Horizon Ventures

Horizon Ventures is a Hong Kong-based venture capital firm established in 2002, specializing in technology-focused investments across various sectors. With a global presence, the firm targets seed, early-stage, and late-stage opportunities, particularly in artificial intelligence, machine learning, fintech, healthcare technology, and software as a service (SaaS). Horizon Ventures is known for its disruptive investment strategy, having achieved notable exits in successful companies such as Skype, Siri, Facebook, Summly, and Waze. Through its strategic investments, the firm aims to support innovative startups that have the potential to reshape their respective industries.

Frances Kang

Director

Raymond Ng

Director

Jason Wong

Director

Past deals in Australasia

Soul Machines

Series B in 2022
Soul Machines Limited develops emotionally responsive avatars that augment and enrich the user experience for artificial intelligence (AI) platforms. The company’s products include Digital DNA Studio, which allows user to build custom digital people for customer care, sales and marketing, brand and influencer, product, wellbeing, people and performance, training and education, and digital innovation purposes. The company was incorporated in 2016 and is headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand with additional offices in San Francisco and Los Angeles, California; New York, New York; London, United Kingdom; Tokyo, Japan; and Melbourne, Australia.

Fertilis

Seed Round in 2022
Fertilis is a company focused on enhancing the in vitro fertilization (IVF) experience for both patients and clinicians. It specializes in developing innovative IVF technology that automates cell culture using micromedical devices. This technology standardizes and automates the IVF process, ensuring better protection for embryos. By utilizing patented micro-3D printed pods, Fertilis creates an optimized growth environment that improves the nutritive composition of solutions used during embryo cultivation. This approach aims to make the IVF process less stressful and more successful, benefiting medical professionals and their patients alike.

Harrison.ai

Series B in 2021
Harrison.ai is a clinician-led healthcare AI company using deep learning to improve the odds of IVF success for thousands of patients. The company leverages deep learning to solve the biggest challenges in healthcare and seeks to improve patient outcomes. It empowers physicians and healthcare providers with customized AI-enabled tools that integrate into existing clinical workflows which ultimately lead to improved patient outcomes. Harrison.ai uses the deskside DGX Station for experimentation, research, and development. The company uniquely combines exceptional deep learning expertise with clinical experience to develop and deploy healthcare AI solutions. Harrison.ai’s IVY deep learning model analyzes the full five-day video feed from an embryo scope, helping it surpass the performance of AI tools that provide insights based on still images. Harrison.ai's mission is to continuously innovate and commercialize more efficient and more affordable healthcare products and services to healthcare providers and patients. Harrison.ai was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Barongarook, Victoria, Australia.

Q-CTRL

Series B in 2021
Q-CTRL Pty Ltd, established in 2017 and located in Pyrmont, Australia, specializes in developing software tools and firmware for the quantum computing sector. The company focuses on addressing critical challenges in quantum technology, such as noise and decoherence, which affect the performance of quantum devices. By leveraging its expertise in quantum control engineering, Q-CTRL provides intuitive software solutions designed to reduce errors in quantum bits, thereby stabilizing quantum hardware. Its offerings are particularly relevant in the NISQ (Noisy Intermediate-Scale Quantum) era, allowing users to better understand and manage the impacts of noise and errors in quantum systems. Through its innovative approach, Q-CTRL aims to make quantum technology more practical and accessible for various applications, including quantum sensing in defense.

Fleet Space Technologies

Series B in 2021
Fleet Space Technologies Pty Ltd designs, builds, and launches satellites for global satellite connectivity to the Internet of things (IoT). It builds a network of tiny satellites to deliver backhaul service for the Internet of Things that gives coverage to devices worldwide. The company serves mining, oil and gas resources, precision agriculture, and transport and logistics sectors. Fleet Space Technologies Pty Ltd was founded in 2015 and is based in Beverley, Australia.

Loam Bio

Series A in 2021
Loam Bio is a company focused on manufacturing microbial products designed to reduce atmospheric CO2 levels and enhance soil fertility. Founded in 2016 and based in Orange, Australia, the company is engaged in developing innovative technology that enables the inoculation of crops with symbiotic micro-organisms. This approach aims to improve agricultural sustainability by promoting healthier soils and more efficient carbon management.

Prospection

Series B in 2021
Prospection Pty Ltd is a Sydney-based company specializing in healthcare data analytics through its software as a service (SaaS) platforms. Founded in 2012, it leverages predictive analytics and machine learning to analyze real-world healthcare data, providing insights that enhance research and improve patient outcomes. The company's key offerings include PharmDash, which tracks patient medication usage and treatment progression, and PharmMap, a platform that integrates commercial and operational data using geospatial mapping. Prospection collaborates with government entities, pharmaceutical companies, and the medical community on over 70 therapy programs, with a focus on areas such as immuno-oncology, HIV, and hepatitis across Australia and the Asia Pacific region.

v2food

Series B in 2021
v2food is a plant-based meat startup that produces legume-based meat alternatives. The company v2 product is a delicious, nutritious alternative for anyone who loves the taste of meat but doesn’t want to get it from animals. It is a safe space to connect with like-minded people and create positive relationships with food that will help them feed the planet in a sustainable way. v2food was founded by Nick Hazell in 2019 and is based in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.

v2food

Series B in 2020
v2food is a plant-based meat startup that produces legume-based meat alternatives. The company v2 product is a delicious, nutritious alternative for anyone who loves the taste of meat but doesn’t want to get it from animals. It is a safe space to connect with like-minded people and create positive relationships with food that will help them feed the planet in a sustainable way. v2food was founded by Nick Hazell in 2019 and is based in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.

Loam Bio

Seed Round in 2020
Loam Bio is a company focused on manufacturing microbial products designed to reduce atmospheric CO2 levels and enhance soil fertility. Founded in 2016 and based in Orange, Australia, the company is engaged in developing innovative technology that enables the inoculation of crops with symbiotic micro-organisms. This approach aims to improve agricultural sustainability by promoting healthier soils and more efficient carbon management.

Prospection

Series A in 2020
Prospection Pty Ltd is a Sydney-based company specializing in healthcare data analytics through its software as a service (SaaS) platforms. Founded in 2012, it leverages predictive analytics and machine learning to analyze real-world healthcare data, providing insights that enhance research and improve patient outcomes. The company's key offerings include PharmDash, which tracks patient medication usage and treatment progression, and PharmMap, a platform that integrates commercial and operational data using geospatial mapping. Prospection collaborates with government entities, pharmaceutical companies, and the medical community on over 70 therapy programs, with a focus on areas such as immuno-oncology, HIV, and hepatitis across Australia and the Asia Pacific region.

Soul Machines

Series B in 2020
Soul Machines Limited develops emotionally responsive avatars that augment and enrich the user experience for artificial intelligence (AI) platforms. The company’s products include Digital DNA Studio, which allows user to build custom digital people for customer care, sales and marketing, brand and influencer, product, wellbeing, people and performance, training and education, and digital innovation purposes. The company was incorporated in 2016 and is headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand with additional offices in San Francisco and Los Angeles, California; New York, New York; London, United Kingdom; Tokyo, Japan; and Melbourne, Australia.

Harrison.ai

Series A in 2019
Harrison.ai is a clinician-led healthcare AI company using deep learning to improve the odds of IVF success for thousands of patients. The company leverages deep learning to solve the biggest challenges in healthcare and seeks to improve patient outcomes. It empowers physicians and healthcare providers with customized AI-enabled tools that integrate into existing clinical workflows which ultimately lead to improved patient outcomes. Harrison.ai uses the deskside DGX Station for experimentation, research, and development. The company uniquely combines exceptional deep learning expertise with clinical experience to develop and deploy healthcare AI solutions. Harrison.ai’s IVY deep learning model analyzes the full five-day video feed from an embryo scope, helping it surpass the performance of AI tools that provide insights based on still images. Harrison.ai's mission is to continuously innovate and commercialize more efficient and more affordable healthcare products and services to healthcare providers and patients. Harrison.ai was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Barongarook, Victoria, Australia.

v2food

Series A in 2019
v2food is a plant-based meat startup that produces legume-based meat alternatives. The company v2 product is a delicious, nutritious alternative for anyone who loves the taste of meat but doesn’t want to get it from animals. It is a safe space to connect with like-minded people and create positive relationships with food that will help them feed the planet in a sustainable way. v2food was founded by Nick Hazell in 2019 and is based in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.

Q-CTRL

Series A in 2019
Q-CTRL Pty Ltd, established in 2017 and located in Pyrmont, Australia, specializes in developing software tools and firmware for the quantum computing sector. The company focuses on addressing critical challenges in quantum technology, such as noise and decoherence, which affect the performance of quantum devices. By leveraging its expertise in quantum control engineering, Q-CTRL provides intuitive software solutions designed to reduce errors in quantum bits, thereby stabilizing quantum hardware. Its offerings are particularly relevant in the NISQ (Noisy Intermediate-Scale Quantum) era, allowing users to better understand and manage the impacts of noise and errors in quantum systems. Through its innovative approach, Q-CTRL aims to make quantum technology more practical and accessible for various applications, including quantum sensing in defense.

Fleet Space Technologies

Series A in 2019
Fleet Space Technologies Pty Ltd designs, builds, and launches satellites for global satellite connectivity to the Internet of things (IoT). It builds a network of tiny satellites to deliver backhaul service for the Internet of Things that gives coverage to devices worldwide. The company serves mining, oil and gas resources, precision agriculture, and transport and logistics sectors. Fleet Space Technologies Pty Ltd was founded in 2015 and is based in Beverley, Australia.

Q-CTRL

Seed Round in 2017
Q-CTRL Pty Ltd, established in 2017 and located in Pyrmont, Australia, specializes in developing software tools and firmware for the quantum computing sector. The company focuses on addressing critical challenges in quantum technology, such as noise and decoherence, which affect the performance of quantum devices. By leveraging its expertise in quantum control engineering, Q-CTRL provides intuitive software solutions designed to reduce errors in quantum bits, thereby stabilizing quantum hardware. Its offerings are particularly relevant in the NISQ (Noisy Intermediate-Scale Quantum) era, allowing users to better understand and manage the impacts of noise and errors in quantum systems. Through its innovative approach, Q-CTRL aims to make quantum technology more practical and accessible for various applications, including quantum sensing in defense.