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Plug and Play, the world’s largest startup accelerator, is a seed and early-stage investment firm. Based in Silicon Valley, Plug and Play invests in more than 160 of the 5,000 startups it reviews every year and runs industry-specific accelerator programs to help the startups it funds grow faster.
Plug and Play, the world’s largest startup accelerator, is a seed and early-stage investment firm. Based in Silicon Valley, Plug and Play invests in more than 160 of the 5,000 startups it reviews every year and runs industry-specific accelerator programs to help the startups it funds grow faster.
Beijing Hualian Group Investment
Beijing-based Hualian Group is one of China’s leading retailers, owning and operating hypermarkets, supermarkets, department stores and shopping malls. Founded in 1996, Beijing Hualian Group now has 121 supermarkets across 33 main cities. It is the only Chinese member of International Association of Department Stores.
Beijing-based Hualian Group is one of China’s leading retailers, owning and operating hypermarkets, supermarkets, department stores and shopping malls. Founded in 1996, Beijing Hualian Group now has 121 supermarkets across 33 main cities. It is the only Chinese member of International Association of Department Stores.
Plug and Play Spain is part of Silicon Valley’s Plug and Play Tech Center that runs 12 worldwide vertical acceleration programs. The Spanish accelerator program was launched in 2012 in Valencia. Plug and Play Spain has invested over €25 million in 45 companies with successful exits including Touristeye (Lonely Planet), Ducksboard (New Relic), Stream Hatchet (Millennial Esports) and Otogami (8Kdata).
Plug and Play Spain is part of Silicon Valley’s Plug and Play Tech Center that runs 12 worldwide vertical acceleration programs. The Spanish accelerator program was launched in 2012 in Valencia. Plug and Play Spain has invested over €25 million in 45 companies with successful exits including Touristeye (Lonely Planet), Ducksboard (New Relic), Stream Hatchet (Millennial Esports) and Otogami (8Kdata).
Plug and Play Tech Center is a startup accelerator and venture fund based in Silicon Valley, USA. It invests in over 100 startups every year, from pre-product to Series A, including Dropbox and Lending Club.The VC launched its first accelerator program in Indonesia in February 2017, in partnership with Indonesia’s Gan Kapital. Since then, the program has provided mentorship and US$50,000 funding to each of the 11 startups selected from the ASEAN region including Astronaut Technologies. Other corporate partners include Astra International, BNI, Bank BTN and Sinar Mas.
Plug and Play Tech Center is a startup accelerator and venture fund based in Silicon Valley, USA. It invests in over 100 startups every year, from pre-product to Series A, including Dropbox and Lending Club.The VC launched its first accelerator program in Indonesia in February 2017, in partnership with Indonesia’s Gan Kapital. Since then, the program has provided mentorship and US$50,000 funding to each of the 11 startups selected from the ASEAN region including Astronaut Technologies. Other corporate partners include Astra International, BNI, Bank BTN and Sinar Mas.
Co-founder of Jimaisong
A former senior executive of eFuture, Zhang Sen specializes in marketing and customer management. He was also once employed at home furnishing & DIY stores Orient Home and B&Q.
A former senior executive of eFuture, Zhang Sen specializes in marketing and customer management. He was also once employed at home furnishing & DIY stores Orient Home and B&Q.
Southern Publishing and Media was founded in December 2008 by Guangdong Provincial Publishing Group. It was listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange in 2016.
Southern Publishing and Media was founded in December 2008 by Guangdong Provincial Publishing Group. It was listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange in 2016.
AI-powered edtech for children brings real-time interactive learning into the classroom for the price of a book.
AI-powered edtech for children brings real-time interactive learning into the classroom for the price of a book.
Founded in 2013 with capital investment of RMB2 billion, Zhongshang Huimin focuses on community O2O operation services. It has expanded to 22 Chinese provinces, with over 500,000 member stores and more than 40 logistic bases.
Founded in 2013 with capital investment of RMB2 billion, Zhongshang Huimin focuses on community O2O operation services. It has expanded to 22 Chinese provinces, with over 500,000 member stores and more than 40 logistic bases.
Co-founder of Jumpseller
A master’s graduate in Informatics and Computing Engineering from the University of Porto, Tiago Matos was a web developer for Nokia, with experience in software quality assurance at Wipro Technologies. Matos co-founded Jumpseller and currently lives in Chile, where Jumpseller is the platform most widely used by small and medium businesses for creating e-stores.
A master’s graduate in Informatics and Computing Engineering from the University of Porto, Tiago Matos was a web developer for Nokia, with experience in software quality assurance at Wipro Technologies. Matos co-founded Jumpseller and currently lives in Chile, where Jumpseller is the platform most widely used by small and medium businesses for creating e-stores.
GenBridge Capital is a private equity fund started by former executives from e-retailer JD.com and TPG Capital in 2016. It raised $500m from JD.com, international corporations, sovereign wealth funds and family funds. GenBridge Capital mainly invests in the consumer goods sector, including new-generation brands and offline stores.
GenBridge Capital is a private equity fund started by former executives from e-retailer JD.com and TPG Capital in 2016. It raised $500m from JD.com, international corporations, sovereign wealth funds and family funds. GenBridge Capital mainly invests in the consumer goods sector, including new-generation brands and offline stores.
K11 is a shopping mall brand based in Hong Kong. It was founded in 2008 by entrepreneur Adrian Cheng. Cheng’s family owns and controls Hong Kong conglomerate New World Development, which deals mainly in property, infrastructure and services, department stores and hotels, and jewelry group Chow Tai Fook.
K11 is a shopping mall brand based in Hong Kong. It was founded in 2008 by entrepreneur Adrian Cheng. Cheng’s family owns and controls Hong Kong conglomerate New World Development, which deals mainly in property, infrastructure and services, department stores and hotels, and jewelry group Chow Tai Fook.
SoftBank Internet and Media Inc (SIMI)
Founded by the charismatic Japanese billionaire Masayoshi Son, SoftBank Group Corp is a multinational conglomerate with assets totaling about $342bn in 2020. SoftBank is best known in Japan for its mobile phone network and distribution business, and it was the sole distributor of the Apple iPhone in Japan until 2011. SoftBank also has subsidiaries in online gaming, publishing, and energy, and owns stakes in Alibaba Group and Sprint.Outside of Japan, SoftBank is known for its venture capital investments. In October 2016, it teamed up with Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund to lead a $100bn tech fund, named Vision Fund. Through Vision Fund, SoftBank has made some major high-profile investments into tech companies, such as TikTok developer ByteDance, e-commerce platforms like Coupang, Tokopedia and Flipkart, and coworking operator WeWork.
Founded by the charismatic Japanese billionaire Masayoshi Son, SoftBank Group Corp is a multinational conglomerate with assets totaling about $342bn in 2020. SoftBank is best known in Japan for its mobile phone network and distribution business, and it was the sole distributor of the Apple iPhone in Japan until 2011. SoftBank also has subsidiaries in online gaming, publishing, and energy, and owns stakes in Alibaba Group and Sprint.Outside of Japan, SoftBank is known for its venture capital investments. In October 2016, it teamed up with Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund to lead a $100bn tech fund, named Vision Fund. Through Vision Fund, SoftBank has made some major high-profile investments into tech companies, such as TikTok developer ByteDance, e-commerce platforms like Coupang, Tokopedia and Flipkart, and coworking operator WeWork.
Founder and CEO of Wahyoo
Peter Shearer is a marketing communications professional who co-founded of AR&Co, a company under the WIR advertising group, that provides augmented reality-based interactive ads. As WIR's Chief Business Development Officer, he also co-founded DÄV, which creates AI-enabled interactive advertising platforms for FMCG brands in convenience stores. Peter left his position at WIR and its affiliated companies in 2017 to establish Wahyoo, an Indonesian startup that upgrades traditional roadside eateries to boost their owners' incomes.
Peter Shearer is a marketing communications professional who co-founded of AR&Co, a company under the WIR advertising group, that provides augmented reality-based interactive ads. As WIR's Chief Business Development Officer, he also co-founded DÄV, which creates AI-enabled interactive advertising platforms for FMCG brands in convenience stores. Peter left his position at WIR and its affiliated companies in 2017 to establish Wahyoo, an Indonesian startup that upgrades traditional roadside eateries to boost their owners' incomes.
CRONUS was introduced into China by CEO Deng Yonghao in 2010.With 20-year experience of production and sales, it has a completed product line included from high-end professional bike to the general bike for daily life. For the moment now CRONUS in China, has opened nearly 200 stores or shop in shop. In 2014, CRONUS was listed on NEEQ (National Equities Exchange and Quotations). It is the first private-own bicycle company in China that joins capital market.
CRONUS was introduced into China by CEO Deng Yonghao in 2010.With 20-year experience of production and sales, it has a completed product line included from high-end professional bike to the general bike for daily life. For the moment now CRONUS in China, has opened nearly 200 stores or shop in shop. In 2014, CRONUS was listed on NEEQ (National Equities Exchange and Quotations). It is the first private-own bicycle company in China that joins capital market.
CXO and co-founder of Gestoos
Germán León is an experienced UX/UI innovator and investor who is the Chief Experience Officer (CXO) and co-founder of Gestoos, a gesture recognition startup. Before establishing Gestoos, León was the European director of Oblong Industries, the firm that developed the technology used in the Steven Spielberg movie Minority Report. León had also co-founded Imersivo, the first customer recognition company that connects online shoppers to physical retail stores.
Germán León is an experienced UX/UI innovator and investor who is the Chief Experience Officer (CXO) and co-founder of Gestoos, a gesture recognition startup. Before establishing Gestoos, León was the European director of Oblong Industries, the firm that developed the technology used in the Steven Spielberg movie Minority Report. León had also co-founded Imersivo, the first customer recognition company that connects online shoppers to physical retail stores.
Mass production and delivery delays – common challenges facing China EV startups
As Tesla postponed delivery yet again, its Chinese rivals are scrambling too
Sheetgo: Easy and secure cloud-powered spreadsheet data at your fingertips
Named Most Scalable Product at South Summit 2018, Sheetgo turns spreadsheets into data clouds for business users around the world
Spain's gig and sharing economy startups flourish, despite barrage of restrictions
Startups like Glovo and Spotahome topped fundings raised in 2018 despite local regulatory risks, as Spanish tech firms conquer overseas markets
HeartGenetics: Using genetic data and AI to improve predictive health outcomes
Amid growing demand for personalized health and wellness solutions, the Portuguese startup is seeking €2m to expand to Germany and the UK
StudentFinance: AI screening software matches students to IT courses and jobs
StudentFinance also offers "Study now, pay later" model, making IT courses financially accessible while helping companies overcome skilled tech talent shortage
UPDATED - Coronavirus: Indonesian startups launch tracking and healthcare tools, financial support
Amid a weak public health system, Indonesia's startups try to plug the gap with healthcare and monitoring tech solutions, while edtech and other online platforms see surge in demand amid social distancing
SmartAHC: Wearables for pigs and smart farm management to boost productivity
SmartAHC has also expanded beyond pig farms to related sectors in the supply chain, including insurance, banking and local government
Mi Terro turns milk waste into eco-friendly clothing and packaging
With food giants like Danone, Arla and Dole as partners, US-Sino startup Mi Terro plans to extend its technology to plant-based food waste like soy to get plastic and fiber alternatives
Billin offers unlimited free e-invoicing services to SMEs and freelancers
Offering automated online invoice generating, sharing, tracking and payments, the Spanish fintech wants to become the billing Dropbox for businesses worldwide
FluroSat: Combining satellite imagery and farm data to predict crop issues
This year’s Future of Food Asia winner offers a crop management software that can be used with existing agritech platforms, adding value with machine learning, and is even used for sustainability reporting
HighPitch 2020: Hydroponics, EV startups PanenBali and Manouv represent Denpasar chapter
Renewable energy and sustainability focuses impress investors, who also caution startups about competitors from outside their region
SWITCH Singapore: Embracing a circular economy, the whys and the hows
Its benefits for the environment aside, going circular could also lead to new economic growth, better public health and higher value-add employment, 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
HumanITcare: Covid-19 spurs demand for telemedicine across Spain and beyond
The startup’s revenue is expected to exceed €10m by 2024 due to rapid digital transformation of healthcare services and a growing market for AI-powered medtechs
Singapore, the place to start and grow a cellular agriculture startup
A country that imports over 90% of its food supply, Singapore has turned to foodtech, including cellular agriculture, to safeguard food security, supported by proactive regulators
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