Translink Capital

TransLink Capital is a venture capital firm, established in 2007 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with additional offices in Asia. The firm specializes in seed, early, later, and expansion stage investments primarily in technology companies. Its investment focus spans various sectors, including AgTech, Fintech, Artificial Intelligence, Consumer products, Internet of Things, Marketing, Digital Health, RetailTech, and Software as a Service, among others. TransLink Capital typically invests between $2 million and $3 million in companies located in the United States, Japan, Korea, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. The firm not only provides capital but also facilitates access to strategic partners in Asia, helping portfolio companies build essential long-term relationships to enhance their growth and market presence.

Nobuyuki Akimoto

Managing Partner

Manabu Ando

Partner

Steve Carlin

Venture Partner & Executive in Residence

Shirley Chen

CFO

Stephen Chou

Principal

Jae-Hoon Eum

Co-Founder and MD

Eric Hsia

Managing Partner

Tiffany Huang

Senior Associate

Darren Huang

Venture Partner

Sophia Jin

Senior Principal

Kaz Kikuchi

Principal

Gwong Lee

Senior Managing Director

Joonsuk Lee

Partner

Gwong-Yih Lee

MD Silicon Valley

Keira Moon

Principal Silicon Valley

Kelvin Mu

Principal

Toshiya Otani

Co-Founder & Managing Director

Toshi Otani

Co-Founder and Managing Director

Jack Sheng

Venture Partner

Tyler Tanaka

Associate

Brian Tomogane

Platform Manager

Jun Tosabayashi

Partner

Tom Uchida

Partner

Alex Wang

Investment Manager

Masanori Yamato

Principal

Frey Yang

Partner

Rong Gong Yang

Co-Founder and MD

Jackie Yang

Co-Founder & Managing Director

Chris You

Associate

Past deals in Taiwan

Iweecare

Seed Round in 2020
Founded in Taiwan Taipei 2014, iWEECARE is collaborating with electronics manufacturers and TSMT (Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology) to create the best user friendly product- Temp Pal® All their team members are parents and expecting couples, who have experienced the morning hassle of checking BBT (Basic Body Temperature) chart and sleepless nights worrying about child fever. That’s why they put their engineering and medical expertise to developing Temp Pal®, a device designed to make temperature monitoring easier and more comfortable.

Atgenomix

Series A in 2020
ATGENOMIX is changing genome sequencing informatics and the data analysis market by unifying high-performance parallel computing, open-source bioinformatics, and a multi-omic data hub into a truly scalable Bio-IT platform built on the Microsoft Azure secure enterprise cloud. ATGENOMIX empowers its customers and partners to achieve more with its smart high-performance parallel computing to deliver on the promise of precision medicine.

Umbo Computer Vision

Venture Round in 2019
Umbo Computer Vision Inc. is a Taiwanese company that specializes in the design and development of cloud-based security cameras. Focused on enhancing operational efficiency and reducing ownership costs, Umbo offers a range of products including the Umbo SmartDome, a self-learning professional cloud camera, and the Umbo SmartBullet, designed for various business and governmental applications. Their AI-driven platform, Umbo Light, provides real-time alerts while minimizing false alarms from environmental factors such as foliage and weather. Umbo's technology is applicable across diverse environments, including small offices, retail spaces, educational institutions, and large-scale city surveillance systems. The company's innovative approach allows enterprises to manage their security needs through a streamlined, user-friendly system.

Iweecare

Seed Round in 2019
Founded in Taiwan Taipei 2014, iWEECARE is collaborating with electronics manufacturers and TSMT (Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology) to create the best user friendly product- Temp Pal® All their team members are parents and expecting couples, who have experienced the morning hassle of checking BBT (Basic Body Temperature) chart and sleepless nights worrying about child fever. That’s why they put their engineering and medical expertise to developing Temp Pal®, a device designed to make temperature monitoring easier and more comfortable.

Appier

Series B in 2015
Appier Inc. is a technology company that specializes in artificial intelligence solutions to enhance customer engagement for enterprises. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, Appier offers a range of AI-driven products, including Aideal, which aids in accelerating purchase decisions; AIQUA, a platform for proactive customer engagement based on user behavior; AIXON, a data science platform that enriches customer data for better audience insights and predictive modeling; and CrossX, an AI-powered advertising solution designed for optimal campaign performance. The company serves approximately 1,000 global brands and agencies, facilitating real-time bidding, programmatic media buying, and deep learning capabilities to help businesses target and retain customers effectively. Appier operates in 14 markets across Asia, including major cities such as Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Tokyo, and Sydney.

Luxul Technology

Venture Round in 2014
Awoken by environmental concerns and dreams to shine the world, Luxul Technology Inc. was established in 2010 in Santa Clara, California, to provide customers with high quality LED lamps to save energy bill and installation cost. Our EazyLux T5 and T8 LED Lamps are the world’s first LED tube lights that are fully compatible with existing fluorescent lamps using E-ballasts. Through our devoted efforts, we have made this dream come true: long life LED lamps that are extremely easy to install while reducing your energy bill by 50%. Founded by James Pan, Ph.D. of Stanford University, our research and development teams in the US and Taiwan consists of the most dedicated engineers from all disciplines: such as electrical, optical, mechanical, software, graphic and art designs. Backed by more than 50 worldwide patents, our goal is to apply world class technologies to lighting products that benefits everyone’s life while conserving our environment. Luxul’s products represent Quality, Beauty and Simplicity. With increasing demand in the US and Mexico, we are expanding our manufacturing facilities and sales offices in the US and Mexico.

Winking Art Pte. Ltd

Debt Financing in 2014
Winking Art Pte. Ltd. is a game development and art outsourcing company specializing in providing comprehensive art services and animation production. Founded in 2000, the company has its headquarters in Shanghai, China, with regional offices in Taipei, Taiwan, and Nanjing, China, as well as additional locations in Europe, Japan, and the United States. Winking Art offers a range of services, including 2D and 3D artwork, pixel artwork, concept design, and UI design. It also focuses on character and environment development and provides advanced animation services such as motion capture and in-game cinematic animations. The company develops role-playing and virtual reality games for platforms like Sony PlayStation and Nintendo Switch, distributing its products globally.

Luxul Technology

Venture Round in 2013
Awoken by environmental concerns and dreams to shine the world, Luxul Technology Inc. was established in 2010 in Santa Clara, California, to provide customers with high quality LED lamps to save energy bill and installation cost. Our EazyLux T5 and T8 LED Lamps are the world’s first LED tube lights that are fully compatible with existing fluorescent lamps using E-ballasts. Through our devoted efforts, we have made this dream come true: long life LED lamps that are extremely easy to install while reducing your energy bill by 50%. Founded by James Pan, Ph.D. of Stanford University, our research and development teams in the US and Taiwan consists of the most dedicated engineers from all disciplines: such as electrical, optical, mechanical, software, graphic and art designs. Backed by more than 50 worldwide patents, our goal is to apply world class technologies to lighting products that benefits everyone’s life while conserving our environment. Luxul’s products represent Quality, Beauty and Simplicity. With increasing demand in the US and Mexico, we are expanding our manufacturing facilities and sales offices in the US and Mexico.

Winking Art Pte. Ltd

Series B in 2012
Winking Art Pte. Ltd. is a game development and art outsourcing company specializing in providing comprehensive art services and animation production. Founded in 2000, the company has its headquarters in Shanghai, China, with regional offices in Taipei, Taiwan, and Nanjing, China, as well as additional locations in Europe, Japan, and the United States. Winking Art offers a range of services, including 2D and 3D artwork, pixel artwork, concept design, and UI design. It also focuses on character and environment development and provides advanced animation services such as motion capture and in-game cinematic animations. The company develops role-playing and virtual reality games for platforms like Sony PlayStation and Nintendo Switch, distributing its products globally.

Memoright

Series B in 2012
Established in 2006, Memoright is an innovative company who is dedicated to collaborating with customers and partners to develop and manufacture first-rate Solid State Drives (SSDs). With proprietary core technologies, Memoright is capable of providing customized solutions and efficient support for various applications. Today, we are one of the world's leading SSD companies.

Winking Art Pte. Ltd

Series B in 2011
Winking Art Pte. Ltd. is a game development and art outsourcing company specializing in providing comprehensive art services and animation production. Founded in 2000, the company has its headquarters in Shanghai, China, with regional offices in Taipei, Taiwan, and Nanjing, China, as well as additional locations in Europe, Japan, and the United States. Winking Art offers a range of services, including 2D and 3D artwork, pixel artwork, concept design, and UI design. It also focuses on character and environment development and provides advanced animation services such as motion capture and in-game cinematic animations. The company develops role-playing and virtual reality games for platforms like Sony PlayStation and Nintendo Switch, distributing its products globally.

Winking Art Pte. Ltd

Series B in 2007
Winking Art Pte. Ltd. is a game development and art outsourcing company specializing in providing comprehensive art services and animation production. Founded in 2000, the company has its headquarters in Shanghai, China, with regional offices in Taipei, Taiwan, and Nanjing, China, as well as additional locations in Europe, Japan, and the United States. Winking Art offers a range of services, including 2D and 3D artwork, pixel artwork, concept design, and UI design. It also focuses on character and environment development and provides advanced animation services such as motion capture and in-game cinematic animations. The company develops role-playing and virtual reality games for platforms like Sony PlayStation and Nintendo Switch, distributing its products globally.