Zeroth.AI

Zeroth is an accelerator based in Hong Kong that focuses on early-stage start-ups in Asia, primarily investing in artificial intelligence technologies. Its areas of interest include edge computing, natural language processing, autonomous vehicles, agricultural technology, human-machine interfaces, and ethical computing. Founded in 2017 by Tak Lo, Zeroth aims to support visionary founders at the pre-seed and seed stages by providing funding ranging from USD 20,000 to USD 120,000 in exchange for a six percent equity stake in the companies. The accelerator runs a three-month program designed to help these start-ups develop and grow within the rapidly evolving technology landscape.

Tak Lo

Founder and Managing Director

Past deals in Hong Kong

Emotics

Seed Round in 2017
Emotics, established in 2017 and headquartered in Sheung Wan, Hong Kong, specializes in providing software that analyzes employee engagement with online content. The company combines browser analytics with facial recognition and micro-expression analysis to offer unique insights into employee behavior during compliance training and conduct surveillance. By tracking engagement levels per individual across different roles, seniority levels, and geographies, Emotics helps businesses evaluate the effectiveness of their online content and improve compliance training programs.

Fano

Seed Round in 2017
Fano Labs is an artificial intelligence company based in Shatin, Hong Kong, specializing in speech recognition and natural language processing technologies. Founded in 2015, the company focuses on developing solutions that enable the processing and analysis of various Chinese dialects, particularly Cantonese, as well as other Southeast Asian languages. Fano Labs serves a diverse range of sectors, including customer service, compliance, and operational efficiency for enterprises such as global banks, government agencies, and telecom companies. Their advanced AI technologies enhance management capabilities and service quality by accurately identifying compliance risks and analyzing customer sentiment. By providing valuable business intelligence, Fano Labs helps organizations reduce costs and uncover sales opportunities, ultimately driving revenue growth.

Rocco

Seed Round in 2017
Rocco AI, Inc. is a company that specializes in artificial intelligence-powered social media solutions. Founded in 2016 and based in Hong Kong, Rocco offers a platform that integrates seamlessly with users' Slack teams. This platform assists marketing teams by generating engaging content and scheduling posts at optimal times to maximize audience engagement, shares, and clicks. Rocco utilizes machine learning to analyze content performance, identifying effective formulas and improving those that are underperforming. By automating content creation and publication across various social media channels, Rocco enables users to save time and streamline their social media strategies.

Clare.AI

Seed Round in 2017
Clare.AI Ltd. is a Hong Kong-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in developing AI-powered chatbots specifically designed for the banking sector. The company's flagship product, Clare.AI, enables banks to engage with their customers through various messaging platforms, including Facebook, WeChat, SMS, and native applications. These chatbots enhance customer service by utilizing raw banking data, such as transaction history, to offer targeted marketing and improve customer relationship management. Additionally, Clare.AI's solutions provide customers with tools to manage their personal finances, including balance alerts, reminders for bill payments, and budgeting assistance. The versatile deployment options for Clare.AI's chatbots enhance accessibility and user experience across multiple channels.

Designjar

Seed Round in 2016
Designjar Limited is a Hong Kong-based company established in 2016 that specializes in managing online advertisements for small businesses. The company provides a platform that automatically identifies the most effective banners within advertising campaigns and optimizes ads to drive increased traffic to websites. Designjar's services are compatible with major advertising networks, including Google Display Network, Facebook Business, and Instagram. Additionally, the platform is designed to assist businesses in enhancing their visual identity without the need for in-house designers or the high costs associated with hiring freelancers. By delivering custom marketing graphics tailored to individual brand needs, Designjar simplifies the process of brand communication and marketing for its clients.
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