Entrepreneur First

Entrepreneur First Operations Limited is a London-based accelerator that focuses on seed funding for technology startups. Established in 2011, the firm operates in various locations including Singapore, Berlin, Paris, Bangalore, and Hong Kong. Entrepreneur First specializes in supporting individuals who are "pre-team, pre-idea," selecting applicants based solely on technical talent. The firm offers a six-month program designed to provide essential support during the critical early stages of startup development. Participants receive a stipend for three months, with varying amounts depending on the location. Entrepreneur First aims to develop approximately 30 participants in each cohort and typically takes a 10 percent equity stake in the startups it funds. The firm has successfully launched over 100 startups, collectively valued at over $1 billion, and is backed by prominent investors such as Y Combinator and Index Ventures.

Michael Baumgartner

Founder - Cohort BE7

Clémence Bellanger

Principal, Paris

Alice Bentinck

CPO and Co-Founder

Jonny Clifford

Partner and General Partner, London

Matt Clifford

Co-Founder and CEO

Philipp Herkelmann

Partner and General Manager

Elspeth Lawson

Partner and Deputy CPO

Chris Mairs

Venture Partner

Venkat Raju

Venture Partner

Rahul Samat

Partner and General Manager, Banglore

Tom Shinner

Partner and COO

Past deals in Hong Kong

Waste Labs

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Waste Labs Pte. Ltd. is a Singapore-based company that specializes in developing a data and optimization platform for waste collection and smart city initiatives. Established in 2020, the company utilizes artificial intelligence to enhance waste management practices by providing data-driven insights and prescriptive recommendations. Its platform creates a digital twin, allowing for the modeling of physical waste collection systems, which aids cities and waste managers in efficiently mapping waste flows and designing sustainable collection strategies. Waste Labs serves a diverse clientele, including prominent waste management companies and sustainable producers across Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia, and the UK, contributing to the advancement of recycling and circular supply chains globally.

Waste Labs

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Waste Labs Pte. Ltd. is a Singapore-based company that specializes in developing a data and optimization platform for waste collection and smart city initiatives. Established in 2020, the company utilizes artificial intelligence to enhance waste management practices by providing data-driven insights and prescriptive recommendations. Its platform creates a digital twin, allowing for the modeling of physical waste collection systems, which aids cities and waste managers in efficiently mapping waste flows and designing sustainable collection strategies. Waste Labs serves a diverse clientele, including prominent waste management companies and sustainable producers across Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia, and the UK, contributing to the advancement of recycling and circular supply chains globally.

Carnot Innovations

Seed Round in 2019
Carnot Innovations Limited provides automation and data driven based predictive maintenance solutions for HVAC. It serves commercial buildings, hotels/resorts, railway facilities, and schools. The company was incorporated in 2018 and is based in Wan Chai, Hong Kong.

Volt14

Seed Round in 2019
Volt14 Incorporated, founded in 2018 and based in Wan Chai, Hong Kong, specializes in manufacturing silicon-based anodes for lithium-ion batteries. The company focuses on developing ultra-high performance materials that can significantly enhance battery energy density, achieving improvements of up to 70%. This advancement addresses common industry challenges such as range anxiety and cost efficiency, potentially reducing storage costs by nearly 40%. Volt14 employs a wet chemistry approach in its production process, allowing battery manufacturers to integrate their anodes into existing production lines without encountering manufacturing bottlenecks. Their products are versatile and suitable for various applications, including electric vehicles and defense systems, making them a valuable option for energy industry manufacturers seeking to enhance their battery technology.

Wavebook

Pre Seed Round in 2019
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