio is raising Series B funding to scale production
Mycorena: Fungi-based vegan protein challenging traditional plant-based ingredients
Award-winning Swedish biotech startup is scaling production of mycoprotein to become a key player in the emerging market for functional proteins
Oceanium: Supporting sustainable seaweed farming
Scottish startup Oceanium has developed a proprietary biorefinery and processing model to create seaweed-based compostable materials, alt-protein ingredients and nutraceuticals for use across industry verticals
Heura by Foods for Tomorrow: Another new kid on the multibillion-dollar alternative protein market
Already selling in nine countries, Heura’s recent entry into the UK, Europe's largest market for meat substitutes, could prove its biggest test to date
Xampla: Making strong, low-cost biodegradable plastic from peas
Inspired by the strength of spider silk, the Cambridge University spinoff has produced a plant-based, completely compostable alternative to microplastics
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