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Crevisse Partners is a South Korean investor and venture builder with an impact focus. Its name stands for “Creative, Visionary and Social Entrepreneurs”. Originally incorporated in 2004, Crevisse claims to be the first impact investor in Korea, even before such terms became commonplace. The company strives to develop businesses in sectors “where the market principle wasn’t working”.Crevisse has internally incubated a number of companies in South Korea, such as reusable drinking cup company BringYourCup, sustainable forestry firm Forest Trust, and fundraising service DONUS. Crevisse Ventures is the company’s dedicated VC arm that manages a $20m fund and a number of blended finance funds through collaborations with government agencies and financial institutions. In particular, Crevisse Ventures focuses on startups that solve problems in four major areas: urban communities; climate and energy; education and welfare; as well as jobs and economic growth.
Crevisse Partners is a South Korean investor and venture builder with an impact focus. Its name stands for “Creative, Visionary and Social Entrepreneurs”. Originally incorporated in 2004, Crevisse claims to be the first impact investor in Korea, even before such terms became commonplace. The company strives to develop businesses in sectors “where the market principle wasn’t working”.Crevisse has internally incubated a number of companies in South Korea, such as reusable drinking cup company BringYourCup, sustainable forestry firm Forest Trust, and fundraising service DONUS. Crevisse Ventures is the company’s dedicated VC arm that manages a $20m fund and a number of blended finance funds through collaborations with government agencies and financial institutions. In particular, Crevisse Ventures focuses on startups that solve problems in four major areas: urban communities; climate and energy; education and welfare; as well as jobs and economic growth.
Based in Seattle, Washington, Pivotal Ventures was founded by Melinda Gates in 2015 as a separate, independent organization from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The VC-arm and incubator aim to foster social innovation in the US, focusing on the social progress of women and families. It has supported diversity & inclusion, healthcare and impact startups by providing early-stage funding to enterprises with philanthropic and scalable goals. In October 2020, Pivotal launched a fund for adolescent mental health in partnership with Panorama Global. In September 2020, it also joined Techstars to create a new accelerator program to find innovative eldercare solutions for seniors and their caregivers.
Based in Seattle, Washington, Pivotal Ventures was founded by Melinda Gates in 2015 as a separate, independent organization from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The VC-arm and incubator aim to foster social innovation in the US, focusing on the social progress of women and families. It has supported diversity & inclusion, healthcare and impact startups by providing early-stage funding to enterprises with philanthropic and scalable goals. In October 2020, Pivotal launched a fund for adolescent mental health in partnership with Panorama Global. In September 2020, it also joined Techstars to create a new accelerator program to find innovative eldercare solutions for seniors and their caregivers.
Co-founder and CTO of Tripvisto
Aditya Saputra really loves to code but is not a geek, according to his LinkedIn profile. He is a professional software developer, graduating with a degree in Information Systems in 2009. He still runs his own software development agency Smart Techno Nusantara that he founded in 2008. He joined Bernardus Sumartok and Fitri Andriani to co-found Tripvisto, becoming the CTO in May 2014. He loves to learn all about programming, project management, IT business development and IT product development. Aditya has over seven years experience in programming, especially using PHP with CodeIgniter framework.
Aditya Saputra really loves to code but is not a geek, according to his LinkedIn profile. He is a professional software developer, graduating with a degree in Information Systems in 2009. He still runs his own software development agency Smart Techno Nusantara that he founded in 2008. He joined Bernardus Sumartok and Fitri Andriani to co-found Tripvisto, becoming the CTO in May 2014. He loves to learn all about programming, project management, IT business development and IT product development. Aditya has over seven years experience in programming, especially using PHP with CodeIgniter framework.
Captii Ventures focuses on building Southeast Asian based startups by providing access to entrepreneurial expertise and experience to support business growth and development. It is a multi stage investor, with a special interest in mobile tech startups, marketplace platforms that facilitate better matching of supply and demand and in new media that disrupts traditional communication channels. It likes startups that use technology to solve age old problems.
Captii Ventures focuses on building Southeast Asian based startups by providing access to entrepreneurial expertise and experience to support business growth and development. It is a multi stage investor, with a special interest in mobile tech startups, marketplace platforms that facilitate better matching of supply and demand and in new media that disrupts traditional communication channels. It likes startups that use technology to solve age old problems.
Established in March 2015, SPDB International is an offshore investment bank wholly owned by Shanghai Pudong Development Bank (SPD Bank). It plays an important role in SPD Bank’s aspiration of becoming an international commercial bank with investment banking capabilities. SPDB International has three wholly-owned subsidiaries in Hong Kong as well as several offshore and onshore special purpose vehicles and subsidiaries to facilitate its management and investment operations.
Established in March 2015, SPDB International is an offshore investment bank wholly owned by Shanghai Pudong Development Bank (SPD Bank). It plays an important role in SPD Bank’s aspiration of becoming an international commercial bank with investment banking capabilities. SPDB International has three wholly-owned subsidiaries in Hong Kong as well as several offshore and onshore special purpose vehicles and subsidiaries to facilitate its management and investment operations.
Albert Domingo is a Spanish entrepreneur and investor. He is the founder and CEO NexTReT, which was established in 1992 to provide IT systems and infrastructure services. Domingo is also an active business angel, backing startups as a partner investor in Barcelona-based venture builder Itnig's network, which has seen two exits, Gym For Less and Playfulbet. He studied computer engineering and also management development at the IESE Business School in Barcelona.
Albert Domingo is a Spanish entrepreneur and investor. He is the founder and CEO NexTReT, which was established in 1992 to provide IT systems and infrastructure services. Domingo is also an active business angel, backing startups as a partner investor in Barcelona-based venture builder Itnig's network, which has seen two exits, Gym For Less and Playfulbet. He studied computer engineering and also management development at the IESE Business School in Barcelona.
Grand China Capital is a Beijing-based venture capital firm. It invests mainly in media, entertainment, sports, tourism, and smart manufacturing sectors. It provides businesses with services such as financial investment, strategic consulting and data-based marketing. Grand China Capital co-launched a RMB 2 billion fund with Japan's SBI Group (previously known as Softbank Investment Co., Ltd) in September 2018 to drive tech development in the Asia Pacific region.
Grand China Capital is a Beijing-based venture capital firm. It invests mainly in media, entertainment, sports, tourism, and smart manufacturing sectors. It provides businesses with services such as financial investment, strategic consulting and data-based marketing. Grand China Capital co-launched a RMB 2 billion fund with Japan's SBI Group (previously known as Softbank Investment Co., Ltd) in September 2018 to drive tech development in the Asia Pacific region.
BAN madri+d is a network of angel investors specializing in finding and backing technology-based startups in their seed stage of development and also headquartered in Madrid .With over 116 active investors, the institution aims to establish a competitive entrepreneurial ecosystem through collaboration with business experts, research centers and public institutions.To date, BAN madri+d has already invested (directly and indirectly) more than €70,000 across 480 projects.
BAN madri+d is a network of angel investors specializing in finding and backing technology-based startups in their seed stage of development and also headquartered in Madrid .With over 116 active investors, the institution aims to establish a competitive entrepreneurial ecosystem through collaboration with business experts, research centers and public institutions.To date, BAN madri+d has already invested (directly and indirectly) more than €70,000 across 480 projects.
Based in San Francisco, SV Angel was founded in 2009 by Ron Conway, one of Silicon Valley’s super-angels. The firm was originally Conway’s personal investment vehicle that was later turned into a VC with initial investment capital of $10m from external investors.The firm typically invests in early-seed stage rounds, supporting portfolio companies in M&A, business development and financing. Investments include US unicorns like Dropbox, Slack, Pinterest and Airbnb.
Based in San Francisco, SV Angel was founded in 2009 by Ron Conway, one of Silicon Valley’s super-angels. The firm was originally Conway’s personal investment vehicle that was later turned into a VC with initial investment capital of $10m from external investors.The firm typically invests in early-seed stage rounds, supporting portfolio companies in M&A, business development and financing. Investments include US unicorns like Dropbox, Slack, Pinterest and Airbnb.
The first real-time GPS pet tracker without monthly fees or data charges, has stable coverage and rewards its users for keeping their furry companions healthy.
The first real-time GPS pet tracker without monthly fees or data charges, has stable coverage and rewards its users for keeping their furry companions healthy.
Micro-investing app, aimed at half of the world's millennials without retirement plans, rounds up users' card purchases to the nearest euro, saving the difference.
Micro-investing app, aimed at half of the world's millennials without retirement plans, rounds up users' card purchases to the nearest euro, saving the difference.
Based in San Mateo California, KBW Ventures was founded by HRH Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed bin Talal Al Saud. The asset management firm’s CEO is also the chairman of KBW Investments that was founded in 2013 in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).KBW Ventures is part of the KBW Group and mainly invests in companies involved in sustainable food, artificial intelligence, blockchain technologies and fintech. In 2019, the VC had already invested in 24 companies in sectors like e-gaming, drones, e-commerce and plant-based proteins. Recently, it also increased its stakes in two Californian biotechs BlueNalu and TurtleTree Labs. The aim is to open up the Middle East markets to global tech companies.
Based in San Mateo California, KBW Ventures was founded by HRH Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed bin Talal Al Saud. The asset management firm’s CEO is also the chairman of KBW Investments that was founded in 2013 in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).KBW Ventures is part of the KBW Group and mainly invests in companies involved in sustainable food, artificial intelligence, blockchain technologies and fintech. In 2019, the VC had already invested in 24 companies in sectors like e-gaming, drones, e-commerce and plant-based proteins. Recently, it also increased its stakes in two Californian biotechs BlueNalu and TurtleTree Labs. The aim is to open up the Middle East markets to global tech companies.
Founded in 2016, SDICVC is a fund management company under State Development & Investment Corp, dedicating itself to promoting the industrialization of advanced technology and innovation in China, with key focus in Clean Technology, New Energy, Advanced Biotechnology, Advanced IT & Electronic Science. SDICVC currently manages 3 major funds, namely, National Science and Technology Major Project Fund, JingJinJi (Beijing, Tianjin, Hebei) Special Fund and High-Tech (Shenzhen) Startup Fund, backing up 30 Chinese startups in the related fields.
Founded in 2016, SDICVC is a fund management company under State Development & Investment Corp, dedicating itself to promoting the industrialization of advanced technology and innovation in China, with key focus in Clean Technology, New Energy, Advanced Biotechnology, Advanced IT & Electronic Science. SDICVC currently manages 3 major funds, namely, National Science and Technology Major Project Fund, JingJinJi (Beijing, Tianjin, Hebei) Special Fund and High-Tech (Shenzhen) Startup Fund, backing up 30 Chinese startups in the related fields.
Founded in 1982, Ade Gestión Sodical is an investment firm that specializes in the direct funding of startups at seed, early and growth stages. It also provides finance for VC and management buy-out /buy-in ventures.Sodical mainly focuses on enterprises connected to the Spanish region of Castilla y León to promote economic development in local areas. It normally invests between €180,000 and €2 million, taking minority stakes in small and medium-sized companies.
Founded in 1982, Ade Gestión Sodical is an investment firm that specializes in the direct funding of startups at seed, early and growth stages. It also provides finance for VC and management buy-out /buy-in ventures.Sodical mainly focuses on enterprises connected to the Spanish region of Castilla y León to promote economic development in local areas. It normally invests between €180,000 and €2 million, taking minority stakes in small and medium-sized companies.
Discovery Nusantara Capital is a venture capital firm with a focus on video gaming and related industries. The firm is backed by China's Zhexin IT and Indonesian angel investors keen to support the growth of the local game industry. Discovery Nusantara Capital has helped introduce games from Touchten, an Indonesian game development studio, to the Chinese market. Aside from video games, the firm has recently invested in NaoBun Project, an Indonesian comics publisher and intellectual property management agency.
Discovery Nusantara Capital is a venture capital firm with a focus on video gaming and related industries. The firm is backed by China's Zhexin IT and Indonesian angel investors keen to support the growth of the local game industry. Discovery Nusantara Capital has helped introduce games from Touchten, an Indonesian game development studio, to the Chinese market. Aside from video games, the firm has recently invested in NaoBun Project, an Indonesian comics publisher and intellectual property management agency.
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
Forward Fooding: Ranking the world's agrifood startups on success and sustainability
The collaborative platform has opened applications for its FoodTech500 global ranking of agrifood startups; counts over 7,000 startups and scaleups mapped so far
Clear Plate: Anti-food waste AI that rewards the diners who finish their food
Taking little steps to make a big difference in fighting food waste, Clear Plate engages with digital natives to spread the message
ClimateTrade: Using blockchain to spur climate change action that can make a difference
ClimateTrade is a decentralized carbon trading platform that democratizes the financing of SDG initiatives and provides traceability of carbon credit purchases and emission offsets
Future Food Asia 2021: Impact assessments – getting the metrics right
Common impact measures are useful but each situation requires specific, sometimes subjective considerations. The priority is to gauge if the impact has led to positive changes
HOOP Carpool: Graduates bootstrap ride-sharing app to facilitate sustainable commuting
South Summit Malaga (Smart Mobility Encounters) winners Nathan Lehoucq and Andrea García Torrijos discuss their ride-sharing app for consumers and corporates
NANOxARCH: Pioneering awareness and use of sustainable materials in China
Founder Lei Yuxi reckons Covid-19 could usher China into a new era of sustainability, as her startup seeks to make sustainable materials more affordable
Teliman: Driver-centered mobility model assisting Malian development
The startup addresses a basic necessity with its on-demand ride-hailing services while supporting the personal and economic progress of its drivers, including empowering women
Future Food Asia 2021: Two winners take home $100,000 each
Agrifood startups, corporations and investors urged to collaborate and take action, tackling challenges in nutrition and climate change
Citibeats, a social trends monitoring tool for governments and businesses, wins €1.4m funding
Citibeats tracks and analyzes what the public is saying online in any language; wants to boost its presence in LatAm and Asia
SWITCH Singapore 2021: Driving renewable energy impact through better business models
Startups need to communicate the business benefits of green solutions to their customers, rather than just pitching the hi-tech
Animal AgTech Innovation Summit 2021: Future of aquaculture in the US
With the US Importing over 85% of its seafood, industry experts examine how and why the country should develop a sustainable aquaculture industry
Portugal pumps up to €60m into new initiatives to avert backslide in startup ecosystem
Government funding to ensure the strategically important and social impact startups don't fail, post-Covid
Clarity AI uses machine learning and data analytics to effectively assess and score environmental, social and governance performance of companies and investment portfolios
Agate learns it's not all about the games – it's about the fun
Agate has evolved into one of the biggest game development companies in Indonesia over the past decade. We learned how it got there from Shieny Aprilia, Agate's Vice President of Enterprise Business
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