500 Labs

500 Global, formerly known as 500 Startups, is a venture capital firm and incubator based in Mountain View, California, founded in 2010. The firm specializes in seed investments, primarily focusing on early-stage technology and financial services startups across various sectors, including biotech, e-commerce, fintech, and digital healthcare. 500 Global operates a four-month accelerator program, where it typically invests between $0.05 million and $1 million for a 5 to 10 percent equity stake in companies with at least $100,000 in monthly revenue. The firm targets a global market, with particular emphasis on regions such as the Middle East, Asia, Europe, and Latin America. Since its inception, it has invested in over 2,200 startups and supports the growth of innovation ecosystems through educational programs and partnerships. 500 Global also prioritizes investments in companies led by minority founders, reflecting its commitment to diverse entrepreneurial leadership.

Amjad Ahmad

General Partner

Chandini Ammineni

Partner

André Marcel Bally

Investor Relations Associate

Timothy Chae

Managing Partner

Amal Enan

Partner

Max Fram-Schwartz

Venture Partner

Christine Herron

Advisor

Twwo Pun Jaruthassanakul

Investment Associate

Yolanda Kim

Principal

Matt Lerner

Partner

Jon Li

Director, Investor Relations

Jasmine Liew

Investment Manager

Robert Neivert

Venture Partner

Khailee Ng

Managing Partner

Krating Poonpol Ph.D

Partner

Ruangroj Poonpol

Venture Partner

Natavudh Pungcharoenpong

Partner

Mameaw Sapprasert

Partner

Reena Sharma

Investor Relations Associate

Mike Sigal

Partner, FinTech

Sanjay Singhal

Partner, Canada

Tanya Soman

Venture Partner

Paulina Szyrmer

Head of Global Education

Pat Naranpat Thitipattakul

Investor

Christine Tsai

Co-Founder, Partner & Chief Executive Officer

Tony Wang

Managing Partner

Bedy Yang

Managing Partner

Paul Yoo

Chief Financial Officer

Past deals in Hong Kong

Krunch

Seed Round in 2022
Krunch helps you understand the developer world through data. Powered by our proprietary Artificial Causal Intelligence (ACI) model, you are able to do analysis that was not possible before. Our analytic platform helps companies with API or developer focused products to conduct impact analytics on their outreach efforts, developer profiling and developer experience enhancement. With our technology, we are able to solve our users' problems 10 times better than existing solutions.

Spaceship

Seed Round in 2022
Spaceship is the first mobile platform in Hong Kong that users can instantly compare and book global and domestic door-to-door courier shipment online and users can complete shipment booking in just 4 steps. We help you find the ideal courier service for the best price and you can monitor all your shipments in one place.

OnMyGrad

Pre Seed Round in 2022
OnGrad is a creative talent solution and employer branding consultant that stresses the use of technology and data analytics in creating a more “double-e” (effective and efficient) talent/job identification process. Recent clients and partners include Deutsche Bank, Henderson Land Development, New World Group, Hang Lung Properties, JLL, Unilever, Citibank, Li & Fung, and McKinsey, with business exposure in Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area. OnMyGrad (OMG) App is the first ever A.I. Career Learning Platform in Hong Kong. OMG recommends customized career learning courses, materials and any portfolio enhancement opportunities, creating a Career Knowledge Community for university students. AppWorks Acceleration #19 A.I. Vertical

FoodMarketHub

Series A in 2021
We use Big Data and AI to improve restaurant procurement and food cost then we consolidate restaurants required ingredients through supply chain service to lower food cost. Our solution cover restaurant outlet, central kitchen, warehouse until supplier. Food cost, recipe, barcode, procurement, sales, wastage, inventory, variance, tracking, sourcing, supply chain, every aspect you need for restaurant chain backend control, we have it. Service currently available for Malaysia, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Thailand and Singapore.

YAS

Venture Round in 2021
YAS is an innovative micro-insurance marketplace based in Hong Kong, designed to provide a customer-centric digital experience for insurance seekers. Functioning similarly to an app store, YAS harnesses open APIs to allow insurers to integrate their offerings seamlessly. The platform leverages advanced technologies such as big data, artificial intelligence, and GPS to deliver tailored insurance solutions that activate based on users' real-time activities, such as hiking or playing sports. This automated protection turns on and off according to location, enhancing convenience for users. Additionally, YAS incorporates 5G technology to facilitate telehealth services, allowing for immediate medical assistance while traveling. The platform emphasizes data privacy with its proprietary blockchain protocol, enabling secure storage of smart contracts and customer data, while also providing users with control over their information. By utilizing machine learning for risk assessment and dynamic pricing, YAS aims to deliver cost-effective insurance alternatives, fostering customer loyalty and redefining the insurance landscape for both businesses and consumers.

Daydaycook

Venture Round in 2021
DayDayCook was founded in December, 2012. They are Hong Kong’s largest cooking multimedia platform and have community with monthly users totaly more than 400,000. Today, as more and more users aspire to a higher quality of life, food safety, and health, DayDayCook has become a platform for original recipes and cooking advice, helping their users to maintain a healthy lifestyle. DayDayCook inspires a young generation to cook and enjoy both traditional and modern Asian recipes through a variety of distribution channels including digital and traditional publishing with high quality and easy-to-follow recipes. DayDayCook has millions of monthly viewers over its broad reach including website, mobile apps, videos, and books. With a strong and dedicated fan base including over 275,000 Facebook fans, DayDayCook also brings goods to the consumer through its e-commerce store 'The DayDayCook Shop'

Prenetics

Venture Round in 2021
Prenetics is a genetic and diagnostic health testing company that leverages DNA sequencing technology to help individuals identify health risks. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Quarry Bay, Hong Kong, Prenetics empowers users with insights into how their genetics influence diet, drug responses, and disease risks, enabling proactive health management. The company operates two primary brands, CircleDNA in Asia and DNAFit, offering services such as a digital coaching app and the ONEdna screening test, which provides actionable recommendations based on genetic analysis. Additionally, Prenetics specializes in pharmacogenomics through its iGenes PGx test, which aids healthcare providers in determining the most suitable medications and dosages for patients based on their genetic profiles, particularly for cardiovascular and psychiatric conditions. The company has formed strategic partnerships with The Lippo Group and New Horizon Health Limited.

Daydaycook

Series C in 2020
DayDayCook was founded in December, 2012. They are Hong Kong’s largest cooking multimedia platform and have community with monthly users totaly more than 400,000. Today, as more and more users aspire to a higher quality of life, food safety, and health, DayDayCook has become a platform for original recipes and cooking advice, helping their users to maintain a healthy lifestyle. DayDayCook inspires a young generation to cook and enjoy both traditional and modern Asian recipes through a variety of distribution channels including digital and traditional publishing with high quality and easy-to-follow recipes. DayDayCook has millions of monthly viewers over its broad reach including website, mobile apps, videos, and books. With a strong and dedicated fan base including over 275,000 Facebook fans, DayDayCook also brings goods to the consumer through its e-commerce store 'The DayDayCook Shop'

Talkpush

Venture Round in 2020
Talkpush is a recruitment platform founded in 2013 and based in Sheung Wan, Hong Kong. The company offers a web-based voice and chat-enabled solution designed to simplify the recruitment and talent screening process. Its primary feature is Stanley, a recruitment chatbot that integrates with popular messaging services like Facebook and WeChat to conduct interviews. This innovative approach allows recruiters to engage with candidates more personally while streamlining the evaluation and hiring process. By leveraging messaging technology and social media, Talkpush aims to enhance the experience of volume hiring.

Golden Gate Ventures

Series A in 2019
Golden Gate Ventures Pte. Ltd., established in 2011 and headquartered in Singapore, is a venture capital firm that focuses on seed and early-stage investments in internet and mobile startups across Southeast Asia. The firm specializes in various sectors, including e-commerce, financial technology, healthcare, education, and B2B SaaS platforms. Golden Gate Ventures typically invests between $0.25 million and $5 million per portfolio company, preferring to acquire minority equity stakes. It targets companies with launched products or established distribution partnerships and operates in key markets such as Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. The firm also has offices in Jakarta, San Francisco, and Kuala Lumpur, reflecting its commitment to fostering growth in the region's technology landscape.

Bellugg

Seed Round in 2019
Bellugg Group Company Limited provides luggage delivery and storage services from airport to hotels. The company provides luggage delivery, deposit, pickup, and tourist commerce services. It provides luggage delivery booking, tracking, and insurance services through an online platform. The company serves clients in Thailand, South Korea, Taipei, Hong Kong, Japan, and Singapore. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Bangkok, Thailand.

Volt14

Seed Round in 2019
Volt14 Solutions develops ultra-high performance materials for Li-ion batteries - which will double the energy density of batteries mass-produced today. Volt14's anodes will boost battery energy density by upto 70% - and such a radical improvement would eliminate range anxiety and $/kWh storage costs by nearly 40% In comparison to other battery materials startups, Volt14 uses a wet chemistry approach - meaning a battery producer can use their existing production lines to mass produce our anodes, without any manufacturing bottlenecks.

AsiaBiome

Seed Round in 2019
AsiaBiome is a biotechnology company that advances the discovery of microbiome-based therapeutics. AsiaBiome builds a platform that includes a Microbiota Bank, a clinical intervention platform, and core Big Data technology that powers the bioinformatics pipeline, to accelerate the drug discovery for live bio-therapeutics. AsiaBiome was founded on 2016 and is based in Hong Kong.

FoodMarketHub

Seed Round in 2019
We use Big Data and AI to improve restaurant procurement and food cost then we consolidate restaurants required ingredients through supply chain service to lower food cost. Our solution cover restaurant outlet, central kitchen, warehouse until supplier. Food cost, recipe, barcode, procurement, sales, wastage, inventory, variance, tracking, sourcing, supply chain, every aspect you need for restaurant chain backend control, we have it. Service currently available for Malaysia, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Thailand and Singapore.

Portier Technologies

Seed Round in 2019
Portier Technologies Corporation provides a mobile guest platform for luxury hospitality market. It offers The Portier, an application that connects guests to the hotel during their stay; and engage with a hotel's concierge and guest services department. Portier Technologies Corporation was founded in 2016 and is based in New York, New York.

Easyship

Series A in 2018
Easyship is a technology company that provides eCommerce sellers with a one-stop solution to ship their orders worldwide. It allows eCommerce merchants and marketplaces to integrate a seamless shipping gateway to their shopping cart. Easyship integrates with more than 100 different shipping services including major couriers such as DHL, FedEx, USPS and UPS, at prices discounted up to 70%. For each order, Easyship compares all shipping couriers and gives transparency to the buyer on delivery time and shipping costs. Easyship guarantees taxes & duties for shipments based on the type of item and its customs value - making sure that eCommerce sellers never experience unexpected costs or delays while shipping worldwide. Because all of this is integrated within a single, efficient, free software, sellers only need their Easyship account to sync their stores and streamline their logistics from checkout to delivery. Easyship also provides e-fulfillment services to eCommerce sellers that are willing to have their products stored, packed, and shipped from one of Easyship’s warehouses.

EMQ

Venture Round in 2018
Headquartered in Hong Kong, EMQ is a financial technology startup that is building a financial network across Asia with a focus on remittance. With a footprint across Hong Kong, Taiwan, Indonesia, Vietnam and the Philippines, the company partners with financial institutions and other strategic partners in each country to enable and settle cross-border remittance via banks and various modes for top-up and cash pickup. The company received its Money Service Operator license from the Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department in September 2014 and its Fund Transfer Operator license from Bank Indonesia in March 2017.

iPrice Group

Corporate Round in 2018
iPrice Group Sdn Bhd operates an e-commerce platform. The company offers electronics, clothing, shoes, bags, watches, jeweler, kids and toys, sports and outdoors, and home and living products. The company also provides products in various categories, such as kitchen and dining, cooling, women’s ethnic wear, skin care, men’s sneakers, strollers and carriers, makeup, backpacks, women’s dresses, accessories, food supplements, hair care, smartphones, LED, cases and covers, men’s shoes, gadgets, women’s heels, sport, fashion watches, travel, headphones, bedroom, casual, beauty and health, medical equipment, and cycling products. It serves clients in Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, the Philippines, Hong Kong, Thailand, and Vietnam. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Carousell

Series C in 2018
Carousell is a classifieds marketplace that allows people to buy and sell preloved items. It is a Singapore-based consumer-to-consumer marketplace app for iOS and Android. The Carousell marketplace has a diverse range of products across a variety of categories, including cars, lifestyle, gadgets, and fashion accessories. It has been ranked as the top Shopping app in Singapore, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Australia, and is backed by leading international Venture Capitalists Sequoia Capital, Rakuten Ventures, 500 Startups, Golden Gate Ventures, and QuestVC. Launched in Aug 2012, Carousell began in Singapore and has expanded to 19 cities around the world, spanning 7 countries.

Civet Biosciences

Seed Round in 2018
Civet BioSciences is advancing the field of microbiome research in Asia through international partnerships and local discovery and development. An innovative biotechnology company based in Hong Kong, Civet is assembling a world-class team of scientists and clinicians to take a multi-faceted approach to understanding the microbiome and human health.

Bellugg

Seed Round in 2018
Bellugg Group Company Limited provides luggage delivery and storage services from airport to hotels. The company provides luggage delivery, deposit, pickup, and tourist commerce services. It provides luggage delivery booking, tracking, and insurance services through an online platform. The company serves clients in Thailand, South Korea, Taipei, Hong Kong, Japan, and Singapore. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Bangkok, Thailand.

Agentbong

Seed Round in 2017
Agentbong is an online marketplace for home services in Asia. As part of 500 startups batch 22 companies, Agentbong is continuously growing, now operating in Hong Kong and Singapore. Home service is a huge market in Asia. With Agentbong's proprietary matching engine, home owner can book a professional home service in 60 seconds. Agentbong has served over 5000 families with more than 100,000 hours of work.

Oddup

Series A in 2017
Oddup Limited operates an online platform that provides data, rankings, and viewpoints on startups in Asia. Its platform allows users to follow investors, startups, and their own investments; view detailed company due-diligence reports; find predictive ranks and provocative ratings; view analyst recommendations and future valuations; and access startup ecosystem reports. The company also provides weekly newsletters with latest analyst insights. Oddup Limited was incorporated in 2015 and is based in Sheung Wan, Hong Kong.

EventX

Seed Round in 2017
EventXtra Limited specializes in providing comprehensive event management solutions tailored for conference and corporate event organizers. Founded in 2012 and based in Sha Tin, Hong Kong, the company offers an integrated platform that includes tools for registration, guest communication via email and SMS, check-in services, customer relationship management, and lead retrieval. These solutions are designed to streamline the event planning process and enhance attendee experiences. EventXtra's notable clients include major corporations such as Apple and Alibaba, and the company has received multiple awards for its innovative approaches to event management. Originally established as PicknPoll e-Platform Limited, the company rebranded in 2013 to better reflect its focus on event technology.

Talkpush

Seed Round in 2017
Talkpush is a recruitment platform founded in 2013 and based in Sheung Wan, Hong Kong. The company offers a web-based voice and chat-enabled solution designed to simplify the recruitment and talent screening process. Its primary feature is Stanley, a recruitment chatbot that integrates with popular messaging services like Facebook and WeChat to conduct interviews. This innovative approach allows recruiters to engage with candidates more personally while streamlining the evaluation and hiring process. By leveraging messaging technology and social media, Talkpush aims to enhance the experience of volume hiring.

Carousell

Series B in 2016
Carousell is a classifieds marketplace that allows people to buy and sell preloved items. It is a Singapore-based consumer-to-consumer marketplace app for iOS and Android. The Carousell marketplace has a diverse range of products across a variety of categories, including cars, lifestyle, gadgets, and fashion accessories. It has been ranked as the top Shopping app in Singapore, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Australia, and is backed by leading international Venture Capitalists Sequoia Capital, Rakuten Ventures, 500 Startups, Golden Gate Ventures, and QuestVC. Launched in Aug 2012, Carousell began in Singapore and has expanded to 19 cities around the world, spanning 7 countries.

Oddup

Seed Round in 2016
Oddup Limited operates an online platform that provides data, rankings, and viewpoints on startups in Asia. Its platform allows users to follow investors, startups, and their own investments; view detailed company due-diligence reports; find predictive ranks and provocative ratings; view analyst recommendations and future valuations; and access startup ecosystem reports. The company also provides weekly newsletters with latest analyst insights. Oddup Limited was incorporated in 2015 and is based in Sheung Wan, Hong Kong.

Animoca Brands

Post in 2016
Animoca Brands is a digital entertainment company that specializes in developing and publishing mobile products utilizing gamification, blockchain, and artificial intelligence technologies. The company offers a diverse portfolio of games, including titles like The Sandbox, Crazy Kings, and products based on popular intellectual properties such as Formula 1, Marvel, and Doraemon. Additionally, Animoca Brands supports intellectual property holders by providing a Web3 platform that enables the creation and monetization of non-fungible tokens and fungible tokens, enhancing fan engagement and community building. With operations spanning multiple countries, including Australia, Hong Kong, South Korea, Finland, and Argentina, Animoca Brands is actively involved in shaping the future of digital entertainment and blockchain applications.

Prenetics

Series A in 2016
Prenetics is a genetic and diagnostic health testing company that leverages DNA sequencing technology to help individuals identify health risks. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Quarry Bay, Hong Kong, Prenetics empowers users with insights into how their genetics influence diet, drug responses, and disease risks, enabling proactive health management. The company operates two primary brands, CircleDNA in Asia and DNAFit, offering services such as a digital coaching app and the ONEdna screening test, which provides actionable recommendations based on genetic analysis. Additionally, Prenetics specializes in pharmacogenomics through its iGenes PGx test, which aids healthcare providers in determining the most suitable medications and dosages for patients based on their genetic profiles, particularly for cardiovascular and psychiatric conditions. The company has formed strategic partnerships with The Lippo Group and New Horizon Health Limited.

TravelFlan

Seed Round in 2016
TravelFlan is a technology-driven company that specializes in providing end-to-end digital solutions for the travel and local lifestyle markets in Asia. By leveraging AI, Big Data, and Machine Learning, TravelFlan enhances its partners' service offerings and engagement capabilities, ultimately enabling them to better monetize their user base. The company develops consumer-facing digital platforms that integrate vendor resources, inventory management, and AI recommendation systems. Its notable products include an AI Digital Solutions suite featuring a Travel Concierge Chatbot and an inventory management consolidator, which boost revenue and customer engagement across various digital channels such as social media, websites, and mobile applications. Additionally, TravelFlan's robust database is supported by over 20 million unique data points weekly, enabling efficient data collection, analysis, and reporting to improve business outcomes.

Daydaycook

Series A in 2016
DayDayCook was founded in December, 2012. They are Hong Kong’s largest cooking multimedia platform and have community with monthly users totaly more than 400,000. Today, as more and more users aspire to a higher quality of life, food safety, and health, DayDayCook has become a platform for original recipes and cooking advice, helping their users to maintain a healthy lifestyle. DayDayCook inspires a young generation to cook and enjoy both traditional and modern Asian recipes through a variety of distribution channels including digital and traditional publishing with high quality and easy-to-follow recipes. DayDayCook has millions of monthly viewers over its broad reach including website, mobile apps, videos, and books. With a strong and dedicated fan base including over 275,000 Facebook fans, DayDayCook also brings goods to the consumer through its e-commerce store 'The DayDayCook Shop'

Cognuse

Pre Seed Round in 2015
Cognuse, Inc. specializes in developing software and hardware solutions for cognitive rehabilitation, catering to medical administrators, hospitals, therapists, and patients. The company's offerings include CognuseManager, which automates tasks for healthcare providers; the CognuseRehab program, featuring exercises designed to enhance executive functions; and BrainBoard, a touch-screen device for clinical environments. Additionally, Cognuse provides BrainTraining exercises focused on improving specific cognitive abilities. The company aims to facilitate neurological disease management and rehabilitation through its innovative platform, which includes features for progress visualization, virtual exercises, and automated documentation. Cognuse distributes its products in markets such as China, Japan, Hong Kong, and the United States. Founded in 2010, Cognuse is headquartered in San Diego, California.

PurelyB

Seed Round in 2015
PurelyB’s mission is to make it easy and convenient for people in Asia to lead sustainable healthy lifestyles and encourage positive lifestyle changes. Available in English and Chinese, PurelyB is the first of its kind in Asia as the only multi-lingual one-stop content-community-commerce online portal where users can find all the information, products and services they need to lead a healthier lifestyle. PurelyB’s core business, its content integrated marketplace, will launch in 2016 with the aim to become the #1 go-to portal and ecosystem for health and wellness in Asia. PurelyB launched in May 2015 and was voted this year as one of Red Herring’s Top 100 Startups in Asia and one of the top 20 startups in Malaysia chosen for the Stanford Technology Ventures Programme in Silicon Valley (e@Stanford organised by MaGIC). For more information please visit www.PurelyB.com

iPrice Group

Seed Round in 2015
iPrice Group Sdn Bhd operates an e-commerce platform. The company offers electronics, clothing, shoes, bags, watches, jeweler, kids and toys, sports and outdoors, and home and living products. The company also provides products in various categories, such as kitchen and dining, cooling, women’s ethnic wear, skin care, men’s sneakers, strollers and carriers, makeup, backpacks, women’s dresses, accessories, food supplements, hair care, smartphones, LED, cases and covers, men’s shoes, gadgets, women’s heels, sport, fashion watches, travel, headphones, bedroom, casual, beauty and health, medical equipment, and cycling products. It serves clients in Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, the Philippines, Hong Kong, Thailand, and Vietnam. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Talkpush

Seed Round in 2015
Talkpush is a recruitment platform founded in 2013 and based in Sheung Wan, Hong Kong. The company offers a web-based voice and chat-enabled solution designed to simplify the recruitment and talent screening process. Its primary feature is Stanley, a recruitment chatbot that integrates with popular messaging services like Facebook and WeChat to conduct interviews. This innovative approach allows recruiters to engage with candidates more personally while streamlining the evaluation and hiring process. By leveraging messaging technology and social media, Talkpush aims to enhance the experience of volume hiring.
Social Media Broadcasts (SMB) Limited ("SMB") is a Hong Kong-based big data analytics company focused on developing innovative and sophisticated software-as-a-service ("SaaS") technologies to transform social big data into reliable and actionable intelligence for marketers and professionals. Big data analytics enables organisations to analyse a mix of structured, semi-structured and unstructured data to provide valuable business information and insights. SMB's unique positioning is a combination of 1) extensive experience with online and mobile social architectures and technologies, 2) deep understanding of Asian and Western social behaviours and 3) innovative integration of analytical methodologies. The company's leading solution is Klarity - a cloud-based, online dashboard-styled tool that provides social monitoring and listening analytics for enterprises, advertising agencies and governments to measure performance, benchmark against competition, identify trends and gain insights into behaviour. Klarity enables marketers, professionals and analysts to leverage social big data in an efficient and effective manner. The proprietary engine crawls social platforms, mobile channels and influencer networks to track, collect, store and manage granular data. Sophisticated algorithms then segments, refines and interprets the information in a quantitative and qualitative manner to automatically present metrics and analyses through a user-friendly dashboard. SMB successfully launched the first generation of Klarity in mid-2013, which quickly gained positive feedback from both enterprises and advertising agencies. Since then, it has evolved from simply monitoring analytics from social profiles to a complex monitoring and listening tool, drawing on big data from social platforms (from Facebook to Sina Weibo), mobile channels (such as LINE and WeChat) and influencer networks (such as news sites, forums and blogs). Today, Klarity v2.4 has gained recognition and validation from major global brands and multinational clients. Beyond Klarity 2.4, SMB's corporate objective is to broaden Klarity's analytical capabilities to provide an even more advanced and holistic SaaS solution for a wider spectrum of verticals to significantly improve insights - applicable not only towards marketing strategies but also financial analysis, healthcare monitoring, crisis management and predictive forecasting. SMB has a core staff of 12 full-time employees comprising of management, technical and marketing professionals. The team is complimented by notable strategic partners such as Hootsuite, Softbank C&S and HP Hong Kong. Management is further supported by seasoned consultants and advisors with financial, technical and marketing expertise.

Easyship

Seed Round in 2015
Easyship is a technology company that provides eCommerce sellers with a one-stop solution to ship their orders worldwide. It allows eCommerce merchants and marketplaces to integrate a seamless shipping gateway to their shopping cart. Easyship integrates with more than 100 different shipping services including major couriers such as DHL, FedEx, USPS and UPS, at prices discounted up to 70%. For each order, Easyship compares all shipping couriers and gives transparency to the buyer on delivery time and shipping costs. Easyship guarantees taxes & duties for shipments based on the type of item and its customs value - making sure that eCommerce sellers never experience unexpected costs or delays while shipping worldwide. Because all of this is integrated within a single, efficient, free software, sellers only need their Easyship account to sync their stores and streamline their logistics from checkout to delivery. Easyship also provides e-fulfillment services to eCommerce sellers that are willing to have their products stored, packed, and shipped from one of Easyship’s warehouses.

Grana

Seed Round in 2015
Grana Group Limited is an ecommerce fashion startup based in Hong Kong, specializing in direct-to-consumer clothing for both men and women. Founded in 2014, the company offers a diverse range of wardrobe essentials, including T-shirts, sweaters, dresses, and various styles of jeans and chinos, all designed in-house using high-quality fabrics sourced globally. Grana aims to provide its products at honest prices by directly sourcing from garment factories, thereby minimizing unnecessary markups typically found in traditional retail. The brand ships to over 65 countries within 1-2 days and also features an offline showroom called "The Fitting Room" in Hong Kong, allowing customers to try on items before making online purchases.

Shopline

Seed Round in 2015
Shopline is a do-it-yourself e-commerce platform tailored for merchants in Asia, enabling them to create online shops with ease. It offers a user-friendly setup process, allowing users to launch their stores within minutes without any coding skills. The platform supports multiple regional payment methods and provides native language options, making it accessible to a diverse range of users. All online shops are fully responsive, ensuring a consistent and optimal experience across devices. By focusing on the needs of small businesses in Chinese-speaking countries, Shopline aims to empower entrepreneurs with straightforward tools that align with their operational needs, positioning itself to make a significant impact in Asia's growing e-commerce market.

Prenetics

Series A in 2014
Prenetics is a genetic and diagnostic health testing company that leverages DNA sequencing technology to help individuals identify health risks. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Quarry Bay, Hong Kong, Prenetics empowers users with insights into how their genetics influence diet, drug responses, and disease risks, enabling proactive health management. The company operates two primary brands, CircleDNA in Asia and DNAFit, offering services such as a digital coaching app and the ONEdna screening test, which provides actionable recommendations based on genetic analysis. Additionally, Prenetics specializes in pharmacogenomics through its iGenes PGx test, which aids healthcare providers in determining the most suitable medications and dosages for patients based on their genetic profiles, particularly for cardiovascular and psychiatric conditions. The company has formed strategic partnerships with The Lippo Group and New Horizon Health Limited.

Carousell

Series A in 2014
Carousell is a classifieds marketplace that allows people to buy and sell preloved items. It is a Singapore-based consumer-to-consumer marketplace app for iOS and Android. The Carousell marketplace has a diverse range of products across a variety of categories, including cars, lifestyle, gadgets, and fashion accessories. It has been ranked as the top Shopping app in Singapore, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Australia, and is backed by leading international Venture Capitalists Sequoia Capital, Rakuten Ventures, 500 Startups, Golden Gate Ventures, and QuestVC. Launched in Aug 2012, Carousell began in Singapore and has expanded to 19 cities around the world, spanning 7 countries.

Melotic

Seed Round in 2014
Melotic, Inc. is a cryptocurrency technology company established in 2014 and headquartered in Hong Kong. The company operates a digital asset exchange that facilitates the trading of curated digital assets, including Bitcoin. Melotic is driven by a team of experienced technologists and professionals who are passionate about the transformative potential of cryptocurrencies.

Spottly

Seed Round in 2014
Spottly is the world's first picture-based travel guide. Plan your next trip using Spottly's visual travel search and discover amazing places to go through just browsing pictures and videos. Spottly does all the hard work of cross referencing travel places on Instagram, Tripadvisor, Yelp, Foursquare and many more so that you don't have to.

Shopline

Seed Round in 2014
Shopline is a do-it-yourself e-commerce platform tailored for merchants in Asia, enabling them to create online shops with ease. It offers a user-friendly setup process, allowing users to launch their stores within minutes without any coding skills. The platform supports multiple regional payment methods and provides native language options, making it accessible to a diverse range of users. All online shops are fully responsive, ensuring a consistent and optimal experience across devices. By focusing on the needs of small businesses in Chinese-speaking countries, Shopline aims to empower entrepreneurs with straightforward tools that align with their operational needs, positioning itself to make a significant impact in Asia's growing e-commerce market.

Carousell

Seed Round in 2013
Carousell is a classifieds marketplace that allows people to buy and sell preloved items. It is a Singapore-based consumer-to-consumer marketplace app for iOS and Android. The Carousell marketplace has a diverse range of products across a variety of categories, including cars, lifestyle, gadgets, and fashion accessories. It has been ranked as the top Shopping app in Singapore, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Australia, and is backed by leading international Venture Capitalists Sequoia Capital, Rakuten Ventures, 500 Startups, Golden Gate Ventures, and QuestVC. Launched in Aug 2012, Carousell began in Singapore and has expanded to 19 cities around the world, spanning 7 countries.

iMoney Group

Series A in 2013
iMoney is SE Asia's biggest and fastest-growing financial comparison portal with headquarters in Kuala Lumpur and operations in Singapore, Indonesia, Philippines, Hong Kong and Thailand. It compares credit cards, loans, broadband and insurance by providing consumers with the convenience of online comparison and the benefit of telephone-based advice. iMoney uses technology to offer consumers a free analysis of their product needs followed by a comprehensive review of products from its product provider panel. This enables consumers to avoid visiting multiple suppliers to compare products as well as applying directly from their desktop or mobile using our secure application process.

9gag

Seed Round in 2012
9GAG, Inc. operates a daily joke site that allows users to post and comment on funny pics, videos, gaming, anime, manga, movies, TV programs, cosplays, sports, food, memes, cute, fail, and photos on the Internet. The company was founded in 2008 and is based in Mountain View, California.

Mygola

Seed Round in 2011
MYGOLA INC. provides travel planning and booking application. Its application allows users to view tips and reviews from locals and travelers, as well as allows them to book activities, events, restaurants, passes, and more. Its application serves users in Bengaluru, Bangkok, Dubai, Dublin, Goa, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Mallorca, Mumbai, New Delhi, San Francisco, Singapore, Sydney, and Toronto. MYGOLA INC. was incorporated in 2009 and is based in Chevy Chase, Maryland.

9gag

Seed Round in 2011
9GAG, Inc. operates a daily joke site that allows users to post and comment on funny pics, videos, gaming, anime, manga, movies, TV programs, cosplays, sports, food, memes, cute, fail, and photos on the Internet. The company was founded in 2008 and is based in Mountain View, California.