Saltagen Ventures

Saltagen Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Central, Hong Kong, that specializes in early-stage investments, including seed and series A funding. Established in 2017 by Joseph Fung, the firm focuses on science and technology sectors, specifically targeting verticals such as edtech, biomedical technology, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and media technology. Saltagen Ventures seeks to support startups that demonstrate strong defensibility and possess patentable technology, aiming to empower these businesses to grow and enhance their operational efficiencies. The firm primarily invests in companies located in Canada and Hong Kong.

Yina Chan

Principal

Joseph Fung

Managing Partner

Simon Lai

COO

Henry Lau

Investor

10 past transactions

CaroMeats

Seed Round in 2022
CaroMeats grows healthy, delicious meat directly from animal cells. No environmental damage is caused. No animals are harmed.

Modl.ai

Seed Round in 2020
modl.ai ApS offers development tools to game developers. The company uses artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning that enables game developers to test games and allows content generation, weed out bots from online communities, and optimize player engagement. modl.ai ApS was incorporated in 2018 and is based in Copenhagen, Denmark with an additional office in Msida, Malta.

Juno Diagnostics

Seed Round in 2019
Juno Diagnostics, Inc. provides cell-free DNA based prenatal test. The company also offers development of genetic testing tools and applications in epigenetics, inherited diseases, and cancer diagnostics. The company was incorporated in 2017 and is based in San Diego, California.

Sanctuary AI

Seed Round in 2018
Sanctuary AI is an artificial general intelligence company founded in January 2018, and is based in Vancouver, B.C. Sanctuary's mission is to build synthetic humans – “synths” – that are indistinguishable from us physically, cognitively and emotionally. The company is structured to explore both cutting edge technology and the ethical issues that arise from creating human-like machines.

Cocorobo

Seed Round in 2018
Cocorobo Ltd. is an EdTech company based in Shatin, Hong Kong, established in 2016. It specializes in designing and developing curricula for science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM) education. The company offers a comprehensive range of products, including electronic modules, course kits, 3D printers, and printing supplies. Cocorobo aims to foster creativity and flexible skills in children, empowering them to innovate and create across various disciplines.

black.ai

Seed Round in 2018
black.ai is an automation platform company based in Fitzroy, Australia, established in 2017. It focuses on enhancing autonomous decision-making and robotic service delivery in supermarket and industrial settings. The company offers a distributed perception stack that enables users to train agent behavior more efficiently. By providing plug-and-play 3D computer vision capabilities, black.ai allows for the rapid development of both singular and swarm robotic systems, ensuring that these bots can effectively understand and navigate their environments from the outset. This approach streamlines the process of developing intelligent robotic solutions, making it easier for businesses to implement automation in their operations.

Cathay Photonics

Series A in 2018
Cathay Photonics Limited specializes in the research, development, and commercialization of specialty-coated glass and ceramics products, primarily for the photonics and optoelectronics industries. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Po Kong, Hong Kong, the company manufactures anti-scratch thin films that are applied to transparent substrates. These products are particularly useful for enhancing the durability of cover glass in electronic devices, such as monitors, tablets, and smartphones. Through its innovative technologies, Cathay Photonics aims to provide effective solutions that improve the performance and longevity of electronic displays.

HelpWear

Pre Seed Round in 2017
HelpWear Inc., founded in 2015 and based in Toronto, Canada, specializes in home heart monitoring products that integrate an emergency contact system. The company is dedicated to enhancing at-home healthcare by creating affordable and accessible solutions for patients globally. HelpWear emphasizes innovation driven by clinical needs, ensuring that its products address both patient requirements and the demands of the healthcare system. Through its focus on practical and effective healthcare solutions, HelpWear aims to improve patient outcomes and streamline health monitoring at home.

HelpWear

Pre Seed Round in 2017
HelpWear Inc., founded in 2015 and based in Toronto, Canada, specializes in home heart monitoring products that integrate an emergency contact system. The company is dedicated to enhancing at-home healthcare by creating affordable and accessible solutions for patients globally. HelpWear emphasizes innovation driven by clinical needs, ensuring that its products address both patient requirements and the demands of the healthcare system. Through its focus on practical and effective healthcare solutions, HelpWear aims to improve patient outcomes and streamline health monitoring at home.

HelpWear

Pre Seed Round in 2017
HelpWear Inc., founded in 2015 and based in Toronto, Canada, specializes in home heart monitoring products that integrate an emergency contact system. The company is dedicated to enhancing at-home healthcare by creating affordable and accessible solutions for patients globally. HelpWear emphasizes innovation driven by clinical needs, ensuring that its products address both patient requirements and the demands of the healthcare system. Through its focus on practical and effective healthcare solutions, HelpWear aims to improve patient outcomes and streamline health monitoring at home.