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An EU-certified clinical genetics medical laboratory offering personalized genotype testing and analysis with software using machine leaning and modeling algorithms. The genotype tests and analyses target three different areas: cardiovascular health, pharmacogenetics and wellness, including providing tailored dietary advice and fitness programs based on genetic data.
An EU-certified clinical genetics medical laboratory offering personalized genotype testing and analysis with software using machine leaning and modeling algorithms. The genotype tests and analyses target three different areas: cardiovascular health, pharmacogenetics and wellness, including providing tailored dietary advice and fitness programs based on genetic data.
Poizon functions like a "stock market" for the resale of limited edition and designer sneakers. The app-trading platform also acts as a social space for communication between sellers and buyers. All products being sold are sent by the sellers to Poizon for expert authentication and delivery to buyers.
Poizon functions like a "stock market" for the resale of limited edition and designer sneakers. The app-trading platform also acts as a social space for communication between sellers and buyers. All products being sold are sent by the sellers to Poizon for expert authentication and delivery to buyers.
Mobvoi sells products, including smart watches, headsets, smart speakers and smart rear view mirrors, most of which are based on the startup's voice recognition technologies. In addition to consumer products, Mobvoi also provides businesses with voice interaction solutions such as chatbots and AI voice chips.
Mobvoi sells products, including smart watches, headsets, smart speakers and smart rear view mirrors, most of which are based on the startup's voice recognition technologies. In addition to consumer products, Mobvoi also provides businesses with voice interaction solutions such as chatbots and AI voice chips.
ParkBox installs shared fitness cabins in residential neighborhoods, condos and industrial parks. They come in three sizes – 8, 18 and 28 square meters – and are able to accommodate two, four and five users respectively. All cabins have treadmills, weights and AI coaching systems. Larger cabins have additional machines.
ParkBox installs shared fitness cabins in residential neighborhoods, condos and industrial parks. They come in three sizes – 8, 18 and 28 square meters – and are able to accommodate two, four and five users respectively. All cabins have treadmills, weights and AI coaching systems. Larger cabins have additional machines.
Using a proprietary radio protocol, this GPS pet tracker lets owners set safe boundaries and track their pets. The waterproof product also monitors pets’ health and vital statistics. No SIM card, cell coverage, monthly fee required. Owners get rewards (e.g., discounts) for completing daily goals (walking for a mile).
Using a proprietary radio protocol, this GPS pet tracker lets owners set safe boundaries and track their pets. The waterproof product also monitors pets’ health and vital statistics. No SIM card, cell coverage, monthly fee required. Owners get rewards (e.g., discounts) for completing daily goals (walking for a mile).
App for golfers offering accurate GPS distances for 40,000+ courses, score trackers, performance statistics, course discovery and a global golfing community. With its Premium plan, users get features such as advanced statistics. Available on iOS, Android, Apple Watch and Android Wear. For golf courses, the Hole19 SaaS is available.
App for golfers offering accurate GPS distances for 40,000+ courses, score trackers, performance statistics, course discovery and a global golfing community. With its Premium plan, users get features such as advanced statistics. Available on iOS, Android, Apple Watch and Android Wear. For golf courses, the Hole19 SaaS is available.
Free app offering professionally designed workout video courses. Adjusts difficulty level, recommends courses according to user’s training data; and links to online community of fitness buddies and offline local gyms. For gyms, Hotbody sells a gym management SaaS.
Free app offering professionally designed workout video courses. Adjusts difficulty level, recommends courses according to user’s training data; and links to online community of fitness buddies and offline local gyms. For gyms, Hotbody sells a gym management SaaS.
Founded in October 2014 in Hangzhou, Demonow Capital focuses on local early stage internet startups. In order to better serve startups and entrepreneurs, Demonow set up an incubator to provide early stage startups with professional services.
Founded in October 2014 in Hangzhou, Demonow Capital focuses on local early stage internet startups. In order to better serve startups and entrepreneurs, Demonow set up an incubator to provide early stage startups with professional services.
Established in 2011, ShouTaiJinXin Fund is the institutional manager of a private fund under Shoutai Group. Qualified for private securities investment, equity investment and venture capital investment, ShouTaiJinXin Fund invests in the fields of education, automobile, transportation, healthcare, entertainment, corporate services, among others. By the end of 2016, it had managed funds worth RMB 60 billion in total.
Established in 2011, ShouTaiJinXin Fund is the institutional manager of a private fund under Shoutai Group. Qualified for private securities investment, equity investment and venture capital investment, ShouTaiJinXin Fund invests in the fields of education, automobile, transportation, healthcare, entertainment, corporate services, among others. By the end of 2016, it had managed funds worth RMB 60 billion in total.
XY Capital was co-founded in Hangzhou in April 2018 by former Alibaba CEO Lu Zhaoxi and Tang Yun, a former government official in Hangzhou with a PhD in Computer Science from Tsinghua University. The company set up an RMB investment fund in June 2018 and invests mainly in early-stage tech startups.
XY Capital was co-founded in Hangzhou in April 2018 by former Alibaba CEO Lu Zhaoxi and Tang Yun, a former government official in Hangzhou with a PhD in Computer Science from Tsinghua University. The company set up an RMB investment fund in June 2018 and invests mainly in early-stage tech startups.
Toro Ventures is a VC fund based in Monterrey, Mexico, with offices in San Francisco. Led by entrepreneurs Elsa Treviño and Tuto Assad, the fund helps tech startups raise seed capital as well as build a network of family offices and business angels interested in investment opportunities in the Latin American tech ecosystem.Toro Ventures also supports big companies looking to innovate by connecting them with startups from relevant industry verticals. In December 2018, it made its biggest investment to date: €2 million in Spain's BEWE. Established in December 2016, the company has invested in nine startups, to date.
Toro Ventures is a VC fund based in Monterrey, Mexico, with offices in San Francisco. Led by entrepreneurs Elsa Treviño and Tuto Assad, the fund helps tech startups raise seed capital as well as build a network of family offices and business angels interested in investment opportunities in the Latin American tech ecosystem.Toro Ventures also supports big companies looking to innovate by connecting them with startups from relevant industry verticals. In December 2018, it made its biggest investment to date: €2 million in Spain's BEWE. Established in December 2016, the company has invested in nine startups, to date.
Formerly known as hoopCHINA.com, Hupu is a sports news portal founded by Yang Bing and Cheng Hang at the end of 2003. Its business has expanded to include social networking, e-commerce and sports marketing. In June 2019, Hupu raised RMB1.26 billion in its pre-IPO funding round from ByteDance, TikTok's parent company. Hupu has incubated e-marketplace for trending sports gears Shihuo and sneakers resale platform Poizon. The latter became an independent business as a spin-off from Hupu in 2018. Poizon became a unicorn when its valuation exceeded US$1 billion in April 2019 due to a Series A funding round led by DST Global.
Formerly known as hoopCHINA.com, Hupu is a sports news portal founded by Yang Bing and Cheng Hang at the end of 2003. Its business has expanded to include social networking, e-commerce and sports marketing. In June 2019, Hupu raised RMB1.26 billion in its pre-IPO funding round from ByteDance, TikTok's parent company. Hupu has incubated e-marketplace for trending sports gears Shihuo and sneakers resale platform Poizon. The latter became an independent business as a spin-off from Hupu in 2018. Poizon became a unicorn when its valuation exceeded US$1 billion in April 2019 due to a Series A funding round led by DST Global.
Serena Ventures is a venture capital investment firm founded by professional tennis player and businesswoman Serena Williams. The company focuses on early-stage companies founded by young, diverse teams. Since it was founded in 2014, it has invested in more than 30 companies with a cumulative market cap of $12b. Coffee brand Kopi Kenangan is its first investment in the Indonesian market. Serena Ventures has invested in notable companies like plant-based meat maker Impossible Foods, cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase, as well as Serena Williams’ own fashion label, S by Serena.
Serena Ventures is a venture capital investment firm founded by professional tennis player and businesswoman Serena Williams. The company focuses on early-stage companies founded by young, diverse teams. Since it was founded in 2014, it has invested in more than 30 companies with a cumulative market cap of $12b. Coffee brand Kopi Kenangan is its first investment in the Indonesian market. Serena Ventures has invested in notable companies like plant-based meat maker Impossible Foods, cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase, as well as Serena Williams’ own fashion label, S by Serena.
Bewe: From LatAm to the US, scaling fitness and wellness business globally post-Covid
Serial entrepreneur Diego Ballesteros’s latest venture Bewe seeks to disrupt the lucrative US wellness and fitness market with more competitive pricing
- Spain
- 7 min read
Sports directory and booking app STRONGBEE helps Indonesians to keep moving, even during Covid-19
Finding trainers, booking gym time and registering for marathons are just some of the activities available through the STRONGBEE app
- Indonesia
- 4 min read
Keep: Social fitness app bags $80m Series E as Covid-19 lockdown fuels demand for virtual gyms
Keep becomes China’s first sports tech unicorn as number of fitness app users in the country almost doubled to 89m amid home confinement and gym closures
- China
- 5 min read
Covid-19: A closer look at how China's businesses and consumer behavior have changed
The lockdown in China has reshaped how people work and live. Some of the changes may be short-term, but others probably have become a part of life
- China
- 8 min read
Get fit and healthy with these Indonesian wellness startups
The wellness lifestyle trend continues to grow in popularity in Indonesia, and startups want a piece of the action
- Indonesia
- 6 min read
Genuine or fake? Sneakers resale platform Poizon tackles counterfeit issues
Gearing up for IPO in 2019 with just pre-A funding raised so far, fast-growing sneakers trading portal Poizon rides craze for branded sneakers and sneakerheads' willingness to pay
- China
- 4 min read
Findster: Portuguese pet tech corners the market
The number one pet location and activity tracker on Amazon, Findster has seen off cheaper rivals with its unique offer
- Portugal
- 6 min read
Tuvalum: Fast-growing vertical marketplace for used quality bikes
Banking on organic reach, Tuvalum has set its sights on a €40 billion market
- Spain
- 3 min read
In this shipping container, you can work out and save money
By eliminating the need to pay for an expensive gym membership, ParkBox is good news for gym buffs
- China
- 5 min read
