Cornerstone Ventures

Cornerstone Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Taipei, Taiwan. It invests in founding teams working in internet, digitization, artificial intelligence and emerging technologies, with a stated interest in startups using technology to reshape industries. The firm frames its approach as a long-term relationship with founders rather than a one-off transfer of capital, positioning itself as a partner from the earliest stages of a company's development.

Investment activity is organised through two programmes. The First Check Program targets pre-institutional and early-stage teams, with cheques of USD 100,000 to USD 500,000. The General Investment Program serves teams at other stages of development, with investments of USD 200,000 to USD 1 million. Both combine capital with hands-on support, including customer and partner introductions, assistance with future fundraising rounds, and advice and feedback.

Geographically, the firm is anchored in Taipei but explicitly welcomes teams with ambitions reaching beyond Taiwan. Its operating style is described as collaborative but non-interventionist: the firm works alongside founders and shares advice while leaving operational decisions with the companies it backs.