BlackPine Group

BlackPine Group is a private investment firm based in Hong Kong, founded in 2011. The firm specializes in providing financing solutions to companies and asset owners with a focus on Greater China. BlackPine targets investment opportunities in sectors such as alternative protein, artificial intelligence, fintech, health tech, and web 3. The firm emphasizes an active role in its investments, collaborating closely with management teams to develop and implement strategic initiatives both domestically and internationally. By leveraging long-term relationships with strategic partners and portfolio companies, as well as a robust intermediary network, BlackPine maintains a keen awareness of business activities in the region, enabling effective deal sourcing and management.

Lawrence Chu

Founder and Chairman

27 past transactions

Terminal 3

Seed Round in 2025
Terminal 3 is a technology company specializing in data storage and access solutions for Web3. It enables users to securely store and manage their data, ensuring privacy and security, while allowing for seamless and controlled access across various applications and websites. The company achieves this by leveraging decentralized storage and advanced cryptographic techniques such as zero-knowledge proofs.

Terminal 3

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Terminal 3 is a technology company specializing in data storage and access solutions for Web3. It enables users to securely store and manage their data, ensuring privacy and security, while allowing for seamless and controlled access across various applications and websites. The company achieves this by leveraging decentralized storage and advanced cryptographic techniques such as zero-knowledge proofs.

Gusto Collective

Seed Round in 2022
Gusto Collective is a leading Brand Technology holding company based in Asia, specializing in merging technology-driven storytelling with innovative marketing solutions. Founded in January 2020 by Aaron Lau, the company has established itself as a pioneer in enhancing customer experiences through immersive narratives and advanced tech-integrated services. With a diverse team of over 200 professionals, Gusto Collective operates in multiple locations, including Hong Kong, Shanghai, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Paris, and London. The company focuses on four primary areas: Web3 market services, augmented reality, virtual human creation, and luxury marketing services. Gusto Collective collaborates with renowned luxury and premium brands such as Harrods, Canada Goose, and LVMH, helping them navigate the digital-first era and improve their marketing effectiveness. The company has received notable recognition within the industry, including being named one of Forbes Asia’s 100 Companies to Watch.

Aspen Digital

Series A in 2022
Aspen Digital is an innovative technology-driven digital & crypto asset management platform co-founded in 2021 by Everest Ventures Group and TTB Partners. Aspen provides a comprehensive and user-friendly solution for professional investors and money managers, from High-Net-Worth Individuals, family offices, to securities brokerages, external asset managers, private bankers and investment advisors. Through a single account, Aspen provides a complete digital assets product shelf including trading execution, yield enhancement products, automated investment strategies, and offers comprehensive portfolio reporting, industry research & market insights, and custody solution. For more information visit https://www.aspendigital.co/

YAS

Seed Round in 2022
YAS MicroInsurance is a Hong Kong-based InsurTech company focused on revolutionizing the insurance industry through innovative technology. It offers on-demand MicroInsurance products designed to be simple, affordable, and flexible, catering to the unique needs of customers. Utilizing big data and artificial intelligence, YAS enables users to access tailored insurance coverage that enhances the purchasing experience. The YAS app allows individuals to activate protection for various everyday moments, whether commuting, engaging in outdoor activities, or caring for pets. By prioritizing user control and accessibility, YAS MicroInsurance aims to redefine traditional insurance practices, providing efficient solutions that meet the demands of modern consumers.

Talon

Series A in 2021
Talon Esports is a leading esports, culture, and lifestyle platform in Asia.

Terraformation

Seed Round in 2021
Terraformation wants to solve climate change.

Mozza

Convertible Note in 2020
Mozza is a Los Angeles-based company founded in 2018 that specializes in the development of plant-based cheese products. The company aims to create cheese derived from plants that closely replicates the taste and texture of traditional dairy cheese. By utilizing bovine milk proteins, Mozza produces cheese that exhibits the same characteristics as its animal-derived counterparts, including melt, stretch, and flavor. This innovation provides consumers with a viable alternative to dairy cheese, catering to the growing demand for plant-based food options.

K Health

Series C in 2020
K Health, established in 2016, is a digital health company based in New York with an additional office in Israel. It offers a health application that uses AI to provide personalized, data-driven information about users' symptoms and health. The app covers a wide range of conditions, including back and neck pain, rashes, cold and flu symptoms, and chronic health issues like high blood pressure and asthma. By comparing users' symptoms and medical history with similar individuals, K Health helps users better understand and manage their health. The company's services are backed by prominent investors from the U.S. and Israel.

Fnatic

Series A in 2019
Fnatic Ltd. is a prominent global esports entertainment brand, established in 2004 and headquartered in London, United Kingdom, with additional facilities in Belgrade, Serbia, and a professional gaming house in Cologne, Germany. The company operates professional video gaming teams that compete in various tournaments worldwide, training and sponsoring esports players to excel in competitive gaming. In addition to its team operations, Fnatic offers a range of gaming equipment, including keyboards, headsets, mice, and mousepads, as well as apparel and accessories, all available through its online platform. By focusing on enhancing esports performance and fostering connections between brands and youth culture, Fnatic has played a significant role in shaping the esports landscape into a dynamic and rapidly growing industry.

IWA Sake

Series A in 2019
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Everspin

Series B in 2018
Everspin, founded in 2014, is a cybersecurity company that has developed a novel security module technology aimed at enhancing mobile app security. The company addresses a fundamental issue in existing mobile cybersecurity solutions, where security modules remain static until app updates, leaving them vulnerable to hacking. Everspin's innovative approach allows for the real-time delivery of disposable security modules from its server to the user's application, significantly reducing the time available for hackers to exploit vulnerabilities. Currently focused on the mobile app market, Everspin plans to extend its versatile technology to web, PC, server, and IoT applications in the future. The company's solutions feature app, operating system, and memory forgery prevention, real-time hacking detection, and instant security updates without requiring user-side program updates. Everspin has garnered credibility by passing all security tests by the National Security Research Institute in Korea and securing numerous clients, including major banks.

Kenetic Capital

Seed Round in 2016
Kenetic is a proprietary trading and venture capital investment firm established in 2016 and based in Hong Kong. The firm specializes in digital assets and companies related to blockchain technology. Kenetic employs advanced technology to support its quantitative trading strategies and offers a range of structured products linked to digital assets for its counterparts. By focusing on the blockchain sector, Kenetic aims to capitalize on the growth and potential of emerging digital technologies.

Oriente

Seed Round in 2016
Oriente is a financial services and technology company based in Central, Hong Kong, established in 2017. It focuses on promoting financial inclusion for underserved communities in emerging Asia by leveraging advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data science. Oriente offers innovative solutions, including real-time credit scoring and various lending services tailored for the needs of customers and micro, small, and medium enterprises. The company's key products are Cashalo, a mobile application that facilitates consumer lending in the Philippines, and Finmas, a peer-to-peer lending platform in Indonesia. Both applications have experienced significant growth in user adoption and transaction volumes since their launches, underscoring Oriente's commitment to providing accessible and affordable financial solutions to millions across Southeast Asia.

OST

Seed Round in 2016
Ost powers the Ethereum Application Layer. Ost technology features the industry’s first seamlessly embeddable Ethereum smart contract wallet — developers don’t need to learn blockchain, users don’t even need to know it’s crypto. -Turn any user action into a token transfer — e.g. any upvote, like, comment, review, message, consumption, engagement, wager -Micro-transactions made possible — process tx at fraction of a cent vs. $0.30 + 2.8% Stripe fees -Enabling the future promises of Libra, already today — simple, easy, peer-to-peer payments, way out ahead of the market -Regulatory compliant, FinCEN compliant, Apple app-store compliant -Pepo by Ost is the first crypto-powered app approved by Apple, with in-app purchase and cash-out options -Numerous 3rd party use cases

Letgo

Series B in 2016
Letgo is a mobile platform founded in 2015, facilitating local buying and selling of second-hand goods. With over 100 million downloads and 400 million listings, it's one of America's most popular apps for trading items, ranging from electronics and vehicles to clothing and furniture. Letgo's innovative features, such as image recognition and instant chat, simplify the process of listing items and connecting buyers and sellers. The platform's user-friendly interface allows users to snap a photo, and letgo automatically suggests a title, price, and category for the listing.

Lingvist

Series A in 2015
Lingvist Inc. is a language-learning platform based in Tallinn, Estonia, that harnesses artificial intelligence, natural language processing, and adaptive machine learning algorithms to enhance the efficiency of language acquisition. Founded in 2012, the company offers a subscription-based service accessible through web, iOS, and Android platforms, catering to users both in Estonia and globally. The platform is designed to improve vocabulary by using neural networks to evaluate the learner's existing knowledge and customize the learning experience according to individual needs. This approach allows users to develop their language skills more effectively, enabling better expression and understanding.

C2FO

Series E in 2015
C2FO is a global on-demand working capital platform that offers fast and flexible access to low-cost capital for nearly 2 million businesses. By utilizing its patented Name Your Rate® technology and a range of working capital solutions, C2FO enables companies to receive payments sooner from large enterprises, thereby unlocking billions in risk-free capital. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Kansas City, USA, C2FO aims to create a more inclusive financial system by ensuring that all businesses have the necessary capital to thrive. The platform helps clients optimize cash flow by allowing them to negotiate better payment terms with suppliers and customers, thereby empowering enterprises of all sizes to manage their working capital effectively. C2FO has facilitated over $275 billion in funding globally.

Venture Smart

Seed Round in 2015
Venture Smart is a financing advisory firm located in Causeway Bay, Hong Kong, specializing in investment advisory services and private wealth management. The company offers a range of financial services, including private equity placements, asset management, and securities trading. Venture Smart focuses on creating personalized investment portfolios tailored to clients' specific goals and risk tolerance, while also considering the broader global investment landscape. The firm serves a diverse clientele, including institutions, family offices, and individual investors, providing them with customized financial and insurance products to meet their evolving needs.

Velocity Black

Series A in 2015
Velocity Black is a global digital concierge and luxury conversational commerce platform designed to enhance the lives of premium consumers. The company aggregates demand from affluent clients and connects them with vetted suppliers across various sectors. Its proprietary, patent-pending software leverages artificial intelligence to support human experts in delivering personalized recommendations and facilitating bookings for an array of luxury services, including travel, dining, and unique experiences. By focusing on the needs of high-performance individuals, Velocity Black aims to empower clients to maximize their potential and navigate the complexities of the digital age with ease.

Lufax

Series A in 2015
Lufax is a technology-driven personal financial services platform based in China and affiliated with Ping An Insurance. The company specializes in various financial services, including wealth management and retail credit facilitation. Lufax offers a range of services related to financial asset transactions, including investment services for institutions and individual investors, as well as transaction financing consulting. Its comprehensive platform supports financial asset allocation and transaction organization, enabling clients to manage their financial needs effectively. Through its innovative approach, Lufax aims to enhance financial accessibility and efficiency for its users.

Sentient Technologies

Series C in 2014
Sentient Technologies (USA) LLC specializes in developing a data-analysis technology that facilitates the distribution of an artificial intelligence software platform across graphics and computer processors globally. Based in San Francisco, with an additional office in Amsterdam, the company employs distributed artificial intelligence to handle complex tasks and uncover critical insights in various sectors, including financial trading, healthcare, medical research, fraud detection, public safety, and e-commerce. Utilizing advanced techniques such as evolutionary computation and deep learning, Sentient's platform operates on a large scale, running multiple AI jobs on millions of processing nodes. This technology empowers businesses and researchers to tackle high-value, mission-critical problems by providing actionable results derived from extensive data analysis. As of March 2019, Sentient Technologies operates as a subsidiary of Evolv Technologies, Inc.

Wallapop

Series A in 2014
Wallapop is a Barcelona-based company, established in 2013, that operates a mobile-first marketplace for buying and selling secondhand goods. With over 15 million users, the platform connects locals via a user-friendly app, facilitating transactions of more than 180 million items. Wallapop's geo-localized technology enables users to find unique, pre-owned products at affordable prices, promoting sustainability by extending the life of functional items. The company, backed by prominent investors, aims to innovate in the online classifieds industry and contribute to a circular economy.

Cortica

Series C in 2014
Cortica Inc. is an Israeli company founded in 2007 that specializes in image understanding solutions through advanced artificial intelligence technology. With a unique self-learning system supported by over 200 patents, Cortica has developed products capable of interpreting visual content at a human-like level, surpassing the capabilities of major tech companies. Its Image2Text technology extracts context from images and videos, identifying products, brands, and abstract concepts, and linking them to relevant keywords and advertisements. This innovative approach enables Cortica to impact various industries, including autonomous vehicles, smart city applications, security, media, robotics, and medical image analysis. The company aims to establish a "universal visual index of the world" as a global standard for machines to comprehend images. Cortica's headquarters and research and development center are located in Israel, employing a team of over 80 AI researchers and experts from elite military intelligence backgrounds.

WH Group

Venture Round in 2013
WH Group Limited is an investment holding company primarily engaged in the production, wholesale, and retail sale of meat products across China, the United States, and Europe. The company operates through several segments, including Packaged Meats, Fresh Pork, and Hog Production, and is involved in activities such as slaughtering, hog farming, and the sale of fresh and frozen meat. Additionally, WH Group manufactures packaging materials, provides logistics services, and operates retail grocery stores. It is the world's largest vertically integrated producer of pork and related packaged meat products, with significant market shares in both the U.S. and China. WH Group owns well-known brands such as Smithfield in the U.S. and Shuanghui in China. Founded in 1958 and headquartered in Kowloon, Hong Kong, WH Group was formerly known as Shuanghui International Holdings Limited before its name change in January 2014. The company is a subsidiary of Heroic Zone Investments Limited.

China Evergrande Group

Funding Round in 2007
China Evergrande Group is one of the largest property developers in China, recognized for its extensive real estate portfolio that includes over 500 projects in more than 200 cities across the country. The company integrates various sectors, such as finance, healthcare, tourism, culture, and sports, alongside its primary focus on real estate, which accounts for 90% of its earnings. With total assets exceeding RMB 1 trillion and annual sales surpassing RMB 300 billion, Evergrande employs over 80,000 individuals and indirectly supports more than 1.3 million jobs. The firm has undergone significant organizational changes, including plans to spin off its real estate business into a separate entity. Founded by Hui Ka Yan, Evergrande has established itself as a prominent player in the global real estate market, ranking among the Top 500 companies worldwide.
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