SOSV is a global venture capital firm based in Princeton, New Jersey, founded in 1995. It specializes in early-stage investments, focusing on deep technology innovations that address human and planetary health. The firm operates startup development programs, notably HAX and IndieBio, which provide resources, facilities, and lab equipment to accelerate the growth of promising startups. SOSV supports companies from their inception through various funding stages, including seed and series A rounds, while offering ongoing assistance to help them scale and attract additional investors. By concentrating on revolutionary technologies and cross-border markets, particularly in Asia, SOSV aims to foster significant advancements that benefit humanity and the environment.
Asterix Foods is a biotechnology company based in Tel Aviv, Israel, founded in 2022. The company specializes in developing protein production using plant-cell culture techniques. Its platform focuses on creating bioactive proteins for food that are scalable, functional, and complex. Asterix Foods aims to provide users with plant cell-cultured and animal-free proteins, contributing to innovative and sustainable food solutions.
PriyoShop
Seed Round in 2024
PriyoShop is an on-demand B2B e-commerce marketplace based in Bangladesh that connects brands directly to micro-merchants, addressing the inefficiencies of the traditional retail supply chain. In a market where 97% of retail transactions are conducted by small retailers, PriyoShop streamlines the purchasing process by allowing these retailers to access products directly from manufacturers and suppliers. The platform offers a diverse range of products, including clothing, footwear, jewelry, electronics, and appliances from renowned brands, all at discounted prices. By facilitating direct access to inventory and credit, PriyoShop enhances the efficiency of small-scale retailers, helping them to reduce costs and improve their overall supply chain management.
Socialee
Pre Seed Round in 2023
Socialee is a video commerce platform connecting brands, content creators and consumers through honest product reviews.. The company was founded in 2023 and is based in Dubai, UAE and operations in KSA. On Socialee consumers can shop through honest video reviews from fellow shoppers and their favorite creators, who can monetize their content based on how authentic consumers find their reviews.
Particle
Series C in 2023
Particle provides hardware and software tools to help users prototype, scale, and manage IoT products. Particle is an IoT device platform that enables businesses to easily add the power of connectivity to any product. From hardware to connectivity to device management and cloud, Particle provides developers with tools to prototype IoT solutions quickly as well as a reliable and secure platform for enterprises to scale. Over 150,000 product builders in more than 170 countries and half of the Fortune 500 have deployed connected IoT devices powered by Particle. Listed as one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies of 2015 and named as a major player to watch in the IoT Landscape in IDC Marketscape’s 2018 Vendor Assessment, Particle’s customers include NASA, SpaceX, consumer hot tub manufacturer Jacuzzi, and coffee-brewing pioneer Keurig. Venture backed by Root Ventures, Spark Capital, and Qualcomm Ventures. Particle is based in San Francisco, CA and Shenzhen, China. Particle was founded on 2012.
Diptera.ai
Convertible Note in 2023
Diptera.ai, based in Jerusalem, Israel, specializes in innovative mosquito control solutions. The company focuses on a biological method that utilizes sterile insect techniques, specifically by releasing sterile male mosquitoes through a ready-to-use module over a period of weeks. This technology incorporates advanced optics, computer vision, and artificial intelligence, making it both affordable and accessible for municipal corporations. By eliminating the need for mosquito rearing and sorting facilities, Diptera.ai enables large-scale mosquito control efforts, addressing public health concerns efficiently.
Asterix Foods
Seed Round in 2023
Asterix Foods is a biotechnology company based in Tel Aviv, Israel, founded in 2022. The company specializes in developing protein production using plant-cell culture techniques. Its platform focuses on creating bioactive proteins for food that are scalable, functional, and complex. Asterix Foods aims to provide users with plant cell-cultured and animal-free proteins, contributing to innovative and sustainable food solutions.
PriyoShop
Seed Round in 2023
PriyoShop is an on-demand B2B e-commerce marketplace based in Bangladesh that connects brands directly to micro-merchants, addressing the inefficiencies of the traditional retail supply chain. In a market where 97% of retail transactions are conducted by small retailers, PriyoShop streamlines the purchasing process by allowing these retailers to access products directly from manufacturers and suppliers. The platform offers a diverse range of products, including clothing, footwear, jewelry, electronics, and appliances from renowned brands, all at discounted prices. By facilitating direct access to inventory and credit, PriyoShop enhances the efficiency of small-scale retailers, helping them to reduce costs and improve their overall supply chain management.
KulturShift
Seed Round in 2022
KulturShift is a business focused on the distribution of celebrity-owned brands, specializing in beauty, fragrance, apparel, and lifestyle products. By operating in Asia, the company facilitates connections between American celebrities and their Asian fans, allowing these celebrities to launch and sell their products effectively. KulturShift aims to bridge cultures through art, entertainment, and commerce, providing a platform for celebrities to reach new markets while offering diverse products that resonate with different cultural audiences.
Ingrediome
Seed Round in 2022
Ingrediome focuses on producing key animal proteins to revolutionize meat alternatives. Ingrediome was founded in 2022 and was headquartered in Ness Ziona, Israel.
Particle
Series C in 2022
Particle provides hardware and software tools to help users prototype, scale, and manage IoT products. Particle is an IoT device platform that enables businesses to easily add the power of connectivity to any product. From hardware to connectivity to device management and cloud, Particle provides developers with tools to prototype IoT solutions quickly as well as a reliable and secure platform for enterprises to scale. Over 150,000 product builders in more than 170 countries and half of the Fortune 500 have deployed connected IoT devices powered by Particle. Listed as one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies of 2015 and named as a major player to watch in the IoT Landscape in IDC Marketscape’s 2018 Vendor Assessment, Particle’s customers include NASA, SpaceX, consumer hot tub manufacturer Jacuzzi, and coffee-brewing pioneer Keurig. Venture backed by Root Ventures, Spark Capital, and Qualcomm Ventures. Particle is based in San Francisco, CA and Shenzhen, China. Particle was founded on 2012.
Looking Glass
Series B in 2022
Looking Glass Factory is a company focused on developing holographic technology, primarily through its flagship product, the Looking Glass, which is the first desktop holographic display designed for 3D creators. Founded in 2015 and based in Brooklyn, New York, with a subsidiary in Hong Kong, the company aims to make 3D creation accessible without the need for virtual reality or augmented reality headsets. Looking Glass Factory also offers a web-based holographic sharing platform that utilizes light field rendering software, allowing artists, designers, developers, filmmakers, and photographers to engage with 3D content in an innovative manner.
KalPay
Seed Round in 2022
KalPay is the largest Shariah Compliant Buy Now Pay Later in Pakistan, giving our customers easy access to credit and allowing them to purchase products in 3 monthly installments. We have a portfolio of hundreds of brands spread across multiple segments!
PriceOye
Seed Round in 2022
PriceOye is an eCommerce platform based in Islamabad, Pakistan, that enables users to compare prices for consumer electronics. Founded in 2020, the platform aims to simplify online shopping by providing comprehensive product information, specifications, reviews, and photos, while listing prices from various online retailers. By eliminating counterfeits and promoting trust, PriceOye assists users in making informed purchasing decisions and finding the best deals available.
Chekk
Venture Round in 2022
Chekk Limited is a company specializing in digital identity solutions, focusing on onboarding, verification, and ongoing interaction services for both individuals and businesses. Based in Hong Kong and founded in 2013, Chekk provides secure Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) services that streamline customer interactions and enhance data management. Its offerings include Chekk Onboard for onboarding, Chekk Verify for identity verification, and Chekk Interact for ongoing communications. The company’s software facilitates customer due diligence, electronic identity verification, and data portability, allowing users to maintain control over their digital identity. Chekk also integrates various data sources, including social networks and banking systems, and ensures compliance with data protection regulations. Additionally, it provides consulting and security services to further support its clients.
Looking Glass
Convertible Note in 2022
Looking Glass Factory is a company focused on developing holographic technology, primarily through its flagship product, the Looking Glass, which is the first desktop holographic display designed for 3D creators. Founded in 2015 and based in Brooklyn, New York, with a subsidiary in Hong Kong, the company aims to make 3D creation accessible without the need for virtual reality or augmented reality headsets. Looking Glass Factory also offers a web-based holographic sharing platform that utilizes light field rendering software, allowing artists, designers, developers, filmmakers, and photographers to engage with 3D content in an innovative manner.
FreeD Group
Series B in 2022
FreeD Group is a technology company based in Lai Chi Kok, Hong Kong, founded in 2015. It specializes in providing a text-based virtual assistant service that offers travel information and concierge services for travelers in Korea and Japan. The company facilitates various travel-related activities, including flight and hotel bookings, trip planning, restaurant reservations, translation, and transportation services, all accessible through popular messaging platforms like WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger. Additionally, FreeD Group develops AI-enabled solutions that enhance customer engagement, retention, and monetization for businesses. By utilizing advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, and Machine Learning, the company aims to create innovative, data-driven interactions between consumers and brands. Its partnerships with notable companies, including China Mobile and Samsung, further bolster its market presence.
Dastgyr
Series A in 2022
Dastgyr is a B2B e-commerce platform based in Karachi, Pakistan, that connects small retailers with manufacturers, brands, and wholesalers. Founded in 2020, the company aims to streamline the fragmented supply chain by enabling informal retailers to source a diverse range of products directly from sellers. Through its marketplace application, Dastgyr facilitates the purchasing of inventories at competitive prices, offering retailers access to a broad assortment of merchandise from both local and international sources.
Nearpeer.org
Seed Round in 2022
Nearpeer is an Ed-tech platform that aims to provide high-quality education at a low price through technology in Pakistan and the Middle East. Having started with the vision of improving the educational landscape of Pakistan, Nearpeer has already been expanding globally within the first few years of its journey. Students get highly customized and engaging video lectures, a lot of practice material, 24/7 community access, and assignments to solve, once they enroll in the online courses. With 90% students from Pakistan, Nearpeer has crafted a distinguished brand in the test prep market by offering full preparation program of MCAT, CSS, SAT, CA, ACCA, and others - and then it expanded into other domains like Intermediate and high-school secondary tuition market, skill-based courses, and B2B partnership. After Pakistan, the company aims to expand into middle eastern countries with similar opportunity and market dynamics in place. It is a BYJUS from Pakistan with even better content production speed and Blitzscale in its core DNA.
Moveit
Seed Round in 2022
MoveIt is a tech enabled logistics start up aspiring to disrupt Pakistan's intra-city logistics. Currently the local logistics space is fragmented, inefficient and informal. There is no standardised pricing, or formal processes to book a cargo pick up vehicle. We are working to create an asset light, efficient, logistics marketplace where customers can interact with drivers, track their load and get their cargo insured. After manually validating our model, we are currently developing our tech platform to truly reimagine the intracity logistics space in Pakistan.
Insta World
Seed Round in 2022
Insta World founded a few months ago by a team comprising a computer scientist with Ph.D. from Cornell University and an ex-Citigroup investment banker, both with an extensive background and domain experience in e-commerce space is fixing two chronic pain points of Pakistan’s broken e-commerce: delayed fulfilment and deliveries which result in cancellation rates as high as 35% and long cash-on-delivery (COD) payments cycle which cripple the vendors cash-flows. With our tech first approach, we have outperformed our competitors in delivery and fulfillments and with our fintech component, we are solving the chronic cash-flow problem of vendors by offering advance cash-on-delivery payments enabled through our tech stack.
Majormap
Seed Round in 2022
Applying to university is stressful. Students dont know how! None knows what they want to major in at university when they are just 16 years old! Parents cant help. Teachers cant help. And education consultants are too expensive for most families. We are Major Map and our data driven AI technology platform helps teachers and parents guide high school students to the right major based on their personality and interests. Since we launched Major Map three years ago over twenty percent of the high school students in South Korea have used our service. The massive amount of data from our user base gives our AI models a huge advantage. Lets connect and I can introduce how we are revolutionizing education counseling with technology.
PriyoShop
Seed Round in 2022
PriyoShop is an on-demand B2B e-commerce marketplace based in Bangladesh that connects brands directly to micro-merchants, addressing the inefficiencies of the traditional retail supply chain. In a market where 97% of retail transactions are conducted by small retailers, PriyoShop streamlines the purchasing process by allowing these retailers to access products directly from manufacturers and suppliers. The platform offers a diverse range of products, including clothing, footwear, jewelry, electronics, and appliances from renowned brands, all at discounted prices. By facilitating direct access to inventory and credit, PriyoShop enhances the efficiency of small-scale retailers, helping them to reduce costs and improve their overall supply chain management.
allrites.com
Seed Round in 2022
ALLRITES is Asia's leading marketplace to discover, buy, sell & manage Film, TV & Sports Content Rights. Created by industry veterans with a combined 100 years in the broadcasting, video and content world - the allrites.com marketplace unlocks the full value of content for owners by expanding distribution opportunities and monetisation potential. With a focus on the Asian market, ALLRITES has secured Indian content from SONY and Jiangsu TV in China. The Platform now features over 30,000 hours of content - More than Netflix in any country in Asia. ALLRITES has distribution contracts with several airlines and projects to reach over 40 million passengers in 2019. ALLRITES is backed by leading VC funds, SOSV and Artesian VC.
LOOX
Seed Round in 2022
LOOX is a B2C Fashion focussed live Shopping marketplace making fashion shopping authentic, fun and real. Fashion ecommerce is estimated to be a $3.5bn industry by 2022 in Bangladesh and currently the market is untapped as there are no fashion brand aggregator here. We use the power of fashion eCommerce, live shopping, fashion specific product reviews such as colour accuracy, fit, feel, to solve shopping related problems and provide fashion & beauty content to help improve user’s lifestyle. Hence our vision is to be a giant fashion & beauty brand aggregator in Bangladesh first, then southeast Asia and then build our presence globally. We also solve problems for brands and sellers by getting them into the live selling business by providing them access to live studio, live presenters, marketing, logistics, all of this for free of cost.
Bonton Connect
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Bonton aims to bring the next billion users and businesses online via connectivity technology and embedded software.
ROVENSO
Convertible Note in 2021
ROVENSO is a Swiss startup from EPFL (Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne) incorporated in 2016.We are based near Lausanne (Switzerland). We develop, manufacture and market ROVéo, an agile robot for security and safety monitoring of industrial sites.ROVéo patrols fully autonomously 24/7, 2-3x more cost-effective than manned guarding, inside and outside industrial buildings, preventing intrusions, detecting any thefts of assets, but also detecting safety hazards such as start of fires, leaks or systems dysfunctions that could put people’s life at risks and that could be even missed by security guards.
LOOX
Pre Seed Round in 2021
LOOX is a B2C Fashion focussed live Shopping marketplace making fashion shopping authentic, fun and real. Fashion ecommerce is estimated to be a $3.5bn industry by 2022 in Bangladesh and currently the market is untapped as there are no fashion brand aggregator here. We use the power of fashion eCommerce, live shopping, fashion specific product reviews such as colour accuracy, fit, feel, to solve shopping related problems and provide fashion & beauty content to help improve user’s lifestyle. Hence our vision is to be a giant fashion & beauty brand aggregator in Bangladesh first, then southeast Asia and then build our presence globally. We also solve problems for brands and sellers by getting them into the live selling business by providing them access to live studio, live presenters, marketing, logistics, all of this for free of cost.
PriceOye
Seed Round in 2021
PriceOye is an eCommerce platform based in Islamabad, Pakistan, that enables users to compare prices for consumer electronics. Founded in 2020, the platform aims to simplify online shopping by providing comprehensive product information, specifications, reviews, and photos, while listing prices from various online retailers. By eliminating counterfeits and promoting trust, PriceOye assists users in making informed purchasing decisions and finding the best deals available.
Particle
Series C in 2021
Particle provides hardware and software tools to help users prototype, scale, and manage IoT products. Particle is an IoT device platform that enables businesses to easily add the power of connectivity to any product. From hardware to connectivity to device management and cloud, Particle provides developers with tools to prototype IoT solutions quickly as well as a reliable and secure platform for enterprises to scale. Over 150,000 product builders in more than 170 countries and half of the Fortune 500 have deployed connected IoT devices powered by Particle. Listed as one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies of 2015 and named as a major player to watch in the IoT Landscape in IDC Marketscape’s 2018 Vendor Assessment, Particle’s customers include NASA, SpaceX, consumer hot tub manufacturer Jacuzzi, and coffee-brewing pioneer Keurig. Venture backed by Root Ventures, Spark Capital, and Qualcomm Ventures. Particle is based in San Francisco, CA and Shenzhen, China. Particle was founded on 2012.
iSmart Robot
Convertible Note in 2021
iSmart Robot is a company that specializes in the development of floor scrubber robots intended for cleaning, polishing, and disinfecting surfaces. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Shenzhen, China, the company focuses on providing automated solutions to reduce the burden of repetitive cleaning tasks. Their robots are utilized in various settings, including shopping malls, hospitals, and hotels, effectively enhancing operational efficiency and cleanliness while freeing human workers from mundane chores.
Striemo
Seed Round in 2021
Striemo manufactures and develops electric personal mobility. Striemo was founded in 2021 and was headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
EMYS
Convertible Note in 2021
EMYS is the most advanced, English speaking educational robot in the world with a friendly appearance and outstanding interactive capabilities. Children aged 3-7 years old simply love EMYS! The robot is a rich source of carefully chosen language presented through a series of interactive tasks, games, crafts, activities, songs and stories. The mission of EMYS Inc. is to shape the future of education through the world's most innovative, secure and hands-on technology. The EMYS team of highly qualified experts in the domains of English Language Education as well as Social Robotics pushes back the boundaries of Early Years Language Education programs. We are the first to combine modern research in language acquisition studies with Common European Framework requirements and the most advanced technology. Parents appreciate the assistance EMYS provides in getting kids constructively busy.They also observe a lasting engagement with language learning through the bond that children build with their robot. Children love learning with EMYS and quickly master the skills needed to play with their digital room-mate independently. EMYS' rich programme can be easily incorporated in diverse curricula. The included teachers’ books serve as inspiration for truly engaging classes. In EMYS classrooms worldwide there has been observed: - a significant increase in group focus - strengthened motivation in young learners - increased in-class satisfaction levels. EMYS is sold world-wide and our offices are located in the USA, Europe and Asia.
allrites.com
Series A in 2021
ALLRITES is Asia's leading marketplace to discover, buy, sell & manage Film, TV & Sports Content Rights. Created by industry veterans with a combined 100 years in the broadcasting, video and content world - the allrites.com marketplace unlocks the full value of content for owners by expanding distribution opportunities and monetisation potential. With a focus on the Asian market, ALLRITES has secured Indian content from SONY and Jiangsu TV in China. The Platform now features over 30,000 hours of content - More than Netflix in any country in Asia. ALLRITES has distribution contracts with several airlines and projects to reach over 40 million passengers in 2019. ALLRITES is backed by leading VC funds, SOSV and Artesian VC.
Looking Glass
Series A in 2021
Looking Glass Factory is a company focused on developing holographic technology, primarily through its flagship product, the Looking Glass, which is the first desktop holographic display designed for 3D creators. Founded in 2015 and based in Brooklyn, New York, with a subsidiary in Hong Kong, the company aims to make 3D creation accessible without the need for virtual reality or augmented reality headsets. Looking Glass Factory also offers a web-based holographic sharing platform that utilizes light field rendering software, allowing artists, designers, developers, filmmakers, and photographers to engage with 3D content in an innovative manner.
Dastgyr
Seed Round in 2021
Dastgyr is a B2B e-commerce platform based in Karachi, Pakistan, that connects small retailers with manufacturers, brands, and wholesalers. Founded in 2020, the company aims to streamline the fragmented supply chain by enabling informal retailers to source a diverse range of products directly from sellers. Through its marketplace application, Dastgyr facilitates the purchasing of inventories at competitive prices, offering retailers access to a broad assortment of merchandise from both local and international sources.
The CareVoice
Series B in 2021
The CareVoice Limited is a Shanghai-based health insurtech company founded in 2013, with an additional office in Hong Kong. It specializes in developing a mobile-based, data-driven software as a service (SaaS) solution that provides community-sourced ratings and recommendations for healthcare services in China. The platform enables patients to share their medical experiences through ratings and reviews, facilitating informed decision-making about hospitals, doctors, and treatments. By consolidating insights from users undergoing similar health journeys, The CareVoice aims to enhance the healthcare experience, making it more consumer-centric. The company is backed by prominent venture capital and healthcare investors, and it focuses on digitalizing the healthcare and insurance landscape to improve patient engagement and outcomes.
PriceOye
Convertible Note in 2021
PriceOye is an eCommerce platform based in Islamabad, Pakistan, that enables users to compare prices for consumer electronics. Founded in 2020, the platform aims to simplify online shopping by providing comprehensive product information, specifications, reviews, and photos, while listing prices from various online retailers. By eliminating counterfeits and promoting trust, PriceOye assists users in making informed purchasing decisions and finding the best deals available.
Smartchoice
Seed Round in 2021
Smartchoice operates an insurance marketplace in Pakistan, addressing the significant gap in coverage for a population where approximately 200 million individuals lack insurance. The platform allows users to compare over 15 insurance providers, offering a range of products including health, travel, car, and life insurance. By facilitating easy comparison and purchase of customized insurance plans, Smartchoice aims to enhance transparency and accessibility in the insurance market for individuals and small businesses. This approach supports the growing middle class in Pakistan by providing them with the necessary tools to make informed insurance decisions.
viACT
Seed Round in 2021
viAct is an AI company focused on delivering scenario-based vision intelligence solutions for the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry across Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. Since its establishment in 2016, the company has successfully implemented hundreds of deployments, utilizing proprietary AI algorithms to provide detailed insights into job sites. viAct offers over 30 pre-built AI modules that help stakeholders enhance safety, reduce accidents, optimize costs, and monitor environmental compliance. Their applications track site activities, ensure adherence to safety measures, and identify irregularities, contributing to improved efficiency and personnel safety in construction projects.
TravelFlan
Convertible Note in 2021
TravelFlan, founded in 2015 and based in Lai Chi Kok, Hong Kong, provides a suite of travel services and destination information, primarily targeting the Asian travel and local lifestyle markets. The company offers an on-demand travel concierge service through popular messaging platforms like WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger, facilitating flight and hotel bookings, trip planning, activity reservations, restaurant bookings, and transportation services in Korea and Japan. By leveraging artificial intelligence, big data, and machine learning, TravelFlan enhances its partners' service offerings and customer engagement, turning traffic into tangible benefits. The company's digital platform includes features like an AI-powered travel concierge chatbot and inventory management tools, designed to consolidate vendor resources and improve revenue streams. With a robust database that gathers over 20 million unique data points weekly, TravelFlan is positioned to deliver comprehensive digital solutions while enriching user experiences across various digital channels.
ARO Entertainment
Seed Round in 2021
ARO Entertainment is a unique provider of celebrity retail and brand management services in China, facilitating the entry of celebrity brands into the world's largest e-commerce market. By serving as a direct-to-consumer platform, ARO Entertainment allows Western celebrities to market and sell their products to a vast audience of 120 million fans in China. The company offers a comprehensive range of services, including market positioning, brand strategy, product design and development, as well as supply chain logistics and operations management. This positions ARO Entertainment as a crucial player in the rapidly growing celebrity brand sector, enabling celebrities to successfully navigate the complexities of the Chinese market.
Diptera.ai
Seed Round in 2021
Diptera.ai, based in Jerusalem, Israel, specializes in innovative mosquito control solutions. The company focuses on a biological method that utilizes sterile insect techniques, specifically by releasing sterile male mosquitoes through a ready-to-use module over a period of weeks. This technology incorporates advanced optics, computer vision, and artificial intelligence, making it both affordable and accessible for municipal corporations. By eliminating the need for mosquito rearing and sorting facilities, Diptera.ai enables large-scale mosquito control efforts, addressing public health concerns efficiently.
Neufast
Seed Round in 2021
Neufast is a talent assessment technology company that specializes in enhancing recruitment processes through its patented de-biased artificial intelligence for video assessments. Founded in 2018 by Agnes Wun and Dr. Dennis Lee, Neufast is headquartered in Singapore, with additional offices in Hong Kong and Malaysia. The company offers integrated intelligent recruitment cloud solutions designed to assist various organizations, including Fortune 500 companies, government bodies, and educational institutions. By leveraging the expertise of industrial-organizational psychologists and data scientists, Neufast aims to optimize the selection of candidates for high-performing organizations, thereby reducing the time-to-hire by 50%. Its innovative AI video interview recruitment tools provide clients with essential insights to predict workplace success, establishing Neufast as a trusted leader in the APAC region, particularly in the Greater China area.
EMYS
Seed Round in 2021
EMYS is the most advanced, English speaking educational robot in the world with a friendly appearance and outstanding interactive capabilities. Children aged 3-7 years old simply love EMYS! The robot is a rich source of carefully chosen language presented through a series of interactive tasks, games, crafts, activities, songs and stories. The mission of EMYS Inc. is to shape the future of education through the world's most innovative, secure and hands-on technology. The EMYS team of highly qualified experts in the domains of English Language Education as well as Social Robotics pushes back the boundaries of Early Years Language Education programs. We are the first to combine modern research in language acquisition studies with Common European Framework requirements and the most advanced technology. Parents appreciate the assistance EMYS provides in getting kids constructively busy.They also observe a lasting engagement with language learning through the bond that children build with their robot. Children love learning with EMYS and quickly master the skills needed to play with their digital room-mate independently. EMYS' rich programme can be easily incorporated in diverse curricula. The included teachers’ books serve as inspiration for truly engaging classes. In EMYS classrooms worldwide there has been observed: - a significant increase in group focus - strengthened motivation in young learners - increased in-class satisfaction levels. EMYS is sold world-wide and our offices are located in the USA, Europe and Asia.
AI Motion Sports
Seed Round in 2020
AI Motion Sports Limited develops a youth sports education and management platform that utilizes artificial intelligence and motion capture technology. Founded in 2018 and based in Hong Kong, the company offers a solution that digitizes youth sports performance by monitoring, recording, and analyzing physical and health data. This data is compiled into insightful reports tailored for schools, coaches, and parents, which enhances the efficiency of sports training, education management, and talent assessment. The platform aims to revolutionize youth sports education by leveraging big data to improve the overall management and assessment of physical education and sports training.
viACT
Seed Round in 2020
viAct is an AI company focused on delivering scenario-based vision intelligence solutions for the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry across Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. Since its establishment in 2016, the company has successfully implemented hundreds of deployments, utilizing proprietary AI algorithms to provide detailed insights into job sites. viAct offers over 30 pre-built AI modules that help stakeholders enhance safety, reduce accidents, optimize costs, and monitor environmental compliance. Their applications track site activities, ensure adherence to safety measures, and identify irregularities, contributing to improved efficiency and personnel safety in construction projects.
VegaX
Seed Round in 2020
VegaX Holdings Inc. is a digital asset management company based in Seoul, South Korea, that provides global crypto investors with access to a range of investment products, including bitcoin and ethereum. The firm operates a cryptocurrency index platform that offers actionable indexes and index-based asset management solutions. Its platform is designed to ensure easy and secure access to investment tools, enhancing potential returns through index strategies. Additionally, VegaX facilitates instant diversification, enabling investors to make informed, risk-adjusted decisions in the evolving cryptocurrency market.
Aō Air
Convertible Note in 2020
Aō Air specializes in the manufacture and retail of advanced face masks aimed at providing clean air for individuals in polluted megacities such as Beijing and London. The company utilizes patented air purifying technology, which has been independently validated to be significantly more effective than traditional masks, filtering out dust and smoke particles through an active nanofiltration system. This innovative approach allows users to commute and exercise without the risks associated with pollution, promoting respiratory health while ensuring comfort and style. Aō Air's mission focuses on empowering urban residents to reclaim their environment and breathe clean air amidst increasing urban pollution challenges.
PriceOye
Seed Round in 2020
PriceOye is an eCommerce platform based in Islamabad, Pakistan, that enables users to compare prices for consumer electronics. Founded in 2020, the platform aims to simplify online shopping by providing comprehensive product information, specifications, reviews, and photos, while listing prices from various online retailers. By eliminating counterfeits and promoting trust, PriceOye assists users in making informed purchasing decisions and finding the best deals available.
247tickets
Convertible Note in 2020
247tickets is a one-stop-shop for tickets to the best events, movies, experiences and trips in China and around SE Asia. With offices in Shanghai, Shenzhen & Beijing, 247tickets aims to present customers with endless options of events, experiences, trips, tours and movies, with personalised recommendations, all the best deals and the best customer service and concierge agents in the business. Tickets can be booked on their easy to use mobile/desktop website, via a WeChat concierge service or via distribution partners, including websites such as TimeOut China and City Weekend Shanghai. With an emphasis on the best in entertainment and experiences, 247tickets have sold tickets to tens of thousands of plays, sports events, musicals, tours, movies, trips and more. In 2017 they acquired the trip and experience provider Travelers Society, stating their intent to join the high growth markets of inbound and outbound tourism in China.
EMYS
Convertible Note in 2020
EMYS is the most advanced, English speaking educational robot in the world with a friendly appearance and outstanding interactive capabilities. Children aged 3-7 years old simply love EMYS! The robot is a rich source of carefully chosen language presented through a series of interactive tasks, games, crafts, activities, songs and stories. The mission of EMYS Inc. is to shape the future of education through the world's most innovative, secure and hands-on technology. The EMYS team of highly qualified experts in the domains of English Language Education as well as Social Robotics pushes back the boundaries of Early Years Language Education programs. We are the first to combine modern research in language acquisition studies with Common European Framework requirements and the most advanced technology. Parents appreciate the assistance EMYS provides in getting kids constructively busy.They also observe a lasting engagement with language learning through the bond that children build with their robot. Children love learning with EMYS and quickly master the skills needed to play with their digital room-mate independently. EMYS' rich programme can be easily incorporated in diverse curricula. The included teachers’ books serve as inspiration for truly engaging classes. In EMYS classrooms worldwide there has been observed: - a significant increase in group focus - strengthened motivation in young learners - increased in-class satisfaction levels. EMYS is sold world-wide and our offices are located in the USA, Europe and Asia.
Diptera.ai
Pre Seed Round in 2020
Diptera.ai, based in Jerusalem, Israel, specializes in innovative mosquito control solutions. The company focuses on a biological method that utilizes sterile insect techniques, specifically by releasing sterile male mosquitoes through a ready-to-use module over a period of weeks. This technology incorporates advanced optics, computer vision, and artificial intelligence, making it both affordable and accessible for municipal corporations. By eliminating the need for mosquito rearing and sorting facilities, Diptera.ai enables large-scale mosquito control efforts, addressing public health concerns efficiently.
Looking Glass
Series A in 2020
Looking Glass Factory is a company focused on developing holographic technology, primarily through its flagship product, the Looking Glass, which is the first desktop holographic display designed for 3D creators. Founded in 2015 and based in Brooklyn, New York, with a subsidiary in Hong Kong, the company aims to make 3D creation accessible without the need for virtual reality or augmented reality headsets. Looking Glass Factory also offers a web-based holographic sharing platform that utilizes light field rendering software, allowing artists, designers, developers, filmmakers, and photographers to engage with 3D content in an innovative manner.
OaCP
Convertible Note in 2020
OaCP specializes in healthcare technology focused on enhancing cancer diagnosis through innovative molecular in vitro diagnostics. The company offers patented chemical reagents that significantly reduce both the time and cost associated with DNA testing for cancer, achieving a 97% reduction in time and a 50% reduction in costs. Operating within the competitive USD 1 billion in situ hybridization market, OaCP has recorded USD 100,000 in sales and maintains a strong customer retention rate and gross margin. Its distribution network spans nearly 15 countries, serving hospitals and research and development centers. The company has participated in the RebelBio Accelerator program and secured funding of USD 330,000 from SOS Venture. OaCP has received recognition in various international competitions, particularly in Hong Kong and China. Currently, the company seeks an investment of EUR 2 million to further expand its market presence and develop its diagnostic technology, ultimately aiming to improve the quality of life for cancer patients.
Contents First
Series A in 2020
Contents First, Inc. is a South Korean company that specializes in market research consulting and offers a range of services including press and public relations, social network marketing, and translation and localization. The company is best known for its online platform, Tappytoon, which serves as a digital-first comics and webnovel destination for over 8 million readers across more than 190 countries. Since its launch in 2016, Tappytoon has consistently ranked among the top comics apps by gross revenue on major app stores in numerous countries. The platform features a diverse library available in English, French, and German, showcasing exclusive, licensed content from prominent publishers in Korea and Asia. Tappytoon provides both premium and free digital comics and webnovels, including popular titles like "Solo Leveling" and "What's Wrong with Secretary Kim." Additionally, the platform collaborates with creators to produce original titles for various media formats, ensuring support for artists and storytellers.
xixilab
Seed Round in 2020
Xixilab develops and provides customers with dental technology to empower good dental care habits. The company is driven by a mission to improve smiles and inspire confidence through beautiful teeth. Xixilabs believes that first impression matters and a confident smile conveys a powerful image. Xixilab was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Hong Kong.
viACT
Angel Round in 2020
viAct is an AI company focused on delivering scenario-based vision intelligence solutions for the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry across Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. Since its establishment in 2016, the company has successfully implemented hundreds of deployments, utilizing proprietary AI algorithms to provide detailed insights into job sites. viAct offers over 30 pre-built AI modules that help stakeholders enhance safety, reduce accidents, optimize costs, and monitor environmental compliance. Their applications track site activities, ensure adherence to safety measures, and identify irregularities, contributing to improved efficiency and personnel safety in construction projects.
Aō Air
Convertible Note in 2020
Aō Air specializes in the manufacture and retail of advanced face masks aimed at providing clean air for individuals in polluted megacities such as Beijing and London. The company utilizes patented air purifying technology, which has been independently validated to be significantly more effective than traditional masks, filtering out dust and smoke particles through an active nanofiltration system. This innovative approach allows users to commute and exercise without the risks associated with pollution, promoting respiratory health while ensuring comfort and style. Aō Air's mission focuses on empowering urban residents to reclaim their environment and breathe clean air amidst increasing urban pollution challenges.
allrites.com
Seed Round in 2020
ALLRITES is Asia's leading marketplace to discover, buy, sell & manage Film, TV & Sports Content Rights. Created by industry veterans with a combined 100 years in the broadcasting, video and content world - the allrites.com marketplace unlocks the full value of content for owners by expanding distribution opportunities and monetisation potential. With a focus on the Asian market, ALLRITES has secured Indian content from SONY and Jiangsu TV in China. The Platform now features over 30,000 hours of content - More than Netflix in any country in Asia. ALLRITES has distribution contracts with several airlines and projects to reach over 40 million passengers in 2019. ALLRITES is backed by leading VC funds, SOSV and Artesian VC.
FreeD Group
Series A in 2019
FreeD Group is a technology company based in Lai Chi Kok, Hong Kong, founded in 2015. It specializes in providing a text-based virtual assistant service that offers travel information and concierge services for travelers in Korea and Japan. The company facilitates various travel-related activities, including flight and hotel bookings, trip planning, restaurant reservations, translation, and transportation services, all accessible through popular messaging platforms like WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger. Additionally, FreeD Group develops AI-enabled solutions that enhance customer engagement, retention, and monetization for businesses. By utilizing advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, and Machine Learning, the company aims to create innovative, data-driven interactions between consumers and brands. Its partnerships with notable companies, including China Mobile and Samsung, further bolster its market presence.
ROVENSO
Seed Round in 2019
ROVENSO is a Swiss startup from EPFL (Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne) incorporated in 2016.We are based near Lausanne (Switzerland). We develop, manufacture and market ROVéo, an agile robot for security and safety monitoring of industrial sites.ROVéo patrols fully autonomously 24/7, 2-3x more cost-effective than manned guarding, inside and outside industrial buildings, preventing intrusions, detecting any thefts of assets, but also detecting safety hazards such as start of fires, leaks or systems dysfunctions that could put people’s life at risks and that could be even missed by security guards.
VegaX
Seed Round in 2019
VegaX Holdings Inc. is a digital asset management company based in Seoul, South Korea, that provides global crypto investors with access to a range of investment products, including bitcoin and ethereum. The firm operates a cryptocurrency index platform that offers actionable indexes and index-based asset management solutions. Its platform is designed to ensure easy and secure access to investment tools, enhancing potential returns through index strategies. Additionally, VegaX facilitates instant diversification, enabling investors to make informed, risk-adjusted decisions in the evolving cryptocurrency market.
Bubbleye
Series A in 2019
Bubbleye is an innovative AI startup specializing in mobile marketing solutions. With research and development headquarters in Taipei, the company addresses inefficiencies in mobile user acquisition through advanced automation and inferential algorithms. Founded by a diverse team of AI experts and mobile gaming enthusiasts from Italy, Taiwan, the USA, and the UK, Bubbleye leverages its global talent pool to deliver cutting-edge technology to clients, which include leading game publishers from the Americas, Europe, and Asia. The company's recent Series A funding round was supported by Taipei-based Darwin Ventures and notable angel investors, enhancing its growth trajectory. Bubbleye's culture encourages innovation and collaboration, driven by a shared passion for disrupting the mobile marketing landscape and delivering superior performance for its clients.
Particle
Series C in 2019
Particle provides hardware and software tools to help users prototype, scale, and manage IoT products. Particle is an IoT device platform that enables businesses to easily add the power of connectivity to any product. From hardware to connectivity to device management and cloud, Particle provides developers with tools to prototype IoT solutions quickly as well as a reliable and secure platform for enterprises to scale. Over 150,000 product builders in more than 170 countries and half of the Fortune 500 have deployed connected IoT devices powered by Particle. Listed as one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies of 2015 and named as a major player to watch in the IoT Landscape in IDC Marketscape’s 2018 Vendor Assessment, Particle’s customers include NASA, SpaceX, consumer hot tub manufacturer Jacuzzi, and coffee-brewing pioneer Keurig. Venture backed by Root Ventures, Spark Capital, and Qualcomm Ventures. Particle is based in San Francisco, CA and Shenzhen, China. Particle was founded on 2012.
iSmart Robot
Convertible Note in 2019
iSmart Robot is a company that specializes in the development of floor scrubber robots intended for cleaning, polishing, and disinfecting surfaces. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Shenzhen, China, the company focuses on providing automated solutions to reduce the burden of repetitive cleaning tasks. Their robots are utilized in various settings, including shopping malls, hospitals, and hotels, effectively enhancing operational efficiency and cleanliness while freeing human workers from mundane chores.
viACT
Seed Round in 2019
viAct is an AI company focused on delivering scenario-based vision intelligence solutions for the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry across Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. Since its establishment in 2016, the company has successfully implemented hundreds of deployments, utilizing proprietary AI algorithms to provide detailed insights into job sites. viAct offers over 30 pre-built AI modules that help stakeholders enhance safety, reduce accidents, optimize costs, and monitor environmental compliance. Their applications track site activities, ensure adherence to safety measures, and identify irregularities, contributing to improved efficiency and personnel safety in construction projects.
The CareVoice
Series A in 2019
The CareVoice Limited is a Shanghai-based health insurtech company founded in 2013, with an additional office in Hong Kong. It specializes in developing a mobile-based, data-driven software as a service (SaaS) solution that provides community-sourced ratings and recommendations for healthcare services in China. The platform enables patients to share their medical experiences through ratings and reviews, facilitating informed decision-making about hospitals, doctors, and treatments. By consolidating insights from users undergoing similar health journeys, The CareVoice aims to enhance the healthcare experience, making it more consumer-centric. The company is backed by prominent venture capital and healthcare investors, and it focuses on digitalizing the healthcare and insurance landscape to improve patient engagement and outcomes.
Neufast
Seed Round in 2019
Neufast is a talent assessment technology company that specializes in enhancing recruitment processes through its patented de-biased artificial intelligence for video assessments. Founded in 2018 by Agnes Wun and Dr. Dennis Lee, Neufast is headquartered in Singapore, with additional offices in Hong Kong and Malaysia. The company offers integrated intelligent recruitment cloud solutions designed to assist various organizations, including Fortune 500 companies, government bodies, and educational institutions. By leveraging the expertise of industrial-organizational psychologists and data scientists, Neufast aims to optimize the selection of candidates for high-performing organizations, thereby reducing the time-to-hire by 50%. Its innovative AI video interview recruitment tools provide clients with essential insights to predict workplace success, establishing Neufast as a trusted leader in the APAC region, particularly in the Greater China area.
Crimson Dynamics
Seed Round in 2019
Crimson Dynamics is a mechanical company based in Dalian, China, specializing in the development of affordable and practical exoskeletons aimed at enhancing the comfort and safety of industrial workers. The company focuses on biomechanics and the design of wearable robots that assist the human body by utilizing passive, quasi-passive, and active systems. Crimson Dynamics offers exoskeletons specifically engineered for repetitive overhead work, providing users with dynamic support for their arms. This technology significantly reduces shoulder fatigue and helps prevent muscle injuries, ensuring that workers can perform their tasks more effectively without compromising their natural movement.
AllSome
Seed Round in 2019
AllSome is a logistics platform based in Shenzhen, China, that connects online merchants with spare warehouse space for efficient cross-border shipments, particularly from China to Southeast Asia. Founded in 2017, the company offers a range of services including procurement, quality checks, storage, and direct delivery of packages to customers' doorsteps. Additionally, AllSome provides e-commerce fulfillment software that includes parcel tracking systems, facilitating easy order management and notifications without requiring significant investments from businesses. This comprehensive approach aims to streamline the logistics process for modern merchants.
Futurefleet
Convertible Note in 2019
Futurefleet entered the Chinese marketplace in 2012 and is focused on developing applications that provide the general public with easy to use, location based services focused on providing realtime, relevant information to commuters about their daily journey
allrites.com
Seed Round in 2019
ALLRITES is Asia's leading marketplace to discover, buy, sell & manage Film, TV & Sports Content Rights. Created by industry veterans with a combined 100 years in the broadcasting, video and content world - the allrites.com marketplace unlocks the full value of content for owners by expanding distribution opportunities and monetisation potential. With a focus on the Asian market, ALLRITES has secured Indian content from SONY and Jiangsu TV in China. The Platform now features over 30,000 hours of content - More than Netflix in any country in Asia. ALLRITES has distribution contracts with several airlines and projects to reach over 40 million passengers in 2019. ALLRITES is backed by leading VC funds, SOSV and Artesian VC.
ClearingPoint
Seed Round in 2019
ClearingPoint is a financial technology company that facilitates direct currency conversion and payments between major currencies in Asia and Latin America. Based in Shanghai, the company serves as a bridge for international money transfers, allowing users to conduct transactions without the need for traditional banking services or intermediaries like Western Union. By leveraging innovative technology and streamlined business processes, ClearingPoint optimizes the flow of money between developing countries, offering users a convenient and efficient solution for international payments. The company has been operational for over two years and is led by a seasoned entrepreneur with a background in fintech across Latin America and Asia. ClearingPoint has received support from prominent investors, underscoring its potential in the financial technology sector.
Bubbleye
Convertible Note in 2019
Bubbleye is an innovative AI startup specializing in mobile marketing solutions. With research and development headquarters in Taipei, the company addresses inefficiencies in mobile user acquisition through advanced automation and inferential algorithms. Founded by a diverse team of AI experts and mobile gaming enthusiasts from Italy, Taiwan, the USA, and the UK, Bubbleye leverages its global talent pool to deliver cutting-edge technology to clients, which include leading game publishers from the Americas, Europe, and Asia. The company's recent Series A funding round was supported by Taipei-based Darwin Ventures and notable angel investors, enhancing its growth trajectory. Bubbleye's culture encourages innovation and collaboration, driven by a shared passion for disrupting the mobile marketing landscape and delivering superior performance for its clients.
Overhand Fitness
Seed Round in 2019
Overhand Fitness makes next-gen interactive group workouts, using fitness tracking technology and immersive displays.
Yumi
Seed Round in 2019
Yumi is a Shanghai-based company that provides an e-commerce software solution enabling users to create WeChat shops quickly and efficiently. The platform allows merchants to publish their shops in under ten minutes, facilitating sales through social commerce. Users can pin products they favor, discover new items through their social connections, and earn commissions by promoting brands. Yumi has successfully assisted various brands in bridging the gap between social media and e-commerce, empowering notable millennial brands such as Yeti Out, DOE, and Neocha to enhance their online presence and monetize their content through WeChat.
Atiom
Seed Round in 2019
Atiom is a leading behavioral technology software company focused on enhancing the frontline workforce. Its user-friendly platform encourages behavioral change through habit-forming tools, fostering safety, connectivity, and empowerment among teams. The company specializes in human resources technology, providing a gamified software-as-a-service (SaaS) application that transforms employee training into an engaging and measurable experience. By moving beyond traditional training methods, Atiom's platform allows businesses to improve employee engagement and better comprehend the dynamics of online training, particularly in the Chinese market.
Project 5
Seed Round in 2019
Project5 is a new digital platform providing artists with tools to build their own sub-communities within the music ecosystem to support them in pursuing their passion in music. A one stop shop where you can find mentors, coaches and bring all family, friends and fans to support your career. Project 5 Team has been co-founders and key core team members whom have created some of the top music related projects in China including the first reality music show in China (Wo Xing Wo Xiu), Battle of the Bands, the #1 festival in China, and more. Project5 is hosting a contest for young aspiring music artists! Top 5 vote getters will win a chance to compete in packed live house with key music industry professionals, media and KOLs and many young professional fans.
Sempo
Pre Seed Round in 2019
At Sempo there’s a simple, but radical idea that we find particularly inspiring: one of the best ways to help vulnerable communities is to just give them money, no strings attached. Cash Transfers bring dignity to affected people, and solve a fundamental problem with humanitarian relief - too often, we spend millions of dollars on the wrong kind of aid: In Iraq, 70% of Syrian refugees have sold the aid they were given, in order to buy what they actually need. We're on a mission to help all aid organisations, from grassroots to international, to increase their usage of cash transfers as a tool to alleviate suffering, provide dignity and ultimately increase long-term self-sufficiency.
Futurefleet
Convertible Note in 2019
Futurefleet entered the Chinese marketplace in 2012 and is focused on developing applications that provide the general public with easy to use, location based services focused on providing realtime, relevant information to commuters about their daily journey
EMYS
Seed Round in 2018
EMYS is the most advanced, English speaking educational robot in the world with a friendly appearance and outstanding interactive capabilities. Children aged 3-7 years old simply love EMYS! The robot is a rich source of carefully chosen language presented through a series of interactive tasks, games, crafts, activities, songs and stories. The mission of EMYS Inc. is to shape the future of education through the world's most innovative, secure and hands-on technology. The EMYS team of highly qualified experts in the domains of English Language Education as well as Social Robotics pushes back the boundaries of Early Years Language Education programs. We are the first to combine modern research in language acquisition studies with Common European Framework requirements and the most advanced technology. Parents appreciate the assistance EMYS provides in getting kids constructively busy.They also observe a lasting engagement with language learning through the bond that children build with their robot. Children love learning with EMYS and quickly master the skills needed to play with their digital room-mate independently. EMYS' rich programme can be easily incorporated in diverse curricula. The included teachers’ books serve as inspiration for truly engaging classes. In EMYS classrooms worldwide there has been observed: - a significant increase in group focus - strengthened motivation in young learners - increased in-class satisfaction levels. EMYS is sold world-wide and our offices are located in the USA, Europe and Asia.
CashFi
Seed Round in 2018
CashFi is an internet company that specializes in the fields of the internet of things. The company was founded in 2017 and headquartered in Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea.
247tickets
Seed Round in 2018
247tickets is a one-stop-shop for tickets to the best events, movies, experiences and trips in China and around SE Asia. With offices in Shanghai, Shenzhen & Beijing, 247tickets aims to present customers with endless options of events, experiences, trips, tours and movies, with personalised recommendations, all the best deals and the best customer service and concierge agents in the business. Tickets can be booked on their easy to use mobile/desktop website, via a WeChat concierge service or via distribution partners, including websites such as TimeOut China and City Weekend Shanghai. With an emphasis on the best in entertainment and experiences, 247tickets have sold tickets to tens of thousands of plays, sports events, musicals, tours, movies, trips and more. In 2017 they acquired the trip and experience provider Travelers Society, stating their intent to join the high growth markets of inbound and outbound tourism in China.
Spare Leash
Angel Round in 2018
Spare Leash Limited is a pet-sitting platform based in Shanghai, China, founded in 2016 by Elsa Medin and Erin Leigh. The company connects pet owners with verified pet sitters, offering a range of services tailored to the needs of pet owners, including dog walking, house sitting, dog boarding, and basic dog training. The platform ensures a safe, cage-free environment for pets while their owners are away, providing additional services such as daily walks, unlimited playtime, home safety checks, and updates through pictures and videos. By facilitating a worry-free experience for pet owners, Spare Leash promotes the well-being of pets in a home-like setting.
OaCP
Convertible Note in 2018
OaCP specializes in healthcare technology focused on enhancing cancer diagnosis through innovative molecular in vitro diagnostics. The company offers patented chemical reagents that significantly reduce both the time and cost associated with DNA testing for cancer, achieving a 97% reduction in time and a 50% reduction in costs. Operating within the competitive USD 1 billion in situ hybridization market, OaCP has recorded USD 100,000 in sales and maintains a strong customer retention rate and gross margin. Its distribution network spans nearly 15 countries, serving hospitals and research and development centers. The company has participated in the RebelBio Accelerator program and secured funding of USD 330,000 from SOS Venture. OaCP has received recognition in various international competitions, particularly in Hong Kong and China. Currently, the company seeks an investment of EUR 2 million to further expand its market presence and develop its diagnostic technology, ultimately aiming to improve the quality of life for cancer patients.
iSmart Robot
Seed Round in 2018
iSmart Robot is a company that specializes in the development of floor scrubber robots intended for cleaning, polishing, and disinfecting surfaces. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Shenzhen, China, the company focuses on providing automated solutions to reduce the burden of repetitive cleaning tasks. Their robots are utilized in various settings, including shopping malls, hospitals, and hotels, effectively enhancing operational efficiency and cleanliness while freeing human workers from mundane chores.
International Learning Enterprises
Seed Round in 2018
International Learning Enterprises is a Shanghai-based company that specializes in providing cloud-based corporate training courses to Chinese professionals. Founded in 2009, the company focuses on developing skills essential for global business success, offering a range of programs in areas such as global leadership, effective communication with Western counterparts, solution selling, and women's leadership. Additionally, International Learning Enterprises provides customizable courses to meet specific client needs. Its platform supports scalable learning management systems, allowing organizations to deliver standardized, cost-effective training solutions efficiently. The company aims to enhance the capabilities of individuals and teams, ensuring they are well-prepared for the demands of the international business landscape.
Hippo and Crate
Seed Round in 2018
Hippo&Crate is a subscription-based D2C oral care brand fast becoming a world-class lifestyle brand for personal care CPGs. Think of us as the DollarShaveClub of the U.S. whom got acquired by Unilever for a cool US$1B with MUJI aesthetics. We are in the early innings of a generational oral care upgrade in China and riding on the mega consumption upgrade trend that is taking the entire continent by storm. Our purpose is to allow our customers to look and feel good, and that's why we went to great length to make really high quality, beautiful oral care products with better ingredients for them. Our model is relatively simple, vertically integrated, digital native disrupting the major players like P&G, Unilever by cutting off the retailers and selling to the consumers direct. We do this by building up a fanatical fan base with word of mouth tactics. These behemoths do not have relationship with their customers and overly depend on broadcast advertising, this is where we come in. Brushing is the new Sexy!
SmartShepherd
Convertible Note in 2018
SmartShepherd is an Australian company established in 2017, specializing in the design and manufacture of wearable devices aimed at enhancing pedigree data collection in the livestock industry. The company offers a SmartShepherd system, which includes smart tags that leverage low-cost Bluetooth technology and an Internet of Things (IoT) architecture. This innovative solution significantly reduces barriers for farmers seeking to implement comprehensive pedigree recording, ultimately facilitating better livestock breeding practices and minimizing inbreeding. With a manufacturing facility located in Shenzhen, China, SmartShepherd combines expertise in livestock genetics, IoT, and data management to support breeders in optimizing livestock productivity.
The CareVoice
Seed Round in 2018
The CareVoice Limited is a Shanghai-based health insurtech company founded in 2013, with an additional office in Hong Kong. It specializes in developing a mobile-based, data-driven software as a service (SaaS) solution that provides community-sourced ratings and recommendations for healthcare services in China. The platform enables patients to share their medical experiences through ratings and reviews, facilitating informed decision-making about hospitals, doctors, and treatments. By consolidating insights from users undergoing similar health journeys, The CareVoice aims to enhance the healthcare experience, making it more consumer-centric. The company is backed by prominent venture capital and healthcare investors, and it focuses on digitalizing the healthcare and insurance landscape to improve patient engagement and outcomes.
Futurefleet
Convertible Note in 2018
Futurefleet entered the Chinese marketplace in 2012 and is focused on developing applications that provide the general public with easy to use, location based services focused on providing realtime, relevant information to commuters about their daily journey
Tinkamo
Seed Round in 2017
Tinkamo is a company based in Shanghai, China, that specializes in designing and manufacturing modular STEM toys aimed at young children. Its primary product consists of connected smart blocks that simplify the learning of electronics and coding, making education both engaging and accessible for young learners. These wireless programmable blocks allow children to explore coding concepts while fostering creativity and problem-solving skills. Tinkamo's innovative approach targets the playschool market, contributing to the development of essential skills in a fun and interactive manner.
Scantrust
Venture Round in 2017
ScanTrust SA is a Swiss company that specializes in a cloud-based IoT platform aimed at enhancing product and packaging security through unique identifiers. Founded in 2014 and with operations in cities such as Shanghai, Singapore, and Bangkok, ScanTrust provides a suite of tools including a printer portal for packaging partners to integrate secure codes into their processes, and Scan-data, an online portal for real-time business intelligence and supply chain insights. Additionally, the platform enables product authentication and supply chain traceability using QR codes, which can be verified through mobile applications. By protecting brands and facilitating consumer engagement, ScanTrust helps companies navigate the complexities of selling physical products in a connected market.
Cango
Seed Round in 2017
Cango Inc. operates an automotive transaction service platform in China that connects dealers, financial institutions, car buyers, and other industry participants. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Shanghai, the company focuses on facilitating automotive financing, transactions among wholesalers, dealers, and buyers, as well as providing after-market services. By leveraging its strengths in technology, data insights, and cloud-based infrastructure, Cango enhances the user experience for its participants. The platform's model positions Cango to add significant value to its partners as the mobility market in China evolves.
Futurefleet
Convertible Note in 2017
Futurefleet entered the Chinese marketplace in 2012 and is focused on developing applications that provide the general public with easy to use, location based services focused on providing realtime, relevant information to commuters about their daily journey
FreeD Group
Series A in 2017
FreeD Group is a technology company based in Lai Chi Kok, Hong Kong, founded in 2015. It specializes in providing a text-based virtual assistant service that offers travel information and concierge services for travelers in Korea and Japan. The company facilitates various travel-related activities, including flight and hotel bookings, trip planning, restaurant reservations, translation, and transportation services, all accessible through popular messaging platforms like WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger. Additionally, FreeD Group develops AI-enabled solutions that enhance customer engagement, retention, and monetization for businesses. By utilizing advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, and Machine Learning, the company aims to create innovative, data-driven interactions between consumers and brands. Its partnerships with notable companies, including China Mobile and Samsung, further bolster its market presence.
AptaCam
Pre Seed Round in 2017
AptaCam is a biotechnology company based in Shenzhen, China, that specializes in the development of biosensors for the detection of human papillomavirus (HPV) and other infectious diseases. Founded in 2014, the company also creates software that enhances the functionality of its portable diagnostic devices by enabling data analysis and collection when connected to a computer. AptaCam aims to be a leading producer of high-quality aptamers, which are short, single-stranded molecules that can be tailored for high specificity to various targets. The company's innovative platform supports clinical diagnostics, drug discovery, and monitoring in medical, environmental, and food safety applications. Through its commitment to simplifying molecular recognition, AptaCam provides comprehensive aptamer solutions across diverse disciplines.
CashFi
Seed Round in 2017
CashFi is an internet company that specializes in the fields of the internet of things. The company was founded in 2017 and headquartered in Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea.
ExpoPromoter
Venture Round in 2017
ExpoPromoter operates an online platform that facilitates the sale of tickets and booths for exhibitions in China, the second-largest exhibition market globally, valued at approximately $10 billion. The platform addresses a significant challenge faced by trade show organizers: attracting professional buyers, particularly from overseas, to their events. By utilizing targeted digital marketing campaigns and a network of affiliate partners, ExpoPromoter successfully drives attendance to trade shows. The company has established partnerships with over 800 exhibitions and has facilitated the attendance of one million visitors at these events. As a revenue-generating initiative, ExpoPromoter aims to expand its market presence while providing essential services that help organizers sell booth space and engage with qualified attendees.
Heartland Brothers
Seed Round in 2017
Heartland Brothers specializes in providing high-quality pork products sourced from free-range family farms in the United States. The company focuses on raising Berkshire pork, known for its rich flavor, deep coloring, and fine marbling, which enhances its culinary appeal. Heartland Brothers has established a presence in the Chinese market, offering its artisanal pork through 20 supermarkets and 50 high-end restaurants, in addition to wholesale distribution via three national distributors. By prioritizing quality and taste, Heartland Brothers aims to deliver premium pork products at fair prices, allowing consumers to enjoy superior meat options.
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