Vertex US is a venture capital firm based in Palo Alto, California, with a focus on early-stage investments, particularly in enterprise and deep technology companies. Founded in 2015, the firm adopts a unique approach by making a limited number of selective investments each year, allowing it to partner closely with startups from their inception through various growth stages. As part of a global network of operator-investors, Vertex US manages portfolios across multiple regions, including the U.S., China, Israel, India, and Southeast Asia. This extensive reach enables the firm to provide entrepreneurs with valuable operating experience and access to essential resources such as capital, talent, and strategic partnerships.
17Media was established in 2015 in Taiwan. Having raised $10m during Series A, 17Media is considered as one of the fastest growing startups in Asia. 17app is a social media app that enables you to livestream, share photos, upload videos and interact with streamers. Celebrities, actors and singers are all live on the app, join us and interact with them. Who knows, you might be the next internet celebrity!
Paktor Pte. Ltd. is a Singapore-based company that develops a social networking app aimed at singles in Southeast Asia and Taiwan. Founded in July 2013, Paktor has quickly gained prominence, boasting over 5 million users and facilitating 5 billion profile reviews and more than 100 million matches. The flagship app allows users to customize their preferences to connect with potential matches nearby while emphasizing anonymity and usability. This approach ensures that users can interact with others who share similar interests, fostering a relaxed environment for social connections. As a subsidiary of Kollective Ventures, Paktor aims to expand its offerings within the dating vertical, enhancing user experience and developing a diverse network across its key markets.
Paktor Pte. Ltd. is a Singapore-based company that develops a social networking app aimed at singles in Southeast Asia and Taiwan. Founded in July 2013, Paktor has quickly gained prominence, boasting over 5 million users and facilitating 5 billion profile reviews and more than 100 million matches. The flagship app allows users to customize their preferences to connect with potential matches nearby while emphasizing anonymity and usability. This approach ensures that users can interact with others who share similar interests, fostering a relaxed environment for social connections. As a subsidiary of Kollective Ventures, Paktor aims to expand its offerings within the dating vertical, enhancing user experience and developing a diverse network across its key markets.
Paktor Pte. Ltd. is a Singapore-based company that develops a social networking app aimed at singles in Southeast Asia and Taiwan. Founded in July 2013, Paktor has quickly gained prominence, boasting over 5 million users and facilitating 5 billion profile reviews and more than 100 million matches. The flagship app allows users to customize their preferences to connect with potential matches nearby while emphasizing anonymity and usability. This approach ensures that users can interact with others who share similar interests, fostering a relaxed environment for social connections. As a subsidiary of Kollective Ventures, Paktor aims to expand its offerings within the dating vertical, enhancing user experience and developing a diverse network across its key markets.
Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC) is a semiconductor foundry providing integrated circuit (IC) foundry and technology services at 0.35-micron to 40-nanometer. SMIC develops one-stop turnkey services to meet its customers’ needs. In addition to IC manufacturing, SMIC offers a full range of services that includes design services, mask manufacturing, and testing. SMIC provides integrated circuit (IC) foundry and technology services on process nodes from 0.35 micron to 28 nanometer. Headquartered in Shanghai, China, SMIC has an international manufacturing and service base. In China, SMIC has a 300mm wafer fabrication facility (fab) and a 200mm mega-fab in Shanghai; a 300mm mega-fab and a majority-owned 300mm fab for advanced nodes in Beijing; 200mm fabs in Tianjin and Shenzhen; and a majority-owned joint-venture 300mm bumping facility in Jiangyin; additionally, in Italy SMIC has a majority-owned 200mm fab. Headquartered in Shanghai, China, SMIC has a 300mm wafer fabrication facility (fab) and a 200mm mega-fab in Shanghai, a 300mm mega-fab in Beijing, a 200mm fab in Tianjin, and a 200mm fab project under development in Shenzhen. SMIC also has customer service and marketing offices in the U.S., Europe, Japan, and Taiwan, and a representative office in Hong Kong. SMIC competes with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd., United Microelectronics Corporation, GlobalFoundries, Fujitsu Limited, Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., and Toshiba Corporation.
Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC) is a semiconductor foundry providing integrated circuit (IC) foundry and technology services at 0.35-micron to 40-nanometer. SMIC develops one-stop turnkey services to meet its customers’ needs. In addition to IC manufacturing, SMIC offers a full range of services that includes design services, mask manufacturing, and testing. SMIC provides integrated circuit (IC) foundry and technology services on process nodes from 0.35 micron to 28 nanometer. Headquartered in Shanghai, China, SMIC has an international manufacturing and service base. In China, SMIC has a 300mm wafer fabrication facility (fab) and a 200mm mega-fab in Shanghai; a 300mm mega-fab and a majority-owned 300mm fab for advanced nodes in Beijing; 200mm fabs in Tianjin and Shenzhen; and a majority-owned joint-venture 300mm bumping facility in Jiangyin; additionally, in Italy SMIC has a majority-owned 200mm fab. Headquartered in Shanghai, China, SMIC has a 300mm wafer fabrication facility (fab) and a 200mm mega-fab in Shanghai, a 300mm mega-fab in Beijing, a 200mm fab in Tianjin, and a 200mm fab project under development in Shenzhen. SMIC also has customer service and marketing offices in the U.S., Europe, Japan, and Taiwan, and a representative office in Hong Kong. SMIC competes with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd., United Microelectronics Corporation, GlobalFoundries, Fujitsu Limited, Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., and Toshiba Corporation.