STARTUP Speed Dating

Since 2017, CDIB Capital Innovation Accelerator Fund has been engaged in building an investment portfolio targeting startups of cloud computing, IoT (Internet of Things), mobile internet or next-generation e-commerce, while offering resources and services through the CDIB Capital Innovation Accelerator (“CCIA”) platform.

John Kan / Assistant Vice President

Portfolio
FunNow, Greenvines, Shopline, Hawooo, Autopass

Fields of Investment
Cloud service, IoT, mobile Internet and next generation e-commerce

Investment Rounds
pre A to series A(There are also a few new ventures that can be invested in angel rounds or seed rounds)

Founded in 2014, Cherubic Ventures is a global seed-stage fund investing in pre-product/market fit companies. We are eager to partner with the most talented founders audacious enough to make the world a better place, and support them from the very beginning of their journey to the growth stage.
Our team sits across San Francisco, Shanghai, and Taipei. Some of our notable portfolio companies include Hims & Hers, Calm, Flexport, 91APP, Paidy, and Tezign.
To date, Cherubic has a global network of more than 150 portfolio companies, as well as 500+ founders, advisors, and institutional investors, allowing us to provide top-tier support for founders on their startup journey.

Fen Chen / Analyst

Portfolio
Flexport, Calm, Hims & Hers, PhotoMath, Paidy, BellaBeat, 91APP, HaHow, Pinkoi, iKala, Health 2 Sync

Fields of Investment
SaaS, AI, E-commerce, Logistics, Healthcare, FinTech, Web3

Investment Rounds
Angel to series A

Darwin Venture Management is a boutique venture investment firm headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, with offices in Hsinchu and the United States. Since our founding in 2009, we have managed eight funds, investing primarily in Series A/B, late-stage, and secondary funds. In 2022, we also launched an evergreen angel fund to enable more nimble bets on promising early-stage teams, and especially those coming from Taiwan’s superb academic and research institutions. This exposure across stages and borders, coupled with the strong technical background of our team, is the source of Darwin’s differentiation.

Jason Lu / Director

Portfolio
funP, Clearmind, Proxifile, SiAT, High Entropy Materials Inc., Ufi Space Co., Ltd., Spirit Scientific Labs, CardioRing, Numbers, KKday, iCHEF, inline, Fansi, EUI, Spiderlabs, Flow Solution, Lungteh Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., Red Leader, Nelumbo, iVideosmart, bubbleye, Carota, Atgenomix, Jubo Health

Fields of Investment
Prospective technology, digital economy, medical care, innovative materials

Investment Rounds
Seed and series A

Foodland Ventures is the VC & accelerator investing in the new generation of food tech founders changing the global food industry with technology. With operations in Asia and North America, we leverage our partnership with leading F&B brands, industry partners, mentors, and investors. Helping startups fundraise effectively while growing their business.

Victor Chen / Founder & CEO
Evelyn Sun / Program Manager

Portfolio
Botrista Technology, Lypid, Yo-Kai Express, Tsaitung Agriculture, DOTDOT Global (Quickclick), KABOB Cloud, 3T GDS Technology

Fields of Investment
AgriFood Tech, including logistics, AIoT, Automation, SaaS, novel ingredients and more.

Investment Rounds
Seed to series A

FSP Group is one of the global leading power supply manufacturer. Since its establishment in 1993, FSP Group has followed the management conception “service, profession, and innovation” to continuously fulfill its responsibilities as a green energy resolution supplier. With the combination of its leading role in power supply technology and the cultivation of green energy field, FSP Group now provides more competitive quality products and makes itself the most reliable partner for customers, consumers, and suppliers with joint creation of maximized values.

Wen Chun Yao / Spokesman/Executive Assistant to Chairman

Portfolio
Voltronic Power Technology Corp.,Taiwan Truewin Technology Co., Ltd., Oriental Union Chemical Corporation, Dong Yao Biotechnology co., LTD., Powerland

Fields of Investment
Power electronics, energy storage, electric vehicles, semiconductors, sensor, image detection, payment flow and others

Investment Rounds
After series A

Golden Canyon Venture Capital Investment Co.,Ltd is a 100% subsidiary of the listed company Chien Kuo Construction Co., Ltd., and its main business is to invest in unlisted companies with development potential.

Jonathan Lee / General Manager

Portfolio


Fields of Investment
unlimited

Investment Rounds
Expansion period

HIM International Music is an independent record label and artist management company. It focuses on investing in life and entertainment-related areas.

Roger Lu / Vice President

Portfolio
iCarry, BEAST KINGDOM, ECOCO

Fields of Investment
Life and entertainment related industries, cultural and creative performing arts, new technology application, 5G application, XR application, Gaming, and Sports.

Investment Rounds
Before IPO

Hive Ventures invests in early stage teams, who seeks to develop the building blocks of the SMART Hyperconnected world. Through data and technology; From Taiwan to the World.

Yan Lee / Founding Partner


Portfolio
Canner, PicSee, Botrista, ProfetAI, InstillAI, InfuseAI, IsCoolLab, KryptoGO

Fields of Investment
AI, Big Data, IoT, SAAS, Blockchain

Investment Rounds
Seed to series A

Intellectual Property Innovation Corporation (IPIC) is a new venture which is spinoff from ITRI. Operating as a wholly owned subsidiary of ITIC, IPIC aims to help capital investment of the domestic startups or enterprises, provide patent analysis service, assist researchers commercialize their invention, and enhance industry competitive advantage. Services include diversified capital investment and integrated IP management.

Xiao Zhen Wang / Assistant Manager

Portfolio
Seer Microelectronics, Inc., Taiwan Electron Microscope Instrument Corporation, KNCKFF Co., Ltd., InterAgent Co., Ltd., Orion go Co., Ltd., Phoenix Pioneer technology

Fields of Investment
All kinds of early technology

Investment Rounds
Seed, angel round

LUCIMA is an investment company specializing in primary (VC and PE) and secondary markets (US/Asia equities). Our venture investments span Healthcare, Telecom, Technology, Green Energy, and SaaS.

Fion Yen / Assistant

Portfolio
WISH MOBILE、GREEN SHEPHERD、VERYBUY)、PT CEMERLANG MULTIMEDIA

Fields of Investment
AI & Data Intelligence、AR/VR、Green Energy、Connecting Device & IoT、Mobile Application、Digital Content & Experience Technology、Martech & New Commerce、Cool ideas & New Business

Investment Rounds
Pre A to Series B

Founded in 2019, Paragon Investment Corporation is venture capital firm focusing on early-stage tech companies. We invest in digital technologies and innovations such as Big Data, AI, Software in Taiwan, China, SEA, and North America, typically at the Seed to Series A stage.
Our team has diversifying expertise, experience and connections with industries, dedicate to capitalize, support and grow the portfolios with resources and disciplines. Our vision is to help accelerate startups go global and create sustainable value.

Michael Lo / General Manager
Doris Huang / Vice President
Alvin Tseng / Vice President

Portfolio
Yoda Pharmaceuticals, GoSky AI, PrecisemAb Biotech, Gemini Data, Evo, GRAID, Lydia AI, Spaceship, International Accelerator

Fields of Investment
SaaS, AI, Big Data, Fintech, Biotech, Others(business model innovation)

Investment Rounds
Early Stage( Seed, Pre-A, A, B round)

Rich Fish Investment was established in 2022. With the experience in blockchain-based start-ups coaching at Asia Blockchain Accelerator and asset management of both fiat and digital currencies, the founder, James Cheng, lead the Rich Fish Investment strives to work together with the invested start-ups to achieve success.

James Cheng / Founder/GM

Portfolio
MetaOne, SecuX

Fields of Investment
Cryptocurrency, e-commerce, biotechnology, healthy food, e-sports entertainment

Investment Rounds
Seed, Angel

Saga Unitek Venture is a professional venture capital and private equity fund management company, specializing in investing in middle-market, growth-oriented companies in China, Taiwan and the US. Our primary goals are to add value to our portfolio companies and consequently deliver a better return to our fund investors. We practice a hands-on approach. Each of our partners has in-depth, hands-on experience in operating and managing companies. Saga Unitek manages a sophisticated network and framework of quality deal sourcing. The company consistently reviews over 300 deals every year. We provide venture capital and growth capital to fledgling companies with growth potential, proprietary advantage in its chosen segment.

Alex Tsai / Vice President

Portfolio
Laster Tech Co., Ltd., Newmax Technology Co., Ltd., G-tank International Co., Ltd., Yorkey Optical International (cayman) Limited, Unique Optical Industrial Co., Ltd., Formosa Advanced Technologies Co., Ltd., Subtron Technology Co., Ltd., Viking Tech Corporation, Leadtrend Technology Corporation, Asolid Technology Co., Ltd., Health Ever Bio-tech Co., Ltd., Wegoluck Co., Ltd., Genovior Biotech Corporation, Gemini Data, E-vehicle Semiconductor Technology Company Limited, Focaltech Smart Sensors Co., Ltd., Focaltech Smart Sensors Co., Ltd., Alar Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Fields of Investment
Biotech, Agriculture technology, optoelectronic, semiconductor, Internet, Software

Investment Rounds
Angel, pre A, series A, series B and series C

SparkLabs Taiwan is a Taiwan Focus startup accelerator & VC fund that’s the beachhead for the outside, and a digital transformation catalyst for the inside. We invest in all the startups selected into our accelerator program with our own fund and assist them to go global and secure the next round of funding.

Edgar Chiu / Co-Founder & Managing Partner
Flora Hsieh / Program Director

Portfolio
Influenxio, FunNow, Pickupp, GRAID Technology, Just Kitchen, Kneron, Amazing Talker

Fields of Investment
IOT、AI and machine learning、AR/VR、FinTech、E-Commerce, Cyber Security, Digital Health, Robotics, Industrial and Consumer Products, Connected Cars, etc.

Investment Rounds
Pre-Seed to Series A

Symbridge Machinery Co., Ltd is an international trading company founded in Taiwan(R.O.C.). Danfo International Trade Co., Ltd. in Shenzhen is a subsidiary of Symbridge Group and has entered in Mainland China over 20 years. We have more than 100 employees in Group and turnover of about EURO 30 Million per year. Our main business is International trade and exclusive agent selling world trade hydraulic components and equipment. The sales network covers all Taiwan and Mainland China; we are country-wide hydraulic professional agent and stand on the leading position in the field.
In 2017, Symbridge improves service and product line to our customers. A new department, Intelligence automation is started. Our main products are Universal Robots- collaborative robot and Nachi Robots- industrial robot, and we dedicated to provide robot-related system integration for customers.

Adam Chen / General Manager

Portfolio
Mbran Filtra

Fields of Investment
Smart Manufacturing, Water Treatment

Investment Rounds
Angel, Pre A, Pre B

TA Taipei Angels Investment hopes to invest in the startup team as an angel investor. In addition to providing appropriate financial support, the partners in various fields of Taipei Angels can provide professional management, market development, profit model, human resource planning, internal control management, corporate governance, etc. Consultation and resources.

Vincent Lu / General Partner & Director

Portfolio
EpiSonica Corporation, Genovior Biotech Corporation, FunNow Ltd, SciKet(科研市集), LumiSTAR Biotechnology, Inc., Sightour, Inc., AnHorn Medicines Co., Ltd., Tensor Tech CO., LTD

Fields of Investment
Biotech & CleanTech, Cultural Creativity Industry, Mobile & Commerce, Software & Services, Technology & Hardware.

Investment Rounds
seed, Angel and series A

Taiwan Mobile Co. (TWM) is a leading telecom operator providing mobile, fixed-line, cable TV and broadband services.

Ken Chang / Manager

Portfolio
91APP, Cloudmile, LineMan, Soundon, Carsome, 17Live

Fields of Investment
eCommerce, cybersecurity, cloud, AI

Investment Rounds
Series B to Pre-IPO

In order to drive domestic investment energy and enhance economic growth momentum, the National Development Council combined with private forces to establish the "Taiwania Capital Management Corporation". The company has raised two funds-"New Technology Fund (Taishan Buffalo)" and "Biotech Medical Fund (Taishan Buffalo No. 2)".

Andy Ho / Senior Investment Manager

Portfolio
Kdan Mobile Software Ltd., DCARD TAIWAN LTD., ANNJI PHARMACEUTICAL CO., LTD., EirGenix Inc., SyneuRx International (Taiwan) Corp., Canner, Inc., URSrobot AI Inc., Tantti Laboratory Inc., Cognito Health Inc., MECHAVISION INC., Ubiik Inc., etc.

Fields of Investment
IoT, Biotechnology and Medicine

Investment Rounds
Early to Extension Stage

Ta Ya Enterprise, the Company's former entity, was founded in Tainan City. 1967 - Changed name to Ta Ya Electric Wire & Cable Co., Ltd., and began production of magnet wires in addition to high-voltage rubber-insulated cables. 1986 -Relocated to the current address at Kuan Miao Dist. With a headquarter in Taiwan, Ta Ya has since begun constructing production facilities in China and Vietnam. In the last 60 years, the Company was fortunate to have a team of employees who worked diligently with mutual benefit, and who are constantly exploring and seeking diversification into new businesses.

Even Teng / Director
Jason Teng / Manager

Portfolio
Bora Pharmaceuticals, WinWay Technology, Txone, Tensor Tech, Fullhope Biomedicsl,TE pharma

Fields of Investment
Biotech & Clean Tech,Cultural Creativity Industry, Mobile & Commerce, Software & Services,Technology & Hardware

Investment Rounds
seed, PreA, Series A

TBB Venture Capital Co., Ltd. was established in 2018, it is a 100% owned subsidiary by Taiwan Business Bank. Our purpose is to introduce the concept of “Mezzanine Finance”, which is while banks provide SME financing services, TBB VC participate in investment at the same time. We hope this can create an additional channel that assist SMEs to btain funds needed for corporate transformation and innovative upgrading. Looking for co-assist more potential unicorns start-up.

James Lai / Senior Investment Manager
Alan Lin / Investment Manager

Portfolio
EirGenix, Pinkoi, Lungteh, Locus Cell.

Fields of Investment
We followed the “Five Plus Two Industry Innovation Plan” promoted by the Taiwanese government, which mainly focused on “Semiconductors”, “Biomedicine”, “Carbon Neutrality and New Economic Impetus”, and other industries that are encouraged by the relevant policy.

Investment Rounds
Angel round、A round、B round、C round

TFB Capital is a venture capital company which is wholly owned by Taipei Fubon Bank.

Loren Wu / Investment Associate
Wiki Liu / Investment Associate

Portfolio
8 investments in fintech and smart manufacturing in Asia, America and Africa

Fields of Investment
FinTech and the “Five Plus Two Industry Innovation Plan” promoted by the Taiwanese government

Investment Rounds
Series A to Pre IPO

With more than $1.2 billion under management, TTVC also manages government-aided equity to invest innovative companies and catalyze enterprise development. Our investment portfolio covers a broad spectrum of technologies and markets such as IT, healthcare, consumer product, and material sciences sectors.

Jerry Chen / Director

Portfolio
91APP, Bafang Yunji International Company, AnnJi Pharmaceutical, Steminent Biotherapeutics, Inc., Somnics, Inc., Yun Yun Ai Baby Camera Co., Ltd., Pressplay, Hahow, Backer Founder

Fields of Investment
New economic , AI, biotechnology, medicine and health-related industries

Investment Rounds
Series A, series B and seriesC

UMC Capital was established in 2001 and is a corporate venture capital (Corporate Venture Capital) in which UMC Corp. holds 100% of its shares. The funds managed by UMC Capital belong to a sustainable fund structure. In addition to providing consulting and planning services for venture capital, it has investment bases in the United States, China and Taiwan around the world, and provides corporate innovation through strategic cooperation, investment and mergers and acquisitions. The advantages of the solution, work hand in hand with the entrepreneurial team to achieve success, and continue to provide new drivers of corporate innovation and growth.

Tsung Lin Tsai / Assistant Manager

Portfolio
Appier, Dcard, Hahow, Reed Semi, NeuroBlade, Ramon Space

Fields of Investment
Semiconductors, early technologies (unlimited fields)

Investment Rounds
unlimited

Founded in 1951, the United Daily News Group (UDN Group) has chronicled news and history made each day for more than 70 years. Looking forward, the UDN Group continues to move to digital convergence for sustainable operation of its journalistic endeavors, aiming to make Taiwan a better place.

GaviannTseng / Investment Manager

Portfolio
Funiverse Co, L'elan Enterprise CO, WritePath, ikala, GoodDeal, koodata, ischool , LaVidaTecCo

Fields of Investment
Tier 1: Healthcare、AI
Tier 2: Cultural and Creative/IP、financial data
Tier 3: Curate、education、audio/video

Investment Rounds
PreA to Series B

Walden International was established in 1987 and is headquartered in San Francisco, USA, with offices in Taipei, Silicon Valley, Singapore, Beijing, Shanghai, India and Israel. Walden International manages more than US$2.6 billion in funds worldwide, with more than 500 investee companies in 12 countries, and successfully listed on 15 stock exchanges.

Samantha Lee / General Manager Special Assistant

Portfolio
Aquantia Corp., Berkeley Lights, Inc., Bolb Inc. ,Calysta Energy Inc., CNEX LABS, Inc., DSP Concepts Inc., ETA, Compute, Inc., Innovium, Inc., Inphi, Corporation, InSense Inc., Lion, Semiconductor Inc., LucidWorks, Inc, MEMS Drive Inc., Mojo Networks, NOD, Inc., Paxata, Inc., Shakr Media Co., SugarCRM Inc., Synacor, Inc., VeriSilicon, Holdings Co., Ltd., Volta Industies LLC

Fields of Investment
Semiconductors and Electronics, Clean Tech, Health & Life Science, Consumer, Internet & Digital Media and Software, Emerging Technologies

Investment Rounds
Seed , early stage and expansion stage

Wistron Corporation focuses on Information and Communications Technology (ICT) products, provides customized product development and services, and is a global leader in the ICT industry. In recent years, Wistron has used its strong R&D and technological innovation capabilities, and the growth and development driven by diversified product development, to develop portable computer products, desktop computer systems, servers and network storage devices, display products, communication products, and After-sales maintenance services. Wistron has also actively expanded into the cloud business, display vertical integration-related businesses, and the green resource business of disposal and regeneration of electronic products after the disposal of electronic products, and has become a pioneer in providing innovative technology services (Technology Service Provider, TSP).

Alex Chiu / Director
Peter Pan / Director
Jack Hsu / Manager
Billy Liu / CVC Office

Portfolio


Fields of Investment
AIoT, big data, intelligent manufacturing, SW/FW system integration, optoelectronic, electronic components / motors, precision instrument, computer and computer peripherals

Investment Rounds
Angel, pre-A and series A