Bitmark Inc. is a technology company that focuses on creating a digital property system aimed at securing ownership claims for personal data. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, with additional offices in Cupertino, California; Reykjavík, Iceland; and Đà Nẵng, Vietnam, Bitmark leverages specialized blockchain technology to transform personal data into property that can be sold, licensed, and transferred directly between individuals. This innovative approach facilitates the establishment of digital property rights and ensures the secure provenance of data without relying on trusted third parties. Bitmark's solutions are utilized across various sectors, including healthcare, music, and art, by notable organizations such as UC Berkeley, Pfizer, and KKBOX, thereby restoring trust in data and enhancing users' safety and independence online.
eYs3D Microelectronics
Series A in 2021
eYs3D Microelectronics is a Taipei-based company specializing in 3D image capture technologies and solutions, established in January 2016. The firm is recognized for its innovative 3D capturing integrated circuits, which are noted for their quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. eYs3D also plays a significant role in the virtual reality market, offering a comprehensive 3D imaging solution characterized by low latency, a critical feature for enhancing the virtual reality experience. In addition to its core products, the company provides a range of services, including virtual reality solutions, drone solutions, consulting, and robotic imaging technologies. Its portfolio includes single-chip cameras, 3D figure printers, and video streaming modules, all designed to empower clients with advanced technological capabilities.
EMQ Limited is a financial technology company founded in 2014 and headquartered in Sheung Wan, Hong Kong, with additional offices in Taiwan and China. The company focuses on developing a comprehensive financial network across Asia, primarily targeting remittance services. EMQ partners with financial institutions and strategic partners in various countries, including Indonesia, Vietnam, and the Philippines, to facilitate and settle cross-border remittances. The company operates a settlement network designed to offer affordable, efficient, and transparent financial services, ensuring that users can conduct cross-border transactions in a streamlined and secure manner. EMQ holds licenses from relevant authorities in Hong Kong and Indonesia, which allows it to operate as a Money Service Operator and Fund Transfer Operator, respectively.
NextDrive
Series B in 2020
NextDrive Co. specializes in Internet of Things (IoT) hardware and software solutions for smart homes. It manufactures and sells wireless network electronics and sensor devices, including products like NextDrive Plug, Cube, Motion Pixi, Thermo Pixi, Cam, Beep, and NextDrive Spectra. The company also offers software solutions such as the NextDrive Connect App. Founded in 2013, it is headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan.
Bitmark Inc. is a technology company that focuses on creating a digital property system aimed at securing ownership claims for personal data. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, with additional offices in Cupertino, California; Reykjavík, Iceland; and Đà Nẵng, Vietnam, Bitmark leverages specialized blockchain technology to transform personal data into property that can be sold, licensed, and transferred directly between individuals. This innovative approach facilitates the establishment of digital property rights and ensures the secure provenance of data without relying on trusted third parties. Bitmark's solutions are utilized across various sectors, including healthcare, music, and art, by notable organizations such as UC Berkeley, Pfizer, and KKBOX, thereby restoring trust in data and enhancing users' safety and independence online.
XREX Inc. is a blockchain-based financial institution based in Taipei, Taiwan, that provides a suite of services designed to facilitate secure transactions in the cryptocurrency space. Founded in 2009, the company specializes in crypto exchange, escrow services, and fiat-to-crypto transactions. Its offerings include XREX Crypto Services, which comprises platform-as-a-service (PaaS) and software-as-a-service (SaaS) products that support organizations in establishing and managing crypto markets, such as spot, futures, and options trading, as well as market-making and custodial services. XREX also focuses on partnering with banks and regulators to create a more inclusive financial ecosystem, aiming to empower participants in the global economy, particularly in emerging markets, by providing reliable cloud-based blockchain APIs and transactional solutions.
Lydia AI is a health AI insurtech startup on a mission to insure the next billion people by making insurance personalized, easier to buy and more inclusive. Insurers work with Lydia AI to leverage new sources of data to make risk predictions which are used to personalize individual experiences, accelerate underwriting practices and develop new inclusive digital products with innovative Pay How You Live Benefits. The company has launched the first series of digital Lydia AI health score insurance products in Taiwan and plans to expand across Asia. Established in 2015, Lydia AI is backed by Alibaba Entrepreneurs Fund, Information Venture Partners and 500 Global with offices in Toronto and Taiwan.
Aeolus Robotics
Seed Round in 2018
Founded in 2016, Aeolus Robotics designs, manufactures, and sells AI-enabled service robots for domestic tasks. Its flagship product, the Aeolus Robot, learns, navigates, and completes tasks independently. The company also offers a Robot as a Service (RaaS) platform for managing robots. With headquarters in San Francisco and offices across Taiwan, Poland, Austria, and the United States, Aeolus Robotics aims to enhance quality of life by increasing productivity and convenience.
HowLiving
Seed Round in 2017
HowLiving is a Taiwanese cooking video content platform established in 2015 by culinary researcher Xie Kai Ting. The company specializes in quick cooking, hand baking, and parent-child food, catering specifically to the Chinese-speaking audience. HowLiving combines audio-visual content with social media and e-commerce to create a comprehensive culinary experience. Its platform features a diverse range of cooking-related videos, articles, and recipe books, alongside options for users to buy and sell cooking-related merchandise. By providing original content and engaging resources, HowLiving aims to enhance the culinary skills and knowledge of its users.
Glassbox Technologies, founded in 2016 by veterans from the visual effects, virtual reality, and gaming industries, specializes in developing advanced virtual production tools tailored for content creators. The company provides a platform designed for diverse applications, including feature films, episodic television, animation, games, and virtual reality experiences. Its innovative technology allows industry professionals to utilize virtual cameras and manage changes in real-time, as well as perform real-time facial animation, facilitating a seamless integration of virtual performances with the immediacy of live-action. With a global presence, Glassbox operates offices in locations such as Los Angeles, Australia, Germany, Taiwan, and China, serving production teams of all sizes, from independent creators to major visual effects facilities.
Kapito Inc. is a technology company based in Hsinchu City, Taiwan, founded in 2017. It specializes in developing artificial intelligence-based solutions for defect detection in the manufacturing industry. The company's flagship product, Fastable, enhances the efficiency of visual inspectors by accelerating output and stabilizing quality. Fastable serves as a quality management tool that enables manufacturers to reduce labor costs, improve yield, and eliminate defective products through advanced data analysis and testing services. Kapito's innovative approach has garnered significant attention in the smart manufacturing sector, positioning the company as a key player in improving quality assurance processes across various industries.
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.
Bitmark
Seed Round in 2016
Bitmark Inc. is a technology company that focuses on creating a digital property system aimed at securing ownership claims for personal data. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, with additional offices in Cupertino, California; Reykjavík, Iceland; and Đà Nẵng, Vietnam, Bitmark leverages specialized blockchain technology to transform personal data into property that can be sold, licensed, and transferred directly between individuals. This innovative approach facilitates the establishment of digital property rights and ensures the secure provenance of data without relying on trusted third parties. Bitmark's solutions are utilized across various sectors, including healthcare, music, and art, by notable organizations such as UC Berkeley, Pfizer, and KKBOX, thereby restoring trust in data and enhancing users' safety and independence online.
iStaging
Seed Round in 2016
iStaging Corp. is an augmented and virtual reality technology company based in Taipei, Taiwan, with additional offices in Shanghai, Fuzhou Shi, Beijing, San Francisco, and Paris. The company specializes in providing a platform that allows users to create virtual tours using their smartphones. Its offerings include live tour capabilities, partnerships with service providers, and 720° panorama shooting services. iStaging aims to enhance the user experience by enabling real estate and design businesses to present properties and interior designs in an immersive manner, allowing clients to interact with locations and objects remotely as if they were physically present.
Amwise Diagnostics
Series A in 2016
Amwise Diagnostics PTE. LTD. is a company based in Taipei, Taiwan, that specializes in precision medicine technology specifically for cancer treatment. Founded in 2015, Amwise develops advanced genetic analysis technologies that enable healthcare professionals to identify the most effective personalized treatment strategies for patients. These technologies are designed to optimize treatment effectiveness while minimizing adverse effects. Additionally, Amwise's innovations can identify patients at high risk for cancer recurrence or metastasis, facilitating timely interventions. Through its commitment to enhancing medical services, Amwise Diagnostics plays a critical role in advancing personalized oncology care.
Tripresso
Seed Round in 2015
Tripresso is an online travel agency based in Taipei, Taiwan, founded in 2013. The company specializes in package tour products, initially providing a marketplace for suppliers and a simple search engine for customers seeking suitable travel options. Over time, Tripresso expanded its offerings to include hotels, flight tickets, and customized travel plans for outbound travel. In 2018, it introduced TripSaaS, a proprietary software-as-a-service platform designed for brick-and-mortar travel agencies. This system facilitates the management of websites, product listings, orders, and customer relationships, ultimately enhancing operational efficiency. By leveraging data and partnerships with both online and offline travel information sources, Tripresso creates efficient travel planning networks that help users discover affordable travel packages.
Senhwa Biosciences
Series B in 2013
Senhwa Biosciences, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in New Taipei City, Taiwan, that focuses on identifying and developing innovative therapies for cancer treatment. Founded in 2012, the company is advancing several key drug candidates through clinical trials. These include CX-4945, which is being evaluated in combination with gemcitabine and cisplatin for cholangiocarcinoma, and CX-5461, which is undergoing phase I trials in patients with advanced hematologic malignancies and solid tumors, including breast cancer. Additionally, Senhwa is exploring CX-4945 in a pediatric brain tumor consortium for recurrent SHH medulloblastoma and basal cell carcinoma. The company aims to enhance treatment paradigms by leveraging validated therapeutic targets that have yet to be fully explored in clinical settings.
Plurk Limited is a social networking company based in Taipei, Taiwan, that operates an online platform designed for real-time communication and social interaction. The platform allows users to share short messages, links, and videos, facilitating connections and engagement among its users. With a focus on game mechanics and emoticons, Plurk enhances the user experience by enabling dynamic communication and expression. The service is free, catering to individuals seeking an interactive and engaging way to socialize online.
SNSplus
Venture Round in 2011
SNSplus is a Taiwan-based game publisher and operator of social, web-based, and mobile games. The company publishes and operates online and mobile titles and established the GAMAGIC platform to expand into mobile games and the creative online world. It serves markets across Asia, including Greater China, Japan, Thailand, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macao, and international audiences. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in New Taipei City, Taiwan, the company focuses on game publishing and operations in the Asian market.
SNSplus is a Taiwan-based game publisher and operator of social, web-based, and mobile games. The company publishes and operates online and mobile titles and established the GAMAGIC platform to expand into mobile games and the creative online world. It serves markets across Asia, including Greater China, Japan, Thailand, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macao, and international audiences. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in New Taipei City, Taiwan, the company focuses on game publishing and operations in the Asian market.
XPEC Entertainment
Venture Round in 2002
XPEC Entertainment Inc. is a game developer based in New Taipei City, Taiwan, specializing in the creation and publication of various video games across multiple platforms, including consoles, personal computers, browsers, and mobile devices. Founded in 2000, the company has gained recognition for its development of cross-platform games and has produced art content for over 30 notable titles, including collaborations on franchises such as Iron Man, Transformers, and The Lord of the Rings. XPEC Entertainment is also involved in the design and production of game-related art, positioning itself as an art production service center within the gaming industry. With a research and development team exceeding 600 members, the company continues to innovate and expand its offerings to gamers worldwide.