Investors in Taiwan

Taiwan Incubator SME Development Corporation is a venture capital and private equity firm specializing in startup, expansion stage and mature stage investment. It seeks to invest in manufacturing, logistics, financials, services, semiconductor and peripherals, optoelectronics and peripherals, precision machinery, electric communications, biomedical and green energy sectors. The firm typically invests NT of 5 to 50 million per portfolio companies. It prefers to invest in Taiwan region. Taiwan Incubator SME Development Corporation is based in Taiwan.

Top Taiwan Venture Capital Group is one of the largest and leading venture capital management team based in Taiwan.Across our 15 years of experience in Greater China, we have invested in more than 250 successful companies, many of which have later become investors in our funds. Year after year, we consistently created value for our investors and investees, developed numerous new business opportunities for our portfolio companies, and cultivated a network of partnership between well-established companies from different industries. Our team is comprised of 20 investment professionals with an average of more than 10 years of industry experiences.

ITIC is a venture capital firm operating out of Taiwan. Since our founding in 1979, we’ve invested over US$ 400 million across the globe to nurture industry leaders. Our unique value proposition to startups and partners stems from two key strengths: the depth of expertise we draw on, and the breadth of resources we draw from.

We invest in companies that develop enabling technologies and meaningful applications.By working closely with entrepreneurs to develop a deep understanding of their business and technology, we identify ways to help them overcome challenges and capture new opportunities through the Mesh Network – our global ecosystem of cross-industry partners.

The Taiwan Venture Capital Association (TVCA) serves as the national representative body for the venture capital industry in Taiwan, facilitating connections between investors and startups, and managing government-backed initiatives like the National Development Fund's Angel Investment Program.

We are a Venture Studio. Established in 2014, Nogle partners with early-stage startups and tackles new ventures, surrounding entrepreneurs with the proper support to develop new and disruptive products. As a Venture Studio, we build multiple ventures simultaneously. We identify the promising ones, and provide technology know-how, development and management skills – and of course funding – to turn those ground-breaking ideas into working businesses.Our Mission Become the leading Venture Studio in Asia. We are on a mission to fuel companies that combine profit and purpose. We aim to grow companies with new solutions in a profitable and scalable way.Our VisionNogle is a platform to empower entrepreneurship through the provision of technology, business consultancy, funding and shared operational and human resources, in return for a vested interest in the ventures created.Nogle’s infrastructure increases the ventures’ opportunity for success and optimizes its growth. “We aim to become the leading Venture Studio in Asia.” Nogle LifeWork or Play ? Why not have both? We have created a work environment that is fun, creative and filled it with people that along the work journey will become your friends and your family. At Nogle, there is nothing that would not be considered. We encourage free flow of ideas and experimentation. We believe a healthy balance between work, life and enjoyment, is what fosters great thinking. At Nogle, you will build on your curiosity, your passions and your drive to make a difference. You will have access to world-class tools, state-of-art technology, some of the industry’s brightest minds and endless opportunities. Nogle invests in its people, the rest just falls into place.

KK Fund is a venture capital fund to invest in seed stage internet and mobile startups across South East Asia, Hong Kong and Taiwan.

AppWorks is a startup community built by founders, for founders. We are committed to fostering the next generation of entrepreneurs in Greater Southeast Asia (TW+SEA) and helping them facilitate the region’s transition into the digital era. Just as mobile completely transformed the status quo, we believe nascent technologies such as AI and blockchain will eventually redefine the global paradigm. As such, whether it’s mentorship, investment, or talent, AppWorks has established a one-stop shop for ambitious founders willing to bet against the consensus and drive a change they see in the world.

Comanche is an information technology solutions company based in Thailand. We have more than 20 years’ experience in the hotel IT industry, creating management systems that provide seamless integrated solutions for hotels and serviced apartments. Our name and reputation have been established since 1996. We now have more than 600 customers in 17 countries, with hotels ranging in size from 19 rooms up to 1,300 rooms. More than 30 percent of our current customers are hotels that have converted from other software systems. Along with our home base of Thailand, we have customers Myanmar, Vietnam, Laos, Australia, Cambodia, Hong Kong, Macau, China, Japan, Indonesia, Philippines, Maldives, Malaysia, Taiwan, India, Sri Lanka, and Singapore.

MediaTek is a global fabless semiconductor company that enables more than 1.5 billion consumer products a year. We are a market leader in developing tightly-integrated, power-efficient systems-on-chip (SoC) for mobile devices, home entertainment, network and connectivity, automated driving, and IoT.MediaTek’s mission is to provide people all over the world with great technology. By enabling consumer products that help better connect individuals to the world around them, MediaTek empowers people to expand their horizons and more easily achieve their goals.

GE Equity is a venture capital and private equity arm of GE Capital US Holdings, Inc. specializing in direct and fund of funds investments. For direct investments, the firm invests in growth equity financing with a focus on merger, acquisition, buyout and expansion finance; IPO financing; buyouts co-investments; late venture; special situations/turnarounds; secondary direct purchases; and recapitalizations. It seeks to invest in private company acquisitions, expansion capital, corporate partnerships, public to private acquisitions, platform buildups/ industry consolidations, and leveraged buyouts. It invests in mature middle market companies and in companies with differentiated technology. The firm typically invests through preferred stock, common stock, convertible stock, and warrants as equity structures. For fund of fund investments, the firm invests in limited partner investments in private equity funds. It invests in aerospace, aviation, industrial, consumer, clean technology, communications, advanced manufacturing, and transmission and distribution, energy, financial services, food, beverages, agriculture, software, information technology, entertainment, rail, enterprise solutions, business services, healthcare, information technology healthcare providers, medical technology, pharmaceuticals, media, satellites, oil and gas, infrastructure, security, sensing technology, transportation, and water. The firm seeks to invest in companies based in Asia including South East Asia and Asia Pacific region such as China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, India, Japan, Australia, Europe focusing on Spain, Latin America, Middle East, Africa, and North America. The firm invests between $1 million and $15 million with the capability to invest larger amounts. It make buyout investments and co-investments in companies with over 10% EBITDA margins and EBITDA of more than $35 million and growth capital investments in companies with more than $35 million as revenue. It seeks co-investments in sponsor-led transactions; equity investments in GE-agented debt facilities; and limited partnership positions in private equity funds. The firm seeks to invest in nonperforming loans. The firm seeks to take a minority ownership positions in established companies with high growth potential. It prefers to source its investments from private equity sponsors, intermediary, investment banks, and direct corporate investments. GE Equity was founded in 1995 and is based in Norwalk, Connecticut with offices across the United States, Europe, South America, Australia, and Asia.

UMC Capital OverviewUMC Capital manages evergreen structure funds with US$ 800MM of committed capital. We are 100% owned by UMC, a leading global semiconductor foundry and dual-listing on NYSE (UMC:US) and TSE (2303:TT). There are 4 offices globally and we focus on investment activities in US, China and Taiwan.

Fuel Capital is a private equity and venture capital firm specializing in growth-stage companies and mid-cap buyout transaction. It primarily invests in next generation information and communication technology; advanced manufacturing and robotics; high-performance medical equipment; and energy efficiency and electric vehicles as well as their sub-sectors. The firm seeks to invest in companies based in China, Taiwan, and South Korea. It prefers to invests between USD $5 million to USD $10 million in each deal. The firm prefers to exit through IPO. Fuel Capital was founded in August 2009 and is based in China with an additional office in Hong Kong.

HIVE Ventures was founded in 2014 with the mission to catalyze the global Armenian tech ecosystem by investing in startups led by Armenian entrepreneurs around the world. We not only provide venture capital but also offer mentorship and a Silicon Valley network of leading founders, operators and VCs. HIVE Ventures is a Hirair and Anna Hovnanian Foundation Initiative., Hive Ventures Limited is a venture capital firm specializing in early stage investment in artificial intelligence, Internet of Things, and blockchain. The firm was founded in 2018 and is based in Taipei, Taiwan.

Taipei Angels (TA) is a premium seed funding organization based in Taiwan, established in 2012. It comprises over 80 executives and entrepreneurs who provide capital and mentorship to early-stage startups in fields like Biotech, CleanTech, and Hardware.

The CID Group is a private equity and venture capital firm. For venture capital, the firm seeks make early stage investments in innovative technologies, healthcare, consumer, software and clean energy. Also for venture capital, it prefers to make industry integration by establishing a portfolio of vertical integrated and synergistic industry chains. For private equity, the firm specializes in growth capital transitioning to mature stage. Also for private equity, it typically tailors transformation plans for each portfolio, including mergers and acquisitions, spin-offs, restructuring, privatizations and re-listings. The firm also specializes in investments in late stage, management buyouts, turnarounds, recapitalization and restructuring, divisional spinouts, and spin-offs transactions. It prefers to invest in information technology, storage, automotive; wireless communication, industrial; technology and business services; telecom and media; franchise, FPD display, and transportation. Within Mainland China, the firm focuses on investments in education, semiconductor, and social networking services. It seeks to invest in companies based in Taiwan, China, Korea, Hong Kong, and the United States. The firm acquires both minority and majority stake in companies. It also co-invests with other private equity funds. The firm is also engaged in strategic shareholding in upstream enterprises in optoelectronics, optical materials, pharmaceuticals, AIoT, enterprise software, and ESG services. The CID Group was founded in 1998 and is based in Taipei, Taiwan with additional offices in Shanghai, China; and Singapore.

Vpon Ventures is the venture capital arm of Vpon Inc. specializing in start-ups. The firm seeks to invest in big data, artificial intelligence, and new economy-related industries in Asia. For start-ups, it prefers to invest in Japan and Hong Kong. Vpon Ventures is founded in 2020 and is based in Taiwan.

Founded in April 2003, Cathay Venture Inc. (“Cathay Venture”) is a subsidiary of Cathay Financial Holding Co., Ltd. (“Cathay FHC”). We are a venture capital that focuses on investing in companies with growth potential and we are committed to work with our portfolio companies to help them realize their highest potential. Cathay FHC (TSE:2882) is the holding company of the largest financial services group in Taiwan (“Cathay Group”). It is also a full-service financial institution with businesses in insurance, securities and banking. Through a comprehensive sales network comprising over 700 branches and 20,000 sales representatives combined with a robust cross-selling strategy, Cathay FHC has built a financial services network that provides more than 10 million customers with a one-stop shop for all of their financial service needs. Cathay Venture is an Evergreen Fund with a flexible investment mandate that allows us to invest in seed, growth and/or late stage companies. Cathay Venture has invested in about 300 companies to date. With extensive experiences in investing and working with private companies, Cathay Venture seeks to add value to its portfolio firms through a collaborative approach, provides assistance in the management and operations of the portfolio companies and, where appropriate, connects the portfolio companies to the wider resources and network of the Cathay Group. Cathay is able to offer rich marketing resources, distribution channels, customers and data that could assist in refining/improving the features of the offerings of our investment partners.

TGVest Capital is a private equity firm specializing in late stage, pre-IPO, buyout, PIPE, growth capital and middle market investment. It typically invests in semiconductors, advanced manufacturing, cloud and enterprise infrastructure, medical equipment and devices, medical technology, technology-enabled transformation, and non-tech innovation industries. The firm prefers to invest in Taiwan and Japan. TGVest Capital was founded in 2016 and is based in Taiwan with an additional office in Minato-ku (Tokyo), Japan.

Biomark Capital is a venture capital and private equity firm specializing in investments in early, mid, and later stage. The firm invests in medical and biotech projects. It prefers to invest in life sciences, innovative medicines, diagnostics, diagnostic medical equipment, therapeutics, molecular diagnostics, medical devices, healthcare delivery, pharmaceuticals, healthcare providers and services, healthcare technology, wellness, digital health, information technology, and industrial biotechnology companies. The firm typically invests globally with a focus on North America, along with a specific focus in Russia, Taiwan, India, and China. It usually makes investment between $5 million and $25 million. The firm seeks to make investments in companies with large clinical unmet medical need, established proof-of-concept, highly disruptive innovation, and large barriers to entry. Biomark Capital is based in Greenwich, Connecticut with an additional office in San Francisco, California.

Comma3 Ventures is a venture capital firm dedicated to discovering innovative blockchain teams globally. Since 2017, they have focused on early-stage Web3 investments, including DeFi, infrastructure, and gaming, with a network spanning from Asia to North America.

ForMED Ventures is a venture capital firm specializing in early stage investment in healthcare. medical technology, and medical devices sector. It seeks to invest in Israel, Taiwan and the United States. ForMED Ventures is based in New Taipei, Taiwan.

SinoPac Venture Capital was established in January 2003. In recent years, we have focused investments in the ecommerce, FinTech, Industry 4.0, automation, cultural and creative industries, and biomedical industries. Concurrently, with greater cross-straits interaction, we also proactively seek cooperating partners in China to expand our scale.SinoPac Venture Capital investment targets are mainly early stage, startup, and development phase enterprises. Secondarily, we also invest in mature and pre-IPO enterprises, with the aim of maintaining a stable stream of exits from each phase, enabling sustainable and consistent income streams over time.

SparkLabs Group is an accelerator and venture capital firm specializing in startups and early-stage. It prefers to invests in technology companies. It typically invests in Taiwan, Australia, China, Korea, Saudi Arabia and other countries. SparkLabs Group is based in South Korea.

Vincera Capital is a venture capital and private equity firm specializing in start-up, early stage, late stage, growth capital, mature, expansion, and mezzanine stage of investments. The firm primarily invests in electronic components, green energy, consumer retail, consumer driven product, application, services, industrial, energy industry with high-end materials, telephone equipment, telecommunication services, semiconductors, cloud computing, wireless application service providers, wireless device software, mobile networking, medical treatment, niche traditional markets, healthcare, specialty chemicals, and technology sectors. It seeks to invest in companies based in Asia Pacific and in Greater China region, with major focus on Taiwanese-owned enterprise in China and with minor focus on Taiwan. The firm prefers to invest in Taiwanese-owned Enterprises in China (TECs). It typically invests between $500 thousand to $20 million on its portfolio companies. Vincera Capital was founded in 1997 and is based in Taipei, Taiwan, with additional office in Menlo Park, California.