TransLink Capital

TransLink Capital, established in 2007, is a venture capital firm headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with additional offices in Asia. The firm invests in technology companies across various stages, from seed to expansion, with a focus on sectors such as AgTech, Fintech, AI, Consumer, IoT, and Digital Health. TransLink Capital provides not only capital but also strategic guidance and access to its extensive network in Asia, helping its portfolio companies expand globally. The firm typically invests between $2 million and $3 million per company, with a focus on the United States, Japan, Korea, Hong Kong, and Taiwan.

Manabu Ando

Partner

Shirley Chen

CFO

Hong Chen

Venture Partner

DC Cheng

Venture Partner

Hideki Fujita

Operating Partner

Tiffany Huang

Senior Associate

Darren Huang

Venture Partner

Joonsuk Lee

Partner

Gwong-Yih Lee

Managing Director

Kelvin Mu

Principal

Toshiya Otani

Co-Founder and Managing Director

Toshi Otani

Co-Founder and Managing Director

Sung Park

Co-Founder and Managing Director

Jack Sheng

Venture Partner

Brendan Walsh

Venture Partner

Hiroshi Yamamoto

Operating Partner

Masanori Yamato

Principal

Frey Yang

Partner

Jackie Yang

Co-Founder and Managing Director

Chris You

Senior Analyst

Past deals in Taiwan

iWEECARE

Seed Round in 2020
Founded in Taipei, Taiwan, in 2014, iWEECARE specializes in the development of innovative wearable thermometer technology for infants. The company has created the Temp Pal®, a smart thermometer patch that continuously measures and monitors a baby's body temperature. By collaborating with electronics manufacturers and leveraging expertise in engineering and medicine, iWEECARE has designed this device to provide real-time data and alerts, making temperature monitoring more convenient and reliable for caregivers. The team consists of parents and expecting couples who understand the challenges of tracking body temperature, particularly during times of illness, and aim to alleviate the stress associated with traditional methods.

iWEECARE

Seed Round in 2019
Founded in Taipei, Taiwan, in 2014, iWEECARE specializes in the development of innovative wearable thermometer technology for infants. The company has created the Temp Pal®, a smart thermometer patch that continuously measures and monitors a baby's body temperature. By collaborating with electronics manufacturers and leveraging expertise in engineering and medicine, iWEECARE has designed this device to provide real-time data and alerts, making temperature monitoring more convenient and reliable for caregivers. The team consists of parents and expecting couples who understand the challenges of tracking body temperature, particularly during times of illness, and aim to alleviate the stress associated with traditional methods.

Appier

Series B in 2015
Appier Inc., established in 2012 and headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, specializes in providing AI-powered platforms for enterprises worldwide. Its suite of products includes Aideal for driving purchase decisions, AIQUA for proactive customer engagement, AIXON for unified data science, and CrossX for AI-driven advertising solutions. Appier serves approximately 1,000 global brands and agencies across Asia from its offices in 14 markets, helping businesses make data-driven decisions to increase customer engagement and predict user behavior without the need for specialized AI engineers.

Luxul Technology

Venture Round in 2014
Luxul Technology Inc., founded in 2010 in Santa Clara, California, specializes in the manufacturing of high-quality LED lamps aimed at energy conservation and cost savings. The company is known for its EazyLux T5 and T8 LED lamps, which are the first fully compatible LED tube lights with existing fluorescent lamps using E-ballasts. Under the leadership of founder James Pan, Ph.D., Luxul's research and development teams in the US and Taiwan focus on creating innovative lighting solutions that significantly reduce energy bills by up to 50%. With over 50 patents, the company's products are designed to combine quality, beauty, and simplicity while promoting environmental sustainability. As demand for its products grows in the US and Mexico, Luxul is expanding its manufacturing capabilities and sales presence in these regions.

Winking Art Pte.

Debt Financing in 2014
Winking Art Pte. is a game development and art outsourcing company that specializes in providing a range of creative services in the Greater China region and internationally. Founded in 2000, the company offers 2D and 3D artwork, pixel art, concept design, and character and environment development, along with animation production services, including motion capture and retargeting. Winking Art Pte. also develops and publishes role-playing and virtual reality games for various gaming platforms, such as PlayStation and Nintendo Switch. Headquartered in Shanghai, China, the company maintains regional offices in Taipei and Nanjing, with additional locations in Europe, Japan, and the United States, reflecting its commitment to serving a global clientele.

Luxul Technology

Venture Round in 2013
Luxul Technology Inc., founded in 2010 in Santa Clara, California, specializes in the manufacturing of high-quality LED lamps aimed at energy conservation and cost savings. The company is known for its EazyLux T5 and T8 LED lamps, which are the first fully compatible LED tube lights with existing fluorescent lamps using E-ballasts. Under the leadership of founder James Pan, Ph.D., Luxul's research and development teams in the US and Taiwan focus on creating innovative lighting solutions that significantly reduce energy bills by up to 50%. With over 50 patents, the company's products are designed to combine quality, beauty, and simplicity while promoting environmental sustainability. As demand for its products grows in the US and Mexico, Luxul is expanding its manufacturing capabilities and sales presence in these regions.

Winking Art Pte.

Series B in 2012
Winking Art Pte. is a game development and art outsourcing company that specializes in providing a range of creative services in the Greater China region and internationally. Founded in 2000, the company offers 2D and 3D artwork, pixel art, concept design, and character and environment development, along with animation production services, including motion capture and retargeting. Winking Art Pte. also develops and publishes role-playing and virtual reality games for various gaming platforms, such as PlayStation and Nintendo Switch. Headquartered in Shanghai, China, the company maintains regional offices in Taipei and Nanjing, with additional locations in Europe, Japan, and the United States, reflecting its commitment to serving a global clientele.

Memoright

Series B in 2012
Memoright Corporation, established in 2006 and headquartered in New Taipei, Taiwan, specializes in the design, development, manufacturing, and supply of solid state drives (SSDs) and storage devices. The company caters to clients both in Taiwan and internationally, offering a range of storage solutions including embedded storage, server storage, and personal computing options, alongside non-standardized SSD solutions. Memoright focuses on customized services for diverse applications across various sectors, including military, aerospace, marine, oil exploration, transportation, healthcare, intelligent vehicle monitoring systems, industrial PCs, and business-level servers. With research and development as well as support centers located in the United States, Europe, and Asia, and manufacturing facilities in Wuhan, China, Memoright is committed to providing efficient support and innovative solutions to ensure data security for its clients.

Winking Art Pte.

Series B in 2011
Winking Art Pte. is a game development and art outsourcing company that specializes in providing a range of creative services in the Greater China region and internationally. Founded in 2000, the company offers 2D and 3D artwork, pixel art, concept design, and character and environment development, along with animation production services, including motion capture and retargeting. Winking Art Pte. also develops and publishes role-playing and virtual reality games for various gaming platforms, such as PlayStation and Nintendo Switch. Headquartered in Shanghai, China, the company maintains regional offices in Taipei and Nanjing, with additional locations in Europe, Japan, and the United States, reflecting its commitment to serving a global clientele.

Winking Art Pte.

Series B in 2007
Winking Art Pte. is a game development and art outsourcing company that specializes in providing a range of creative services in the Greater China region and internationally. Founded in 2000, the company offers 2D and 3D artwork, pixel art, concept design, and character and environment development, along with animation production services, including motion capture and retargeting. Winking Art Pte. also develops and publishes role-playing and virtual reality games for various gaming platforms, such as PlayStation and Nintendo Switch. Headquartered in Shanghai, China, the company maintains regional offices in Taipei and Nanjing, with additional locations in Europe, Japan, and the United States, reflecting its commitment to serving a global clientele.
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