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Entrepreneur First is a global entrepreneur incubator program and early-startup investor. The incubator is an intensive six-month program for founders and aspiring entrepreneurs to help them develop ideas that can go into building their own companies. The program is held in six cities around the world: Bangalore; Berlin, London, Paris, Singapore and Toronto (Canada).Participants do not need to have a startup or a specific business idea to participate, and those who have established their own companies can seek partners or co-founders at the program. Roughly 40-50% of the cohort reach the “Launch” phase, where the participants have established their own companies and received investments from Entrepreneur First and potentially other VCs. Entrepreneur First can invest in a startup built by program participants in exchange for 10% equity. The exact amount invested varies: £80,000 for the European programs; S$75,000 for the Singapore and Bangalore programs; and C$100,000 for the Canada program.
Entrepreneur First is a global entrepreneur incubator program and early-startup investor. The incubator is an intensive six-month program for founders and aspiring entrepreneurs to help them develop ideas that can go into building their own companies. The program is held in six cities around the world: Bangalore; Berlin, London, Paris, Singapore and Toronto (Canada).Participants do not need to have a startup or a specific business idea to participate, and those who have established their own companies can seek partners or co-founders at the program. Roughly 40-50% of the cohort reach the “Launch” phase, where the participants have established their own companies and received investments from Entrepreneur First and potentially other VCs. Entrepreneur First can invest in a startup built by program participants in exchange for 10% equity. The exact amount invested varies: £80,000 for the European programs; S$75,000 for the Singapore and Bangalore programs; and C$100,000 for the Canada program.
Led by Wang Mengqiu, a former technology VP at Baidu, this early stage TMT-focused venture capital fund was founded in 2012; and counts PP Zuche, Blued, Beequick, and 51Credit among its notable investments. Its self-professed investing style is "conservative," with just 10 investments in the year 2015. Preferred market segments in 2016 include children's, men's, fintech, sports and fitness.fintech, sports and fitness.
Led by Wang Mengqiu, a former technology VP at Baidu, this early stage TMT-focused venture capital fund was founded in 2012; and counts PP Zuche, Blued, Beequick, and 51Credit among its notable investments. Its self-professed investing style is "conservative," with just 10 investments in the year 2015. Preferred market segments in 2016 include children's, men's, fintech, sports and fitness.fintech, sports and fitness.
The independent VC arm of Legend Holdings, Legend Capital currently manages several USD funds and RMB funds with over RMB 26 billion in assets under management. It focuses on early- and expansion-stage investment and has invested in over 300 companies as of 2016, of which more than 40 were exited via IPO, and around 40 were exits through M&A.
The independent VC arm of Legend Holdings, Legend Capital currently manages several USD funds and RMB funds with over RMB 26 billion in assets under management. It focuses on early- and expansion-stage investment and has invested in over 300 companies as of 2016, of which more than 40 were exited via IPO, and around 40 were exits through M&A.
Established in 2011, PE firm Sharelink Capital manages assets of more than RMB 1.5 billion and has invested in nearly 40 enterprises.It focuses on early-stage and mid-stage investments. Its investors include the National Science and Technology Department, large state-owned enterprises, local governments, listed companies, private enterprises and high net worth individuals.
Established in 2011, PE firm Sharelink Capital manages assets of more than RMB 1.5 billion and has invested in nearly 40 enterprises.It focuses on early-stage and mid-stage investments. Its investors include the National Science and Technology Department, large state-owned enterprises, local governments, listed companies, private enterprises and high net worth individuals.
Andy Zain is a veteran businessman, executive and angel investor. The Monash University graduate worked in management roles in various Indonesian tech companies and also co-founded companies like Elastisitas and Numedia Global. He is well-known as a founding partner and managing director at VC Kejora Ventures. Andy is also part of ANGIN, the Indonesian network of angel investors that collaborates with Grupara Ventures.
Andy Zain is a veteran businessman, executive and angel investor. The Monash University graduate worked in management roles in various Indonesian tech companies and also co-founded companies like Elastisitas and Numedia Global. He is well-known as a founding partner and managing director at VC Kejora Ventures. Andy is also part of ANGIN, the Indonesian network of angel investors that collaborates with Grupara Ventures.
UOB Venture Management is a private equity firm backed by the United Overseas Bank (UOB). It invests in growing companies at their expansion stages, with special focus on the Southeast Asia and China markets. Its portfolio is diverse, ranging from food and health companies to petrochemicals and tech businesses like Giosis (which operates e-commerce site Qoo10) and AI-powered marketing service startup Appier.
UOB Venture Management is a private equity firm backed by the United Overseas Bank (UOB). It invests in growing companies at their expansion stages, with special focus on the Southeast Asia and China markets. Its portfolio is diverse, ranging from food and health companies to petrochemicals and tech businesses like Giosis (which operates e-commerce site Qoo10) and AI-powered marketing service startup Appier.
Norway-based Katapult Accelerator focuses on technology-based startups targeting environmental and societal causes. Katapult's three-month accelerator program offers training and mentorship opportunities across a range of technologies including AI, blockchain and IoT, along with access to funding and investors. The company has recently teamed up with New York's ERA accelerator to help Katapult's startups expand to the US.
Norway-based Katapult Accelerator focuses on technology-based startups targeting environmental and societal causes. Katapult's three-month accelerator program offers training and mentorship opportunities across a range of technologies including AI, blockchain and IoT, along with access to funding and investors. The company has recently teamed up with New York's ERA accelerator to help Katapult's startups expand to the US.
China Renaissance offers private placement advisory, M&A advisory, securities underwriting, research, sales and trading, investment management and other financial services. It has clients in mainland China, Hong Kong and the United States as well as offices in Shanghai, Beijing, Hong Kong and New York. China Renaissance has facilitated more than 300 private financial transactions collectively valued at over US$20 billion.
China Renaissance offers private placement advisory, M&A advisory, securities underwriting, research, sales and trading, investment management and other financial services. It has clients in mainland China, Hong Kong and the United States as well as offices in Shanghai, Beijing, Hong Kong and New York. China Renaissance has facilitated more than 300 private financial transactions collectively valued at over US$20 billion.
Moventis is a Spanish family-run transportation company that specializes in urban and inter-city bus and tram services, as well as bus rentals. It was established in 1923 and is based in the Catalan city of Lerida. It does not normally invest in tech startups and its investment in Shotl is believed to be its first in a startup.
Moventis is a Spanish family-run transportation company that specializes in urban and inter-city bus and tram services, as well as bus rentals. It was established in 1923 and is based in the Catalan city of Lerida. It does not normally invest in tech startups and its investment in Shotl is believed to be its first in a startup.
Founded in April 1993, Nvidia Corp is a California-based designer and producer of graphics processing units (GPUs) and system chips (SoCs) for the professional gaming, mobile computing and automotive markets. Its technology is widely used on laptops, workstations, mobile devices and PCs. As an investor, it has invested in more than a dozen AI-related startups worldwide since 2017.
Founded in April 1993, Nvidia Corp is a California-based designer and producer of graphics processing units (GPUs) and system chips (SoCs) for the professional gaming, mobile computing and automotive markets. Its technology is widely used on laptops, workstations, mobile devices and PCs. As an investor, it has invested in more than a dozen AI-related startups worldwide since 2017.
Eurovending is a family-run, Italian business in the automatic vending sector based in Trento. To date, it has only invested in one tech startup, the Spanish vending machine hardware and interactive payment app Orain, leading its €1m seed investment round in 2017. The company is a producer of plastic cups and also rents and services automatic vending machines across Italy and Spain.
Eurovending is a family-run, Italian business in the automatic vending sector based in Trento. To date, it has only invested in one tech startup, the Spanish vending machine hardware and interactive payment app Orain, leading its €1m seed investment round in 2017. The company is a producer of plastic cups and also rents and services automatic vending machines across Italy and Spain.
Rentracks is an adtech company from Japan, listed in the “Mothers” (Market of the High-Growth and Emerging Stocks) board of the Tokyo Stock Exchange. The company provides consultancy services for web development (for SEO, SEM, and other ad purposes) and Internet-based ads. Rentracks also has a network of affiliate companies in various Asian countries, including China, India, Indonesia, and the Philippines.
Rentracks is an adtech company from Japan, listed in the “Mothers” (Market of the High-Growth and Emerging Stocks) board of the Tokyo Stock Exchange. The company provides consultancy services for web development (for SEO, SEM, and other ad purposes) and Internet-based ads. Rentracks also has a network of affiliate companies in various Asian countries, including China, India, Indonesia, and the Philippines.
PT Eigerindo Multi Produk Industri
Founded in 1979 by Indonesian businessman Ronny Lukito, PT Eigerindo Multi Produk Industri is an Indonesian apparel, accessories, bags, equipment and footwear company based in Bandung, capital of Indonesia’s West Java province. Its brands focus on tropical, outdoor adventure and urban, lifestyle gear and fashion. The company owns three brands, including Eiger, Bodypack and Exsport. Digital Happiness is the first company it funded.
Founded in 1979 by Indonesian businessman Ronny Lukito, PT Eigerindo Multi Produk Industri is an Indonesian apparel, accessories, bags, equipment and footwear company based in Bandung, capital of Indonesia’s West Java province. Its brands focus on tropical, outdoor adventure and urban, lifestyle gear and fashion. The company owns three brands, including Eiger, Bodypack and Exsport. Digital Happiness is the first company it funded.
SEEDS Capital is the investment arm of Enterprise Singapore supporting locally based startups that have innovative technologies and global market potential. Sectors of focus include advanced manufacturing & engineering, health & biomedical sciences, urban sustainability & solutions, fintech, artificial intelligence and agritech. SEEDS currently works with more than 500 deep tech startups, and over 40 incubators, accelerators and venture capital firms.
SEEDS Capital is the investment arm of Enterprise Singapore supporting locally based startups that have innovative technologies and global market potential. Sectors of focus include advanced manufacturing & engineering, health & biomedical sciences, urban sustainability & solutions, fintech, artificial intelligence and agritech. SEEDS currently works with more than 500 deep tech startups, and over 40 incubators, accelerators and venture capital firms.
MDI Ventures is the venture capital arm of Telkom, Indonesia’s state-owned telco. It aims to invest in disruptive and innovative companies in the online, media, and mobile internet space. It also supports fledgling startups through Indigo, an incubator and accelerator program.
MDI Ventures is the venture capital arm of Telkom, Indonesia’s state-owned telco. It aims to invest in disruptive and innovative companies in the online, media, and mobile internet space. It also supports fledgling startups through Indigo, an incubator and accelerator program.
FMCG supply chain solution KlikDaily simplifies life for mom-and-pop stores in Indonesia
KlikDaily, which raised Series A funding this week, is helping small businesses streamline supply of FMCG and reduce prices by eliminating several links in the supply chain
Indonesia 2020: Investors say opportunities still abound despite downturn risk, past year's flops
VCs weigh in on deal flows, valuations, the sectors they favor, and chances of more tech IPOs
BukuWarung: Accounting-payments app targets Indonesia's 60m MSMEs
BukuWarung’s easy-to-use 6MB app designed for lower-end smartphones gets boost from Covid-19-accelerated digitalization
Analysing and leveraging data: Interview with Datanest co-founders
From credit scoring to demand forecasting, Datanest has built many machine-learning products and looks to raise new funding, expand beyond Indonesia
East Ventures raises funds, teams up with state agency to produce Covid-19 tests for Indonesia
East Ventures investee Nusantics has been working with state researchers to produce the prototype; expects mass production of the test kits soon
Modern China Tea Shop: Cool hangout for yuppies in Chairman Mao's Hunan
The tea house in Changsha, the provincial capital of Hunan, is creating a storm in a teacup, serving tea lattes that go viral across China
Indonesia 2021 outlook: VCs "cautiously optimistic" on Southeast Asia's largest country
Investors expect Indonesian startups to regain their growth opportunities when the economy reopens with the Covid-19 vaccine rollout, even as some online living and working habits have stuck
In a nascent market, one-year-old Starfield has brought its offerings to around 3,000 F&B outlets and generated RMB 10m in revenue
In China's frothy tea drink universe, startups learn to battle
Tea shop startups like Nayuki and Heytea are staying afloat by turning to high-quality organic ingredients and greater brand visibility
MENA and Du’Anyam: How two Indonesian social enterprises are tackling Covid-19 challenges
The call to help women in rural communities has become more urgent as social enterprises struggle to survive the current crisis
Indonesia's Rata offers customized aligners for quicker teeth straightening
Founded by two dentists, Alpha JWC Ventures-backed Rata seeks to offer an affordable alternative to conventional braces by tapping AI in orthodontics
“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
Modoo: Reducing stillbirth risk with fetal heart monitoring wearable
Weighing just 15g, the world’s smallest wearable “patch” with passive fetal monitoring technology by Modoo seeks to offer a safer alternative to ultrasound devices
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
HomeRun: IoT devices for home-alone pets
Founded by a pet owner who worried about leaving his dog alone at home, HomeRun is chalking up big sales in China's billion-dollar pet care market
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