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Founder and CEO of Antuduanzu
An entrepreneur since 2007, Bett Tong majored in telecommunications engineering at Xi’an University of Technology and holds a master’s from the Institute of Microelectronics, Tsinghua University. Her first startup was also in short-term rentals, helping local homeowners rent out their homes to tourists during the 2008 Beijing Olympics
An entrepreneur since 2007, Bett Tong majored in telecommunications engineering at Xi’an University of Technology and holds a master’s from the Institute of Microelectronics, Tsinghua University. Her first startup was also in short-term rentals, helping local homeowners rent out their homes to tourists during the 2008 Beijing Olympics
Wholly owned by the Singapore-based real estate group CapitaLand, The Ascott is the world’s leading international serviced residence owner-operator, present in more than 25 countries. Ascott China is also one of the leading players in China’s apartment service and management industry, with 17,000+ units in 27 cities.
Wholly owned by the Singapore-based real estate group CapitaLand, The Ascott is the world’s leading international serviced residence owner-operator, present in more than 25 countries. Ascott China is also one of the leading players in China’s apartment service and management industry, with 17,000+ units in 27 cities.
The Craftory is a London-based investment house with a satellite office in San Francisco. Founded in 2018 by retail and media industry veterans Ernesto Schmitt and Ellio Leoni Sceti, the firm has made seven investments in various consumer goods brands. Sceti is also the chairman of London-based family VC firm LSG Holdings, with his brother Patrick as the MD.The Craftory’s $375m fund specializes in building a new investment house of consumer brands, hence its name from the words, “craft" and “factory.” It mainly offers permanent and growth capital to consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands. The Craftory supports CPG challenger brands to help them to grow from “craft” businesses to sustainable, mass CPG brands, offering consumers better choices for everyday products.
The Craftory is a London-based investment house with a satellite office in San Francisco. Founded in 2018 by retail and media industry veterans Ernesto Schmitt and Ellio Leoni Sceti, the firm has made seven investments in various consumer goods brands. Sceti is also the chairman of London-based family VC firm LSG Holdings, with his brother Patrick as the MD.The Craftory’s $375m fund specializes in building a new investment house of consumer brands, hence its name from the words, “craft" and “factory.” It mainly offers permanent and growth capital to consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands. The Craftory supports CPG challenger brands to help them to grow from “craft” businesses to sustainable, mass CPG brands, offering consumers better choices for everyday products.
The Rise Fund is a $2bn impact investing fund co-founded by U2 front man Bono, Bill McGlashan and Jeff Skoll. The fund has partnered with nonprofit consultancy The Bridgespan Group to develop an evidence-based model for quantifying the impact of the firm’s investments.The global impact investment vehicle is managed by TPGGrowth, part of the multibillion-dollar investment firm TPG that focuses on growth equity investments and mid-market buyouts. As of December 2019, the fund has deployed $1.4bn across its investment portfolio.
The Rise Fund is a $2bn impact investing fund co-founded by U2 front man Bono, Bill McGlashan and Jeff Skoll. The fund has partnered with nonprofit consultancy The Bridgespan Group to develop an evidence-based model for quantifying the impact of the firm’s investments.The global impact investment vehicle is managed by TPGGrowth, part of the multibillion-dollar investment firm TPG that focuses on growth equity investments and mid-market buyouts. As of December 2019, the fund has deployed $1.4bn across its investment portfolio.
Established in 2002, the Edge Group focuses on real estate investment and venture capital holdings. Headed by José Luis Pinto Basto, its investment strategy is based on the “triple bottom line” philosophy: reaching the optimal balance between economic, social and environmental sustainability.
Established in 2002, the Edge Group focuses on real estate investment and venture capital holdings. Headed by José Luis Pinto Basto, its investment strategy is based on the “triple bottom line” philosophy: reaching the optimal balance between economic, social and environmental sustainability.
Launched in 2017 by the Mobile World Capital Barcelona, The Collider is a new venture builder that brings together scientists and entrepreneurs to carry out scientific and technological projects through highly innovative startups. It aims to foster the adoption and implementation of new technologies in the field of AI, IoT, Blockchain, VR and 5G networks to facilitate technological transitions and innovations through science and deep-tech knowledge.
Launched in 2017 by the Mobile World Capital Barcelona, The Collider is a new venture builder that brings together scientists and entrepreneurs to carry out scientific and technological projects through highly innovative startups. It aims to foster the adoption and implementation of new technologies in the field of AI, IoT, Blockchain, VR and 5G networks to facilitate technological transitions and innovations through science and deep-tech knowledge.
The Venture City is a tech accelerator with international growth hubs. The VC was established in 2017 by former Facebook executive Laura González-Estéfani with co-founder Clara Bullrich from Guggenheim Partners Latin America/LJ Partnership.The ecosystem accelerator is data-driven and has diverse interests in AI, healthtech, cybersecurity, SaaS, marketplaces, fintech, blockchain and VR. It also provides the full A-Z package of expertise to support startups that have the potential to scale internationally, especially in LatAm, Asia and Africa.
The Venture City is a tech accelerator with international growth hubs. The VC was established in 2017 by former Facebook executive Laura González-Estéfani with co-founder Clara Bullrich from Guggenheim Partners Latin America/LJ Partnership.The ecosystem accelerator is data-driven and has diverse interests in AI, healthtech, cybersecurity, SaaS, marketplaces, fintech, blockchain and VR. It also provides the full A-Z package of expertise to support startups that have the potential to scale internationally, especially in LatAm, Asia and Africa.
The Graduate Syndicate is led by Harvard Business School senior lecturer Jeff Bussgang. The fund primarily invests in startups founded by Harvard graduates, particularly HBS alumni. It is linked to Flybridge Capital Partners, where Jeff Bussgang has served as a general partner since 2003.
The Graduate Syndicate is led by Harvard Business School senior lecturer Jeff Bussgang. The fund primarily invests in startups founded by Harvard graduates, particularly HBS alumni. It is linked to Flybridge Capital Partners, where Jeff Bussgang has served as a general partner since 2003.
The Shonet harnesses the power of social media influencers to turn users into customers of popular local and international fashion and beauty brands.
The Shonet harnesses the power of social media influencers to turn users into customers of popular local and international fashion and beauty brands.
The first EU company combining beekeeping derivatives and cannabidiol (CBD) properties to harness biodiversity and sustainability in alternative medicine and cosmetics.
The first EU company combining beekeeping derivatives and cannabidiol (CBD) properties to harness biodiversity and sustainability in alternative medicine and cosmetics.
This smartphone rental platform enables users to get latest models at half price and relieves concerns about data security and pollution related to phone disposal.
This smartphone rental platform enables users to get latest models at half price and relieves concerns about data security and pollution related to phone disposal.
Bezos-backed Chile’s first unicorn uses proprietary AI algorithm to analyze food molecules to produce plant-based meat and dairy products that taste like the original.
Bezos-backed Chile’s first unicorn uses proprietary AI algorithm to analyze food molecules to produce plant-based meat and dairy products that taste like the original.
Design to Improve Life Fund (The INDEX Project)
The Index Project, known by its motto “Design to Improve Life”, is a Copenhagen-based non-profit organization under the patronage of the Crown Prince and Princess of Denmark and supported by the Danish Ministry of Business and Growth.Founded in 2002, The Index Project organizes the biennial Index Award, one of the world's biggest design award. A diverse range of designs are selected through each Index Award cycle. It also backs projects with good causes through investment vehicle, Design to Improve Life Fund that has stakes in 11 solutions, ranging from seed to Series B+.
The Index Project, known by its motto “Design to Improve Life”, is a Copenhagen-based non-profit organization under the patronage of the Crown Prince and Princess of Denmark and supported by the Danish Ministry of Business and Growth.Founded in 2002, The Index Project organizes the biennial Index Award, one of the world's biggest design award. A diverse range of designs are selected through each Index Award cycle. It also backs projects with good causes through investment vehicle, Design to Improve Life Fund that has stakes in 11 solutions, ranging from seed to Series B+.
Tapping China’s idle housing supply and deploying innovative tech solutions, Qingke secures quality rental housing for urban young executives in crowded cities at affordable rates.
Tapping China’s idle housing supply and deploying innovative tech solutions, Qingke secures quality rental housing for urban young executives in crowded cities at affordable rates.
Tuvalum: Fast-growing vertical marketplace for used quality bikes
Banking on organic reach, Tuvalum has set its sights on a €40 billion market
Bobobobo: Indonesian luxury at a click
Amid a booming local e-commerce market, this startup carves a niche for itself in upscale trending goods and experiences influenced by Indonesia’s rich traditions
Voicemod: Voice-tweaking tech that's conquering esports and streamers
Backed by esports and gaming VC BITKRAFT Ventures, Voicemod has become a leading name in voice modification tech for gamers and livestreamers, with 2.5m MAU across 65 countries
Amidst a flurry of funding from overseas, local players urge a review of startup ownership rules in Indonesia
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
VUE Vlog: Short-video editing app wants to be China’s Instagram of vlogs
From starting as a short-video editing tool to a vlogging community today, VUE is talking to potential advertisers to help its vloggers make money
This Tencent-backed startup helps content creators make real money with their own e-shops in WeChat
“Good thing about my style. Some like it, some hate it but everybody recognizes it.” @sofíabenjumea
Outspoken with a hands-on management style, Sofía Benjumea is a force to reckon with at Google’s Campus Madrid
Sonic Boom: Using sound wave technology to understand shopper behaviour
Sonic Boom's solution, which enables data to be captured from mobile devices without needing an internet connection, is eyeing Indonesia's huge retail market
Day Day Cook: Creating content that sells
She may not be a celebrity chef but Norma Chu, the analyst-turned-cook, is a familiar face in food-obsessed Hong Kong, where she has her recipe website to encourage youths to learn cooking
Indonesian fintechs plug payday gaps, help workers stay away from loan sharks
Cash advance or “earned wage access” programs, already popular employee benefits in the US and Europe, are attracting investors and diverse clients in Indonesia
Kuaishou: Grabbing a share of China's near-trillion-RMB livestreaming e-commerce market
With 300m daily users, the short video app for the grassroots has partnered JD.com to offer discounts to convert users into online shoppers
Mindtera: Building mental resilience through bite-sized lessons
Mindtera wants to nip mental health issues in the bud by equipping working adults with skills to navigate work challenges and personal relationships, using their phones
Ruangguru, Amartha founders made aides to Indonesian President
Seven young leaders appointed to assist President Joko Widodo in non-ministerial tasks, with an emphasis on innovation
Ento: Making cookies and burger patties from crickets
From whole-roasted crickets and granola bars to sausages and meatballs, Ento aims to tap the growing market for insect-based alternative proteins, targeting enthusiasts and early adopters
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