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Founder and CEO of Doctor Che
Xue has served as product manager for VIP, an e-commerce platform dedicated to flash sales in China, and for China UnionPay, China’s largest bank card payment network.
Xue has served as product manager for VIP, an e-commerce platform dedicated to flash sales in China, and for China UnionPay, China’s largest bank card payment network.
CEO and co-founder of Kobo360
In 2011, young Obi Ozor used his savings and loans from his family and friends to set up Bezmo Global to import second-hand trucks from the US and sell them in Nigeria. Despite suffering from kidney failure issues, he managed to run the business for four years to earn money to pay for his medical treatments. He fully recovered and moved to Michigan to continue his education.At the University of Michigan, Ozor met Ife Oyedele II and the two friends started an e-commerce venture to sell diapers and baby soap from the US to customers in Nigeria. Ozor moved to the University of Pennsylvania and graduated with a BA International Relations and Finance at Wharton School of Business. In 2014, he gained some work experience in investment banking at JP Morgan in New York.In 2015, Ozor returned to Nigeria and joined Uber as operations coordinator. In 2016, the serial entrepreneur and his friend Oyedele co-founded Uber-style logistics platform Kobo360 in Lagos.
In 2011, young Obi Ozor used his savings and loans from his family and friends to set up Bezmo Global to import second-hand trucks from the US and sell them in Nigeria. Despite suffering from kidney failure issues, he managed to run the business for four years to earn money to pay for his medical treatments. He fully recovered and moved to Michigan to continue his education.At the University of Michigan, Ozor met Ife Oyedele II and the two friends started an e-commerce venture to sell diapers and baby soap from the US to customers in Nigeria. Ozor moved to the University of Pennsylvania and graduated with a BA International Relations and Finance at Wharton School of Business. In 2014, he gained some work experience in investment banking at JP Morgan in New York.In 2015, Ozor returned to Nigeria and joined Uber as operations coordinator. In 2016, the serial entrepreneur and his friend Oyedele co-founded Uber-style logistics platform Kobo360 in Lagos.
Founder and CEO of Pengyoufan
A former senior executive at Standard Chartered Bank and HP, Wang Huawei went on to set up his own business in internet investment/wealth management information services, Weitouhuirong (Beijing) Network Technology; and subsequently, P2P financing-social networking app Pengyoufan.
A former senior executive at Standard Chartered Bank and HP, Wang Huawei went on to set up his own business in internet investment/wealth management information services, Weitouhuirong (Beijing) Network Technology; and subsequently, P2P financing-social networking app Pengyoufan.
Co-founder and Solutions Architect of Plant on Demand
Antonio Tripiana Caballero worked for almost two years as project engineer at the Signal Processing for Communications and Navigation (SPCOMNAV) research group at the Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB).The Department of Telecommunications and Systems Engineering project was part of Tripiana’s master’s degree in Telecoms Systems Engineering during his university days from 2011 to 2016. He also completed a one-year exchange program at Finland’s Tampere University of Technology.Tripiana worked as a freelance full-stack developer in Barcelona during his studies. He worked for four months as a scientist at Barcelona’s Mobile World Capital to develop a cloud-based GNSS receiver for IoT devices with ultra-low battery consumption. He also spent five months testing receivers at the European Space Agency (ESA) in the Netherlands.In 2018, he co-founded Plant on Demand (POD) as the startup’s Solutions Architect. He took on the full-time role of CTO during 1Q2020.
Antonio Tripiana Caballero worked for almost two years as project engineer at the Signal Processing for Communications and Navigation (SPCOMNAV) research group at the Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB).The Department of Telecommunications and Systems Engineering project was part of Tripiana’s master’s degree in Telecoms Systems Engineering during his university days from 2011 to 2016. He also completed a one-year exchange program at Finland’s Tampere University of Technology.Tripiana worked as a freelance full-stack developer in Barcelona during his studies. He worked for four months as a scientist at Barcelona’s Mobile World Capital to develop a cloud-based GNSS receiver for IoT devices with ultra-low battery consumption. He also spent five months testing receivers at the European Space Agency (ESA) in the Netherlands.In 2018, he co-founded Plant on Demand (POD) as the startup’s Solutions Architect. He took on the full-time role of CTO during 1Q2020.
CEO & Managing Director of AEInnova
David Comellas Vogel was the first investor in AEInnova, where he is currently CEO and Managing Director. Comellas started his career as a manager at Caixa Catalunya bank and then as a senior consultant at financial advisory firm Qualinneo. He continued his finance career at Deutsche Bank and as a consultant in Insights Business Partners until 2017. As a partner at Blocktac, Comellas has been an investor and serial entrepreneur, while also assuming the role of advisor and partner at Happy Customer Box. Comellas holds a master's degree in banking administration from Barcelona's Universitat Pompeu Fabra and is also the Vice-President of Aeroclub Barcelona-Sabadell.
David Comellas Vogel was the first investor in AEInnova, where he is currently CEO and Managing Director. Comellas started his career as a manager at Caixa Catalunya bank and then as a senior consultant at financial advisory firm Qualinneo. He continued his finance career at Deutsche Bank and as a consultant in Insights Business Partners until 2017. As a partner at Blocktac, Comellas has been an investor and serial entrepreneur, while also assuming the role of advisor and partner at Happy Customer Box. Comellas holds a master's degree in banking administration from Barcelona's Universitat Pompeu Fabra and is also the Vice-President of Aeroclub Barcelona-Sabadell.
Founded in 2015, Mandiri Capital Indonesia (MCI) is the venture capital arm of Bank Mandiri, Indonesia’s largest bank. With the full weight of the Mandiri assets, network and knowhow at its disposal, MCI positions itself as a gateway for fintech firms looking to tap into Indonesia’s vast market potential. It also hosts Mandiri Digital Incubator and StartupBerbagi (Startups Share) to help SMEs go digital by connecting them to startups that can provide free services.
Founded in 2015, Mandiri Capital Indonesia (MCI) is the venture capital arm of Bank Mandiri, Indonesia’s largest bank. With the full weight of the Mandiri assets, network and knowhow at its disposal, MCI positions itself as a gateway for fintech firms looking to tap into Indonesia’s vast market potential. It also hosts Mandiri Digital Incubator and StartupBerbagi (Startups Share) to help SMEs go digital by connecting them to startups that can provide free services.
CTO and Co-founder of Plastic Bank
Since 2008, after completing a business course at Royal Roads University in Canada, Shaun Frankson has been running his own consultancy Frankson Media in Vancouver.From 2009 to 2014, Frankson worked as VP at Nero Global Tracking, a SaaS platform for mobile vehicles founded by David Katz. In 2013, the duo co-founded Plastic Bank in 2013 to launch a “Social Plastic” movement to reduce ocean plastic and set up recycling centers to create jobs to improve the livelihood of locals in under-served coastal villages. The Canadian co-founder is now the CTO of Plastic Bank. In 2014, he also became an advisor at HeroX, a social network for innovation with over 2m members.
Since 2008, after completing a business course at Royal Roads University in Canada, Shaun Frankson has been running his own consultancy Frankson Media in Vancouver.From 2009 to 2014, Frankson worked as VP at Nero Global Tracking, a SaaS platform for mobile vehicles founded by David Katz. In 2013, the duo co-founded Plastic Bank in 2013 to launch a “Social Plastic” movement to reduce ocean plastic and set up recycling centers to create jobs to improve the livelihood of locals in under-served coastal villages. The Canadian co-founder is now the CTO of Plastic Bank. In 2014, he also became an advisor at HeroX, a social network for innovation with over 2m members.
Silicon Valley-based Bessemer Venture Partners is one of the largest startup investors in the world, with US$5.4bn invested across five funds, the most recent raised in August 2018. Founded in 1911, the VC has five US offices as well as premises in India and Israel. It invests starting from seed and Series A level, sticking with portfolio companies through later-stage investments. Bessemer Venture Partners has invested in over 880 startups and managed more than 120 exits to date. Recent investments include Korean fintech Toss's US$64m Series F, US accounting unicorn ScaleFactor's US$60m Series C and fintech Mambu's Series C.
Silicon Valley-based Bessemer Venture Partners is one of the largest startup investors in the world, with US$5.4bn invested across five funds, the most recent raised in August 2018. Founded in 1911, the VC has five US offices as well as premises in India and Israel. It invests starting from seed and Series A level, sticking with portfolio companies through later-stage investments. Bessemer Venture Partners has invested in over 880 startups and managed more than 120 exits to date. Recent investments include Korean fintech Toss's US$64m Series F, US accounting unicorn ScaleFactor's US$60m Series C and fintech Mambu's Series C.
DCP Capital is an international private equity firm that mainly invests in Asia. The DCP team previously led KKR and Morgan Stanley’s private equity businesses in Asia. Over the past 27 years, it has invested in a number of leading enterprises including Ping An Insurance, Mengniu Dairy, CICC and Haier Electronics. Its existing investors include leading sovereign wealth funds, pension funds, endowments, family offices and funds of funds (FOF) across the world.In April 2019, DCP successfully raised over $2bn for its first Greater China-focused USD fund known as DCP Capital Partners I. The fund mainly invests in diverse sectors including consumer goods, industrial technology, healthcare, agrifood, enterprise tech, financial services and technology, media & telecom (TMT).
DCP Capital is an international private equity firm that mainly invests in Asia. The DCP team previously led KKR and Morgan Stanley’s private equity businesses in Asia. Over the past 27 years, it has invested in a number of leading enterprises including Ping An Insurance, Mengniu Dairy, CICC and Haier Electronics. Its existing investors include leading sovereign wealth funds, pension funds, endowments, family offices and funds of funds (FOF) across the world.In April 2019, DCP successfully raised over $2bn for its first Greater China-focused USD fund known as DCP Capital Partners I. The fund mainly invests in diverse sectors including consumer goods, industrial technology, healthcare, agrifood, enterprise tech, financial services and technology, media & telecom (TMT).
Adrian Cheng Chi-kong is a third generation heir to HK billionaire Cheng Yu-tung.Adrian Cheng Chi-kong founded K11 brand in 2008, and became Executive Vice-Chairman at New World Development in 2015.Besides traditional retail, he invests in more areas such as food, fashion, technology.He founded C Ventures to invest in the businesses that focus on millennials. C Ventures has invested in Moda Operandi, an American fashion startup, Flont, luxury jewelry rental service, among others.He invested in American AI startup ObEN and Chinese cooking video platform Daydaycook, etc, through K11.He also invested in Aibee, Hua Medicine and Xiaohongshu as individual investor.
Adrian Cheng Chi-kong is a third generation heir to HK billionaire Cheng Yu-tung.Adrian Cheng Chi-kong founded K11 brand in 2008, and became Executive Vice-Chairman at New World Development in 2015.Besides traditional retail, he invests in more areas such as food, fashion, technology.He founded C Ventures to invest in the businesses that focus on millennials. C Ventures has invested in Moda Operandi, an American fashion startup, Flont, luxury jewelry rental service, among others.He invested in American AI startup ObEN and Chinese cooking video platform Daydaycook, etc, through K11.He also invested in Aibee, Hua Medicine and Xiaohongshu as individual investor.
American investment capital firm Farallon Capital Management was established in 1986. The company manages equity capital for institutions, including college endowments, charitable foundations and pension plans, and funds for high net worth individuals. While most of its investments are in risk arbitrage and debt restructuring, it has also invested in startups across different verticals, such as Indonesian ride-hailing firm Gojek and a host of biotechnology, pharmaceuticals and medical technology companies.Farallon’s history with Indonesia began long before Gojek came into existence. In 2002, Farallon bought a controlling stake in Bank Central Asia (BCA), an Indonesian bank, during a time when investors avoided Indonesian banks that had been saddled with bad debt. With the controlling stake, Farallon installed a new bank chairman and reformed BCA. Over the next four years Farallon slowly divested in BCA and finally sold the remaining 4% stake in 2006 to earn a profit.
American investment capital firm Farallon Capital Management was established in 1986. The company manages equity capital for institutions, including college endowments, charitable foundations and pension plans, and funds for high net worth individuals. While most of its investments are in risk arbitrage and debt restructuring, it has also invested in startups across different verticals, such as Indonesian ride-hailing firm Gojek and a host of biotechnology, pharmaceuticals and medical technology companies.Farallon’s history with Indonesia began long before Gojek came into existence. In 2002, Farallon bought a controlling stake in Bank Central Asia (BCA), an Indonesian bank, during a time when investors avoided Indonesian banks that had been saddled with bad debt. With the controlling stake, Farallon installed a new bank chairman and reformed BCA. Over the next four years Farallon slowly divested in BCA and finally sold the remaining 4% stake in 2006 to earn a profit.
Co-founder, CTO of Heptasense
Mauro Peixe has been the co-founder and CTO of Heptasense since 2016. The Portuguese national helped to build BPI's banking app when he worked as a software engineer at the major Portuguese bank based in Oporto. He has a master's in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the Higher Technical Institute in Lisbon.
Mauro Peixe has been the co-founder and CTO of Heptasense since 2016. The Portuguese national helped to build BPI's banking app when he worked as a software engineer at the major Portuguese bank based in Oporto. He has a master's in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the Higher Technical Institute in Lisbon.
With the State Council’s approval, the China State-Owned VC Fund was established and financed by China Construction Bank Corporation, China Reform Holdings Corporation, Ltd. (CRHC), the Postal Savings Bank of China and Shenzhen Investment Holding Co., Ltd. in 2016. The fund had initial capital of RMB 100 billion, 34 billion of which came from state-owned CRHC, which is also the fund’s main sponsor and controlling shareholder. The China State-Owned VC Fund is committed to helping centrally-administered state companies develop by investing in technological upgrades in the fields of robotics, AI, big data, mobile finance, electric vehicles, new energy, etc.
With the State Council’s approval, the China State-Owned VC Fund was established and financed by China Construction Bank Corporation, China Reform Holdings Corporation, Ltd. (CRHC), the Postal Savings Bank of China and Shenzhen Investment Holding Co., Ltd. in 2016. The fund had initial capital of RMB 100 billion, 34 billion of which came from state-owned CRHC, which is also the fund’s main sponsor and controlling shareholder. The China State-Owned VC Fund is committed to helping centrally-administered state companies develop by investing in technological upgrades in the fields of robotics, AI, big data, mobile finance, electric vehicles, new energy, etc.
Beta-i was established in 2010 as a Portuguese accelerator, incubator and event organizer to boost the Portuguese tech ecosystem. Beta-i is well-known for organizing some of Portugal's most successful accelerators and the annual tech startup event Lisbon Investment Summit. In 2019, it made its first investment in a startup Didimo by joining the seed round for the 3D digital twin designer platform.The company's best known acceleration program Lisbon Challenge is a twice yearly event open to all tech sectors, attracting around 10 participants based in Portugal and overseas. Its two-month programs have accelerated more than 200 startups, with about 75% coming from abroad. Beta-i also organizes the international energy accelerator Free Electrons, with EDP as one of its sponsors. Free Electrons has already accelerated 27 startups and is now running its third edition with 15 startups, five of which are Portugal-based. All the selected participants will have the chance to work for one year with at least one of the 10 global energy utilities that form the Free Electrons consortium. Another Beta-i event is The Journey, the first accelerator in Portugal dedicated to tourism tech startups from all over the world. Launched in partnership with the government's Portugal Tourism in 2017, the Lisbon-based program is part of the national Tourism 4.0 plan. The five-month program is now in its third edition and gives successful applicants the opportunity to develop pilot projects with Portuguese companies like the Vila Galé hotel chain, Barraqueiro transport company and Parques de Sintra, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Beta-i was established in 2010 as a Portuguese accelerator, incubator and event organizer to boost the Portuguese tech ecosystem. Beta-i is well-known for organizing some of Portugal's most successful accelerators and the annual tech startup event Lisbon Investment Summit. In 2019, it made its first investment in a startup Didimo by joining the seed round for the 3D digital twin designer platform.The company's best known acceleration program Lisbon Challenge is a twice yearly event open to all tech sectors, attracting around 10 participants based in Portugal and overseas. Its two-month programs have accelerated more than 200 startups, with about 75% coming from abroad. Beta-i also organizes the international energy accelerator Free Electrons, with EDP as one of its sponsors. Free Electrons has already accelerated 27 startups and is now running its third edition with 15 startups, five of which are Portugal-based. All the selected participants will have the chance to work for one year with at least one of the 10 global energy utilities that form the Free Electrons consortium. Another Beta-i event is The Journey, the first accelerator in Portugal dedicated to tourism tech startups from all over the world. Launched in partnership with the government's Portugal Tourism in 2017, the Lisbon-based program is part of the national Tourism 4.0 plan. The five-month program is now in its third edition and gives successful applicants the opportunity to develop pilot projects with Portuguese companies like the Vila Galé hotel chain, Barraqueiro transport company and Parques de Sintra, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
One of the earliest and independent VC firms in China, Chengwei Capital was founded in Shanghai in 1999. It’s also the first and only evergreen fund in China.With Yale University Endowment as its largest investor, the VC limited partners also include institutional investors from around the world. With a portfolio of about 30 companies, the firm mainly invests in manufacturing, consumer goods, education, internet and petroleum & natural gas.In 2012, Chengwei and China Europe International Business School (CEIBS) jointly launched the $100m CEIBS-Chengwei Venture Capital Fund to invest in early- and growth-stage companies founded or managed by CEIBS alumni. The VC also seeks to support entrepreneurs to build sustainable businesses over a long period of time, acting as their long-term business partner.
One of the earliest and independent VC firms in China, Chengwei Capital was founded in Shanghai in 1999. It’s also the first and only evergreen fund in China.With Yale University Endowment as its largest investor, the VC limited partners also include institutional investors from around the world. With a portfolio of about 30 companies, the firm mainly invests in manufacturing, consumer goods, education, internet and petroleum & natural gas.In 2012, Chengwei and China Europe International Business School (CEIBS) jointly launched the $100m CEIBS-Chengwei Venture Capital Fund to invest in early- and growth-stage companies founded or managed by CEIBS alumni. The VC also seeks to support entrepreneurs to build sustainable businesses over a long period of time, acting as their long-term business partner.
No bank account? In Indonesia, you can still shop online
Indonesian startups are racing to serve the millions of consumers that banks haven’t reached. Here’s a look at some of the leading players, their innovations and how they have redefined the market
CO2 Revolution: One man's quest to reforest the world
Juan Carlos Sesma is not just a man on a mission – he wants to change the world via his reforestation startup, CO2 Revolution, combining drones, intelligent seeds and big data. Sesma discusses his revolutionary yet scalable plans with CompassList at the recent Madrid South Summit
FarmCloud: Effective husbandry management to help feed the world
Global meat consumption is increasing and, consequently, so is intensive farming, meaning FarmCloud's one-stop animal husbandry management solution comes at the right moment
Bringing Indonesia's research to the world: Interview with Anton Lucanus, Neliti CEO
The former biologist talks about online repositories and his vision for improving Indonesia's research culture
Early Charm Ventures: Taking research from the labs to the real world
Instead of investing money, the venture studio gets hands-on, co-running companies with top scientists and their cutting-edge research
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
Future Food Asia by ID Capital: Introducing Asia's agrifood startups to the world
More than a meeting of startups and investors, the conference showcases ID Capital’s investment thesis and Big Ag’s support for agrifood tech in the world’s most populous region
Alberto Gómez, Spain's blockchain evangelist
Alberto Gómez Toribio has been pioneering blockchain technology in Spain since 2013. He convinced the Bank of Spain to authorize capital raising with cryptocurrency and built the world's first decentralized Bitcoin exchange
This startup aims to be the DocuSign of China
Having captured a third of a largely untapped domestic e-contracting market, Shangshangqian looks to gain a greater foothold at home and abroad
Cogo: Tech that helps you cut your real-time carbon footprint through daily choices
Currently operating in New Zealand, Australia and the UK, Cogo is raising $20m to bring its emissions tracking technology to companies and consumers in Asia, Europe and the US
Coinscrap: Digital piggy banks for millennials
Smart savings app helps young consumers save and invest every cent of spare change by rounding up payments for purchases
Impact investing: Spanish startups with a cause and the ecosystem backing them
As more thought and money go into socially and environmentally responsible projects, Spanish entrepreneurs, investors and big businesses are following suit
Ricult: Providing smallholder farmers easier access to capital
Based in Pakistan and Thailand, Ricult’s mobile app platform provides advanced weather forecasting, easy loan applications and direct market access to help farmers increase productivity and profits
Roadstar.ai: A promising autonomous driving startup wrecked by infighting
No side benefits from the disputes, whether it is the founding team, investors or the employees
Pula: Pioneering insurtech helps to improve Africa's food security
With Kenyan insurtech Pula’s micro-insurance products, millions of farmers no longer have to bear the full risk of losses from natural disasters and crop failures
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