Cherubic Ventures

Cherubic Ventures, established in 2014, is a global early-stage venture capital firm with offices in San Francisco, Singapore, and Taipei. It manages a total of 400 million USD in assets. The firm focuses on seed-stage investments, backing innovative companies that aim to disrupt industries. Some of its notable portfolio companies include Flexport, Hims & Hers, Calm, 91APP, Paidy, Tezign, and Pinkoi.

Tina Cheng

Managing Partner

Danielle Dudum

Partner

Mabel Hsu

Partner

Snow Hua

Partner

Greg Lee

Co-Founder and General Partner

Past deals in Taiwan

iKala

Series B in 2024
iKala is a prominent AI transformation solutions provider based in Taiwan, dedicated to enhancing the AI capabilities of enterprises through its AI-driven cloud management and marketing technology solutions. The company specializes in digital transformation and data-driven marketing, offering a range of services including influencer marketing, social commerce, and OMO (Online-Merge-Offline) solutions. iKala's innovative multi-cloud infrastructure and machine learning solutions help over 1,000 enterprises, including Fortune 500 companies, improve operational efficiency and boost customer engagement. With a presence in six countries, iKala aims to empower businesses to optimize their customer acquisition strategies and create sustainable competitive advantages.

Bitmark

Series B in 2022
Bitmark Inc. develops a property system for the digital environment, utilizing specialized blockchain technology to transform personal data into property that can be sold, licensed, and transferred directly between users. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, with additional offices in Cupertino, California; Reykjavík, Iceland; and Đà Nẵng, Vietnam, Bitmark's system allows individuals to establish ownership claims for their data, similar to land registrars for real estate. The company aims to restore trust in data by providing an end-to-end Internet protocol that secures data provenance, enabling verifiable information and digital property rights. This approach facilitates the safe sharing of personal data without relying on trusted third parties. Bitmark's solutions are utilized in various sectors, including healthcare, music, and art, by organizations such as UC Berkeley, Pfizer, and KKBOX.

Citiesocial

Series A in 2018
Citiesocial Co., Ltd., founded in 2011 and based in Taipei, Taiwan, operates as an online retailer specializing in gourmet and designer goods, as well as selective home, 3C, and fashion accessories. The platform focuses on assisting emerging brands in increasing their sales and market presence in Asia through effective brand localization and omni-channel sales strategies. By leveraging managed cross-border logistics and digital marketing operations, Citiesocial enhances the shopping experience for consumers and facilitates the discovery of quality products, moving away from traditional hypermarket models. The company is supported by notable investors, including the Alibaba Taiwan Entrepreneurs Fund and Cherubic Ventures.

HowLiving

Seed Round in 2017
HowLiving is a Taiwanese platform that specializes in cooking video content, focusing on quick recipes, hand baking, and parent-child cooking activities. Founded in 2015 by culinary researcher Xie Kai Ting, HowLiving serves the Chinese-speaking audience by providing a range of cooking-related videos, articles, and editorial content. The platform integrates various elements, including social media and e-commerce, allowing users not only to access original cooking content but also to purchase cooking-related merchandise. By offering diverse resources such as recipe books and event notices, HowLiving aims to enhance the culinary experience for its users.

Hahow

Angel Round in 2017
Hahow is an online educational marketplace based in Taipei, Taiwan, that facilitates the sharing of knowledge through a diverse range of interdisciplinary courses. Founded in 2015, the platform offers courses in areas such as music, languages, photography, art, design, humanities, marketing, programming, investment, workplace skills, embroidery, and cooking. By allowing experts to create and monetize crowdfunded video courses, Hahow aims to lower the barriers to cross-domain learning and enhance the transfer of skills and knowledge. The platform employs technology and creativity to promote a culture of lifelong learning, making it accessible for users to improve both their professional and personal lives.

Bitmark

Seed Round in 2016
Bitmark Inc. develops a property system for the digital environment, utilizing specialized blockchain technology to transform personal data into property that can be sold, licensed, and transferred directly between users. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, with additional offices in Cupertino, California; Reykjavík, Iceland; and Đà Nẵng, Vietnam, Bitmark's system allows individuals to establish ownership claims for their data, similar to land registrars for real estate. The company aims to restore trust in data by providing an end-to-end Internet protocol that secures data provenance, enabling verifiable information and digital property rights. This approach facilitates the safe sharing of personal data without relying on trusted third parties. Bitmark's solutions are utilized in various sectors, including healthcare, music, and art, by organizations such as UC Berkeley, Pfizer, and KKBOX.

HowLiving

Angel Round in 2016
HowLiving is a Taiwanese platform that specializes in cooking video content, focusing on quick recipes, hand baking, and parent-child cooking activities. Founded in 2015 by culinary researcher Xie Kai Ting, HowLiving serves the Chinese-speaking audience by providing a range of cooking-related videos, articles, and editorial content. The platform integrates various elements, including social media and e-commerce, allowing users not only to access original cooking content but also to purchase cooking-related merchandise. By offering diverse resources such as recipe books and event notices, HowLiving aims to enhance the culinary experience for its users.

Citiesocial

Seed Round in 2016
Citiesocial Co., Ltd., founded in 2011 and based in Taipei, Taiwan, operates as an online retailer specializing in gourmet and designer goods, as well as selective home, 3C, and fashion accessories. The platform focuses on assisting emerging brands in increasing their sales and market presence in Asia through effective brand localization and omni-channel sales strategies. By leveraging managed cross-border logistics and digital marketing operations, Citiesocial enhances the shopping experience for consumers and facilitates the discovery of quality products, moving away from traditional hypermarket models. The company is supported by notable investors, including the Alibaba Taiwan Entrepreneurs Fund and Cherubic Ventures.

iKala

Seed Round in 2015
iKala is a prominent AI transformation solutions provider based in Taiwan, dedicated to enhancing the AI capabilities of enterprises through its AI-driven cloud management and marketing technology solutions. The company specializes in digital transformation and data-driven marketing, offering a range of services including influencer marketing, social commerce, and OMO (Online-Merge-Offline) solutions. iKala's innovative multi-cloud infrastructure and machine learning solutions help over 1,000 enterprises, including Fortune 500 companies, improve operational efficiency and boost customer engagement. With a presence in six countries, iKala aims to empower businesses to optimize their customer acquisition strategies and create sustainable competitive advantages.

Toss Lab

Seed Round in 2014
Toss Lab, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing collaboration tools designed to facilitate communication and project management. Its primary product, JANDI, is a group-oriented messaging platform that integrates various collaboration features such as group messaging, task management, file searching, and archiving services, all tailored for workplace environments. Founded in 2014 by Daehyun Kim and Daniel Chan, Toss Lab is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, and has expanded its presence with offices in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Taipei City, Taiwan; and other locations. The company serves a diverse range of clients, including businesses across various industries, NGOs, non-profit organizations, and educational institutions, both in Asia and internationally.

Pinkoi

Seed Round in 2011
Pinkoi is a social e-commerce platform headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, founded in 2009 by Peter Yen, Mike Lee, and Maibelle Lin. It facilitates the sale of unique products, including clothing, accessories, electronics, and home goods, directly from designers and artists to consumers. The platform, available both on web and mobile app, is focused on the Asian market, with products sourced from China, Japan, and the United States.
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