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Famous techpreneur Li Yinan (b. 1970) is the former CTO of Baidu and former CEO of Wuxian Xunqi, a China Mobile subsidiary. After Li graduated from Huazhong University of Science & Technology with a master’s degree in Optics Engineering, he joined Huawei and was promoted to vice-president of its Central Research Department in just six months; in 1997 Li because the youngest vice-president at Huawei. In 2001, Li quit Huawei and started his own data communication company, Harbour Networks, which followed the same structure of Huawei and soon became its main competitor. In 2005, Harbour Networks lost in its intense battle with Huawei and was acquired by the larger player. Even though Li rejoined Huawei after the acquisition, he was never able to re-enter the core management team because of his damaged relationship with Ren Zhengfei, the founder and president of Huawei. In April 2015, Li founded his smart e-scooter company, NIU Smart Scooters. Li began investing in 2010 and joined GSR Ventures in 2011. Up to June 2015, Li had invested in more than 10 companies from the TMT sector. Li stood trial for insider trading in March 2016, according to news reports.
Famous techpreneur Li Yinan (b. 1970) is the former CTO of Baidu and former CEO of Wuxian Xunqi, a China Mobile subsidiary. After Li graduated from Huazhong University of Science & Technology with a master’s degree in Optics Engineering, he joined Huawei and was promoted to vice-president of its Central Research Department in just six months; in 1997 Li because the youngest vice-president at Huawei. In 2001, Li quit Huawei and started his own data communication company, Harbour Networks, which followed the same structure of Huawei and soon became its main competitor. In 2005, Harbour Networks lost in its intense battle with Huawei and was acquired by the larger player. Even though Li rejoined Huawei after the acquisition, he was never able to re-enter the core management team because of his damaged relationship with Ren Zhengfei, the founder and president of Huawei. In April 2015, Li founded his smart e-scooter company, NIU Smart Scooters. Li began investing in 2010 and joined GSR Ventures in 2011. Up to June 2015, Li had invested in more than 10 companies from the TMT sector. Li stood trial for insider trading in March 2016, according to news reports.
Zhenzhen Sun is a veteran investor who has worked in prestigious firms like Morgan Stanley and JP Morgan. After leaving JP Morgan in 2009, she worked for Chinese real estate developer LL Land. She left in 2013 to join PreAngel Partners, an angel investment fund. She recently joined Proxima Ventures, a China-based VC that invests in healthcare technology.
Zhenzhen Sun is a veteran investor who has worked in prestigious firms like Morgan Stanley and JP Morgan. After leaving JP Morgan in 2009, she worked for Chinese real estate developer LL Land. She left in 2013 to join PreAngel Partners, an angel investment fund. She recently joined Proxima Ventures, a China-based VC that invests in healthcare technology.
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.
Co-founder and CTO of PrivyID
Guritno Adi Saputra graduated from Institut Sains & Teknologi AKPRIND, Indonesia with a bachelor's in Information Technology. Between 2013 and 2015, he was a web developer at Yogyakarta technology consultancy firm IndonesiaJogja Info Service and INDigital. Guritno is co-founder and CTO of digital signature startup PrivyID.
Guritno Adi Saputra graduated from Institut Sains & Teknologi AKPRIND, Indonesia with a bachelor's in Information Technology. Between 2013 and 2015, he was a web developer at Yogyakarta technology consultancy firm IndonesiaJogja Info Service and INDigital. Guritno is co-founder and CTO of digital signature startup PrivyID.
Chairman, General Manager and Founder, of Zhongzheng Information
Zeng Binhuang is an executive director at Shenzhen Tianyuan Real Estate Consulting Co Ltd. He is also the board chairman of Shenzhen Baiwangda Industrial Company Limited and Seven Gomall (Shenzhen) Network Technology Co Ltd. He founded Zhongzheng Information in 2015 and currently serves as its chairman and general manager.
Zeng Binhuang is an executive director at Shenzhen Tianyuan Real Estate Consulting Co Ltd. He is also the board chairman of Shenzhen Baiwangda Industrial Company Limited and Seven Gomall (Shenzhen) Network Technology Co Ltd. He founded Zhongzheng Information in 2015 and currently serves as its chairman and general manager.
CTO and co-founder of Refurbed
Jürgen Riedl studied software engineering at Vienna Technical University. The entrepreneur and investor became the CTO and co-founder of Refurbed in 2017. He was recruited by co-founders Peter Windischhofer and Amazon’s Renewed manager Kilian Kaminski to develop an Amazon-style e-commerce marketplace for refurbished electronic goods.
Jürgen Riedl studied software engineering at Vienna Technical University. The entrepreneur and investor became the CTO and co-founder of Refurbed in 2017. He was recruited by co-founders Peter Windischhofer and Amazon’s Renewed manager Kilian Kaminski to develop an Amazon-style e-commerce marketplace for refurbished electronic goods.
Ex-Alibaba executive who is now a key figure in the Zhejiang province internet technology startup scene. In 1999, Li Zhiguo (Frank Li) moved alone to Hangzhou and became the 46th employee of Alibaba. In 2004, he left Alibaba and founded the highly popular life services platform Koubei (later acquired by Alibaba). He is also an active investor, having co-founded early-stage VC fund Ameba Capital in 2011. Li’s investments in Chinese startups include Mogujie, Kuaidadi and Zhaocai.
Ex-Alibaba executive who is now a key figure in the Zhejiang province internet technology startup scene. In 1999, Li Zhiguo (Frank Li) moved alone to Hangzhou and became the 46th employee of Alibaba. In 2004, he left Alibaba and founded the highly popular life services platform Koubei (later acquired by Alibaba). He is also an active investor, having co-founded early-stage VC fund Ameba Capital in 2011. Li’s investments in Chinese startups include Mogujie, Kuaidadi and Zhaocai.
Caixa Capital Risc is the venture capital branch of CriteriaCaixa, an investment holding company that manages La Caixa's banking funds. It was established in 2004 and has registered capital of €195 million. It is based in Barcelona, Spain and has invested in more than 100 Spanish companies in different sectors. It invests across sectors, requiring the startup to work with market-proven technology in a profitable and innovative proposition.
Caixa Capital Risc is the venture capital branch of CriteriaCaixa, an investment holding company that manages La Caixa's banking funds. It was established in 2004 and has registered capital of €195 million. It is based in Barcelona, Spain and has invested in more than 100 Spanish companies in different sectors. It invests across sectors, requiring the startup to work with market-proven technology in a profitable and innovative proposition.
Founded in 2012, BAIC Capital is the investment arm of China's state-owned carmaker, BAIC Group. Headquartered in Beijing, it has branches in six cities across China and has two subsidiaries in Frankfurt and Silicon Valley. It currently manages over 40 funds, worth RMB 30bn. With a focus on connected cars and mobility services, it has invested in more than 100 companies including EV manufacturer BAIC BJEV, battery manufacturer and technology company CATL and ride-hailing giant Didi Chuxing.
Founded in 2012, BAIC Capital is the investment arm of China's state-owned carmaker, BAIC Group. Headquartered in Beijing, it has branches in six cities across China and has two subsidiaries in Frankfurt and Silicon Valley. It currently manages over 40 funds, worth RMB 30bn. With a focus on connected cars and mobility services, it has invested in more than 100 companies including EV manufacturer BAIC BJEV, battery manufacturer and technology company CATL and ride-hailing giant Didi Chuxing.
CICFH was co-founded in 2013 by China Investment Securities, ZhongCai Financial Holding Investment and other companies. Based in Tianjin, the VC manages multiple funds worth over RMB 80bn in total.CICFH focuses on M&A in emerging industries and mainly invests in sectors of media, arts, entertainment, healthcare, fintech and environmental technology through multiple funds established with other enterprises. It has also set up multiple FoFs, partnering with provincial governments to spur the development of certain industries.
CICFH was co-founded in 2013 by China Investment Securities, ZhongCai Financial Holding Investment and other companies. Based in Tianjin, the VC manages multiple funds worth over RMB 80bn in total.CICFH focuses on M&A in emerging industries and mainly invests in sectors of media, arts, entertainment, healthcare, fintech and environmental technology through multiple funds established with other enterprises. It has also set up multiple FoFs, partnering with provincial governments to spur the development of certain industries.
US-French private equity company L Catterton is based in Greenwich, USA, with 17 offices around the world and over $28bn of equity capital. It mostly invests in the consumer industry as well as real estate and technology startups.Founded in 1989 and currently led by co-CEOs Michael Chu and Scott Dahnke, in 2016, L Catterton partnered with the LVMH Group and Groupe Arnault combining Catterton's operations with LVMH and Groupe Arnault's real estate and private equity operations across Europe Asia, and North America. The partnership formed the largest global consumer-focused private equity firm yet the 31st largest private equity firm in the world. L Catterton holds majority stakes in companies like Birkenstock, Crystal Jade, Bliss, John Hardy amongst others; it also invests in technology startups in their growth and hyper-growth phases. Most notable investments include Aleph Farms, ClassPass, and more recently the plant-based products manufacturer NotCo. Its latest growth fund, L Catterton Growth IV, targets an investment range of $10m–$75m in North America and Europe.
US-French private equity company L Catterton is based in Greenwich, USA, with 17 offices around the world and over $28bn of equity capital. It mostly invests in the consumer industry as well as real estate and technology startups.Founded in 1989 and currently led by co-CEOs Michael Chu and Scott Dahnke, in 2016, L Catterton partnered with the LVMH Group and Groupe Arnault combining Catterton's operations with LVMH and Groupe Arnault's real estate and private equity operations across Europe Asia, and North America. The partnership formed the largest global consumer-focused private equity firm yet the 31st largest private equity firm in the world. L Catterton holds majority stakes in companies like Birkenstock, Crystal Jade, Bliss, John Hardy amongst others; it also invests in technology startups in their growth and hyper-growth phases. Most notable investments include Aleph Farms, ClassPass, and more recently the plant-based products manufacturer NotCo. Its latest growth fund, L Catterton Growth IV, targets an investment range of $10m–$75m in North America and Europe.
PT Juvisk Tri Swarna (JTS) was established in 2013 to provide technical project management, financial consultancy, site audits and other support services in diverse business sectors; ranging from infrastructure, civil engineering, construction and mineral mining. Juvisk is currently involved in the construction of radio and cellular towers and other related services. In 2016, Juvisk became an investor and business partner of Qlue.
PT Juvisk Tri Swarna (JTS) was established in 2013 to provide technical project management, financial consultancy, site audits and other support services in diverse business sectors; ranging from infrastructure, civil engineering, construction and mineral mining. Juvisk is currently involved in the construction of radio and cellular towers and other related services. In 2016, Juvisk became an investor and business partner of Qlue.
Hundsun Technologies Inc. was founded in Hangzhou in 1995. It was listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange in 2003. A leading Chinese supplier of financial software and network services, the company focuses on wealth and asset management and offers integrated solutions and services to banks and financial institutions that work in securities, futures, funds, trusts, insurance, exchanges and private placements.
Hundsun Technologies Inc. was founded in Hangzhou in 1995. It was listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange in 2003. A leading Chinese supplier of financial software and network services, the company focuses on wealth and asset management and offers integrated solutions and services to banks and financial institutions that work in securities, futures, funds, trusts, insurance, exchanges and private placements.
Founded in 2018, Linden Asset Group currently has offices in Nanjing, Shenzhen and Singapore. With both US dollar- and RMB-denominated funds under management, it is focused on the fields of biotechnology, medtech and smart technology in the Asia Pacific region. Linden Asset prefers growth-stage startups that are cutting-edge in their respective areas and plans for overseas expansion.
Founded in 2018, Linden Asset Group currently has offices in Nanjing, Shenzhen and Singapore. With both US dollar- and RMB-denominated funds under management, it is focused on the fields of biotechnology, medtech and smart technology in the Asia Pacific region. Linden Asset prefers growth-stage startups that are cutting-edge in their respective areas and plans for overseas expansion.
Billed as the world’s first online venture capital platform, launched in 2012 in San Francisco, FundersClub is a marketplace that allows accredited investors to become equity holders in managed venture funds, which then fund pre-screened private companies. It has invested in more than 340 companies to date, valued at more than US$7.6 billion and has seen 35 exits. The platform has invested more than US$115 million to date across sectors and technologies in companies from 21 different countries. Recent investments include in SendBird's Series B, that raised US$52 million, and Zentail's Series A that raised US$5 million.
Billed as the world’s first online venture capital platform, launched in 2012 in San Francisco, FundersClub is a marketplace that allows accredited investors to become equity holders in managed venture funds, which then fund pre-screened private companies. It has invested in more than 340 companies to date, valued at more than US$7.6 billion and has seen 35 exits. The platform has invested more than US$115 million to date across sectors and technologies in companies from 21 different countries. Recent investments include in SendBird's Series B, that raised US$52 million, and Zentail's Series A that raised US$5 million.
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WOOM: Spanish fertility femtech gets €2m funding to expand into new B2B2C markets
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South Summit 2021: Martin Varavsky, Leandro Sigman on post-Covid healthcare trends
Serial entrepreneur Martin Varavsky and Insud Pharma Chairman Leandro Sigman share their thoughts and projections on the future of health tech
Beatriz González: Seaya Ventures head and Spanish tech VC trailblazer
From Cabify to Glovo, the only woman to head a Spanish VC firm has backed some of the country’s most successful startups to date
In Indonesia, Ramadan goes hi-tech
From consumption to charity, tech startups have come to play a key role in Ramadan traditions in Indonesia
Didimo: Creator of "digital humans" secures €6.2m in seed funding
Portuguese startup Didimo aims to humanize online interactions with its disruptive 3D technology
Du'Anyam: Empowering rural women to work independently and learn financial planning skills
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GeoDB: Empowering consumers through monetizing their digital data
Consumers and businesses, and not just tech giants, should tap the value of big data too, says blockchain-based data trading platform GeoDB, which has raised £5.5m since 2018
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
Algobash: SaaS for more effective IT hiring in Indonesia
With its remote assessment and automated interview platform, Algobash seeks faster, fairer and more inclusive recruitment and training of coders, to support tech growth in Indonesia
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
Cecilia Tham: the power of shifting paradigms
The embodiment of unconventional thinking and creativity, this female entrepreneur from Hong Kong has been pioneering social transformation within Barcelona's startup ecosystem since 2011
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