Artesian

Artesian Capital Management is an investment firm based in Melbourne, Australia, with additional offices in Sydney, Shanghai, Singapore, and London. Founded in 2004, it specializes in direct investments in seed, angel, startup, and early to late-stage technology companies, as well as fund of funds investments in venture capital. The firm focuses on clean energy startups through its dedicated seed fund, which invests in companies from approved accelerators and incubators. Artesian has developed a robust portfolio, managing over AUD 255 million in various specialized funds, including those targeting credit arbitrage and relative-value strategies. The firm prioritizes investments in Australia, China, and Southeast Asia, partnering with top-tier accelerators, incubators, and university programs to identify promising ventures.

Richard Case

Managing Director

Matthew Clunies-Ross

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Gerald Evelyn

Managing Director

Stuart Fox

Managing Partner

David Gallagher

Managing Director, Portfolio Manager

Tim Heasley

Managing Partner

Pankaj Khanna

Chief Financial Officer

Vicky Lay

Managing Director

Huay Mei Lee

Head of Operations and Investor Services

John McCartney

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Tam Nguyen

Fund Administration and Investor Relations Professional

Gilles Planté

Managing Partner

Kurt Tan

Managing Director, Portfolio Manager

Catherine Valeni

Manager, Funds Administration and Investor Services

Past deals in Hong Kong

Avant Meats

Venture Round in 2022
They focus on technology, commercial product innovation, and branding as well as intellectual property portfolio building in the area of ‘cell-based’ animal protein food products.

Zeemo.ai

Seed Round in 2022
Zeemo.ai is a firm that offers automatic, AI-driven video subtitling services in 15 languages, including Spanish, Korean, and Chinese.

FairFlavor Foods

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
FairFlavor is developing vegan dairy alternatives to help millennials that are flexitarians that care about their health, the environment, and are bored with the available options, with cheeses, gelato, and desserts with unique creaminess and mouthfeel achieved through a patented fermentation process, and made of a nutritious novel nut that grows naturally in the Indonesian rainforest.

Ignatica

Seed Round in 2021
Ignatica is a provider of a cloud-based software platform tailored for the insurance industry, aiming to enhance efficiency and flexibility for insurers and brokers. The platform simplifies the management of complex and customized insurance products, allowing for the swift migration of existing offerings from outdated systems at minimal cost and risk. By alleviating the burdens associated with product launches and policy administration, Ignatica empowers insurers to deliver niche and affordable insurance solutions to a broader audience. This innovative approach opens up significant revenue opportunities while meeting the demand for digital services and speed that modern customers expect.

Ignatica

Seed Round in 2021
Ignatica is a provider of a cloud-based software platform tailored for the insurance industry, aiming to enhance efficiency and flexibility for insurers and brokers. The platform simplifies the management of complex and customized insurance products, allowing for the swift migration of existing offerings from outdated systems at minimal cost and risk. By alleviating the burdens associated with product launches and policy administration, Ignatica empowers insurers to deliver niche and affordable insurance solutions to a broader audience. This innovative approach opens up significant revenue opportunities while meeting the demand for digital services and speed that modern customers expect.

Kikitrade

Seed Round in 2021
Kikitrade is a cryptocurrency social investment platform. The company aims to provide mainstream investors with a user-friendly and secure cryptocurrency investment experience and creates an interactive and educational in-app community.

viAct

Seed Round in 2021
viAct.ai focuses on deploying computer vision technology for cost-saving, workers' safety and productivity enhancement in the construction and manufacturing industry. We will share the latest technology news and our on-going efforts to the community who are working in either construction or manufacturing field.

Avant Meats

Seed Round in 2020
They focus on technology, commercial product innovation, and branding as well as intellectual property portfolio building in the area of ‘cell-based’ animal protein food products.

LTAI

Seed Round in 2020
Liberatrade is an artificial intelligence company focused on enhancing supply chain management. It utilizes existing company data and software-as-a-service tools to create more resilient supply chains. The company integrates demand stimulation, logistics, inventory management, and supply chain finance to drive growth while minimizing logistics costs and improving access to capital. By leveraging advanced data analytics, Liberatrade aims to optimize supply chain operations and enhance overall efficiency for its clients.

NUSIC

Pre Seed Round in 2020
NUSIC is a social music platform for making mashups and remixes, powered by an AI DJ. It enables everyone to unleash their musical creativity and make their own mashups and remixes. Through a wide and comprehensive selection of creator submitted songs, NUSIC creates new mixing possibilities for the user and new revenue streams for music creators.

TravelFlan

Series A in 2019
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.

Agrolabs

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Agrolabs Limited specializes in developing sensor telemetry solutions for horticultural farmers, focusing on enhancing greenhouse productivity and efficiency. Established in 2017 and headquartered in London, with additional offices in Hong Kong and Dnipro, Ukraine, the company offers products like Agrolabs W-Sens, which provides real-time analytics on crop growth performance, and Agrolabs B-Control, designed to enhance pollination through automated controls and bee activity monitoring. Utilizing the Internet of Things (IoT) and predictive analytics, Agrolabs enables farmers to gain insights into crop data, thus facilitating informed decision-making. By integrating robotics and artificial intelligence into traditional growing practices, Agrolabs aims to improve cost efficiency, yield quality, and overall crop refinement, allowing farmers to have comprehensive control over their growing processes.

The CareVoice

Series A in 2019
The CareVoice Limited is a Shanghai-based company founded in 2013 that focuses on enhancing the healthcare experience in China through its mobile-based, data-driven software as a service (SaaS) solution. This platform provides community-sourced ratings and recommendations for healthcare services, including hospitals, doctors, and treatments. Patients can share their experiences by posting ratings and reviews, contributing to a collective knowledge base that benefits others undergoing similar medical treatments. By prioritizing consumer interests, The CareVoice aims to digitalize the healthcare and insurance journey, making it more transparent and accessible. The company also operates an office in Hong Kong and is supported by prominent venture capital and healthcare investors in the region.

Brinc

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Brinc is an accelerator and venture capital firm based in Central Hong Kong, with additional offices in Poland, China, Spain, Australia, India, and Bahrain. The firm invests in a diverse range of sectors, including blockchain, alternative protein, health technology, agritech, smart cities, medtech, cleantech, sustainability, food technology, circular economy, logistics, hardware and IoT, mobility, property technology, fintech, cloud solutions, climate resilience, and insurtech. Brinc's mission is to support and mentor entrepreneurs, whom it refers to as "game changers," by providing the necessary backing and investment to help them grow. The firm also operates training programs for incubators and accelerators, particularly in China, aiming to enhance the quality of startups and foster more investment opportunities within the rapidly expanding venture capital ecosystem.

Brinc

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Brinc is an accelerator and venture capital firm based in Central Hong Kong, with additional offices in Poland, China, Spain, Australia, India, and Bahrain. The firm invests in a diverse range of sectors, including blockchain, alternative protein, health technology, agritech, smart cities, medtech, cleantech, sustainability, food technology, circular economy, logistics, hardware and IoT, mobility, property technology, fintech, cloud solutions, climate resilience, and insurtech. Brinc's mission is to support and mentor entrepreneurs, whom it refers to as "game changers," by providing the necessary backing and investment to help them grow. The firm also operates training programs for incubators and accelerators, particularly in China, aiming to enhance the quality of startups and foster more investment opportunities within the rapidly expanding venture capital ecosystem.

Revsmart

Seed Round in 2019
Revsmart is developing a smart communication wearable and experience platform to help motorcycle riders access communication, navigation and music effectively using sound exciter technology. Founded in 2016, the company is backed by IIT Bombay and Intel under the Plugin program. The company is currently based in Hong Kong, backed by Brinc accelerator.

Miro AI

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Miro AI specializes in sports analytics, focusing on identifying athletes and extracting insights from event photos and videos. Since its inception in 2017, Miro has developed its RunnerTag product, which utilizes deep learning and computer vision to provide precise athlete identification. This technology has been employed in running events across Asia, Europe, and North America, analyzing over 15 million bodies to enhance its capabilities. Miro's platform not only identifies athletes but also generates unique insights regarding brand preferences, performance, and injury analysis. By leveraging a scalable cloud infrastructure and advanced analytical models, Miro delivers meaningful data to brands and retailers, facilitating improved advertising and customer relationship management strategies.

NUSIC

Pre Seed Round in 2018
NUSIC is a social music platform for making mashups and remixes, powered by an AI DJ. It enables everyone to unleash their musical creativity and make their own mashups and remixes. Through a wide and comprehensive selection of creator submitted songs, NUSIC creates new mixing possibilities for the user and new revenue streams for music creators.

Brinc

Venture Round in 2017
Brinc is an accelerator and venture capital firm based in Central Hong Kong, with additional offices in Poland, China, Spain, Australia, India, and Bahrain. The firm invests in a diverse range of sectors, including blockchain, alternative protein, health technology, agritech, smart cities, medtech, cleantech, sustainability, food technology, circular economy, logistics, hardware and IoT, mobility, property technology, fintech, cloud solutions, climate resilience, and insurtech. Brinc's mission is to support and mentor entrepreneurs, whom it refers to as "game changers," by providing the necessary backing and investment to help them grow. The firm also operates training programs for incubators and accelerators, particularly in China, aiming to enhance the quality of startups and foster more investment opportunities within the rapidly expanding venture capital ecosystem.