Nest

Nest is a corporate accelerator and investment firm that focuses on high-growth startups, particularly in the fintech, health tech, and smart cities sectors. Founded in 2011 and based in Central, Hong Kong, it maintains additional offices in Bahrain, Bangkok, Nairobi, and London. Nest invests primarily in late seed and Series A stage companies, with investment amounts typically ranging from $100,000 to $1 million. In addition to its investment activities, Nest is dedicated to fostering a global entrepreneurial community through initiatives such as Mettā, which aims to connect and support entrepreneurs, corporates, and governments across the fast-growing markets of Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. By building an innovation ecosystem, Nest facilitates collaboration and scaling opportunities within these diverse regions.

Simon Squibb

Chairman

Past deals in Hong Kong

Gowell

Seed Round in 2015
Gowell Software Limited is a Hong Kong-based online education company specializing in international education, overseas studies advisory, corporate training, and online learning services. Established in 1999, Gowell is known for its innovative online language learning platforms, GoChinese and GoEnglish, which cater to Mandarin and English learners, respectively. The company delivers a comprehensive range of educational offerings, including university preparation programs and corporate language training, utilizing advanced technologies to enhance learning experiences through automated voice outputs and customizable content. Gowell operates the largest network of learning centers in China, providing pathways for students from non-English speaking countries to pursue higher education in the United States, Australia, the United Kingdom, and Canada. With a commitment to high-quality education, Gowell continuously develops multimedia-rich materials and assessments that meet the evolving needs of learners. The company has received accolades for its contributions to education and training, further solidifying its position as a leader in the online education sector.

Snaptee

Seed Round in 2014
Snaptee is a Hong Kong-based mobile app that lets users design, customize, and order T-shirts using photos from their smartphones. The platform enables users to create, buy, sell, and share T-shirt designs within a community, turning mobile photos into apparel and shipping worldwide. Available on iOS and Android in multiple languages, the app provides quick design tools to produce personalized T-shirts. Founded in 2013, Snaptee focuses on transforming user photos into wearable merchandise.

Foodie Group

Venture Round in 2012
Foodie Group Ltd., established in 2011 and headquartered in Wong Chuk Hang, Hong Kong, operates a comprehensive content management platform focused on the food and beverage industry. The company publishes an award-winning digital food magazine, featuring restaurant reviews, food articles, news, recipes, and exclusive deals. Through its web portal, app, and social media channels, Foodie Group engages with a global community of food enthusiasts known as the Foodie Club. This platform hosts events, cooking competitions, menu tastings, and provides discounts, fostering a network of contributors who share trends and updates in the culinary world.

I Love

Venture Round in 2011
I Love is a startup that connects brands with consumers by offering marketing services and products. The company offers digital, search, and mobile marketing; traditional and digital outdoor marketing; and ambient media and partnership marketing services via its marketing campaigns, digital advertising screens, sign spaces, coaster advertising and bill inserts, and more. I Love’s products portfolio includes I Love Hong Kong: a website that publishes details about food, fashion, shopping hangouts, restaurants, bars, clubs, shops, attractions, and hotels available in Hong Kong; Locationwise: a location-based marketing agency that enables brands reach local areas via its tactical campaigns; and The Kombi: a vintage Volkswagen Kombi that can be used for brand activations, street marketing campaigns and event activities. I Love was founded by Scott Davies and is based in Hong Kong.
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