Hotung Investment

Hotung Investment Holdings Limited is a Taiwan-based private equity firm established in 1987, primarily focused on venture capital investments. As the principal investment arm, Hotung oversees a range of subsidiaries, including Hotung Venture Capital, which was formed through the merger of several venture capital entities. The firm operates globally, with a strong presence in Greater China, Silicon Valley, and Israel, targeting innovative and promising companies in their start-up and expansion stages. Hotung's investment strategy emphasizes supporting its portfolio companies through resources and expertise to enhance their growth and product development. The firm has a notable track record, having facilitated approximately 200 successful initial public offerings across major stock exchanges, including Nasdaq, the New York Stock Exchange, and the Taiwan Stock Exchange. Additionally, Hotung participates in Taiwanese government investment programs and has been listed on the Mainboard of the Singapore Exchange since 1997, distinguishing itself as the first Taiwan venture capital firm to achieve this status.

Steven Huang

Senior Vice President

Past deals in Taiwan

iKala

Series B in 2020
iKala Interactive Media Inc. specializes in artificial intelligence-driven marketing technology solutions, offering a suite of services designed to enhance customer acquisition and retention for enterprises. The company's key products include iKala Cloud, a machine learning and cloud infrastructure platform for marketers; KOL Radar, which provides integrated social commerce and influencer marketing services; and Shoplus, an AI-driven service for social commerce sales. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, with additional offices in Vietnam and Thailand, iKala serves over 400 enterprise clients across various industries, including many Fortune 500 companies. Its technology enables businesses to effectively engage with their customers through data-driven marketing strategies. The company operates in multiple markets, including Taiwan, Singapore, Japan, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam, and is recognized as a global partner for both Google Cloud and Facebook's marketing solutions.

VoiceTube

Series A in 2019
VoiceTube is an English learning platform, which transcends traditional English education with innovative technology.

iKala

Series A in 2019
iKala Interactive Media Inc. specializes in artificial intelligence-driven marketing technology solutions, offering a suite of services designed to enhance customer acquisition and retention for enterprises. The company's key products include iKala Cloud, a machine learning and cloud infrastructure platform for marketers; KOL Radar, which provides integrated social commerce and influencer marketing services; and Shoplus, an AI-driven service for social commerce sales. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, with additional offices in Vietnam and Thailand, iKala serves over 400 enterprise clients across various industries, including many Fortune 500 companies. Its technology enables businesses to effectively engage with their customers through data-driven marketing strategies. The company operates in multiple markets, including Taiwan, Singapore, Japan, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam, and is recognized as a global partner for both Google Cloud and Facebook's marketing solutions.