Lingfeng Capital

In 2007 a group of friends hooked up in Silicon Valley to launch Translink Capital. With backgrounds from traditional rivals China, Japan, Korea and Taiwan, a student of history might have been skeptical. From that diversity emerged uncommonly powerful connections. Since our founding, we have raised 8 funds to invest in and support innovative early stage startups. Institutionalized growth platform What we’ve built is remarkably valuable for entrepreneurs and their companies. Translink Capital is the essential startup investment partner for some of the world’s most successful global multinationals. In that role we connect founders to resources, relationships, markets, and opportunities in multiple industry sectors. What races our pulse We typically invest in early stage US-based tech companies that can benefit from our unique connections. Our primary focus is Series A, but we might also invest in seed and later stage startups. We have a lot in common with entrepreneurs in these sectors: AgTech Automotive Blockchain Component Consumer Digital health E-Commerce Enterprise FinTech Gaming Infrastructure Mobility Retail Robotics Semiconductor Climb aboard and hold on tight Hands-on, attentive, approachable... Translink is a new kind of VC partner. Our track record reveals the value of bringing US-based startups together with the right strategic partners in Asia.

Our mission is to identify and invest in the most promising Deep Tech opportunities through strategic partnerships with leading VCs in North America and Europe. A global fund of funds approach Our fund of funds model harmonizes VC returns, smoothing out the fluctuations that come with different market cycles and fund stages. Enhanced Risk Management and Speed: By diversifying CVC investments across funds, Nour Capital enhances the pace of investment while minimizing risk. Corporate Insight Beyond Boundaries: Nour Capital offers a unique vision into corporate blind spots, unveiling uncharted territories. Unrivaled Global Network Access: Nour Capital empowers investors by acting as a limited partner (LP) within VC funds, unlocking unprecedented access to an expansive array of innovation partners. Prioritizing Sustainable Returns: At Nour Capital our focal point is to deliver sustainable returns on investment (ROI). This commitment is fortified by meticulous risk management strategies. We are all-in on Deep Tech We believe Deep Tech is the area that is the most important to the future of ASEAN countries, requiring a breadth and depth of investing expertise. Infrastructure Blockchain: Blockchain technology continues to evolve and disrupt various industries. Its applications extend beyond cryptocurrencies, encompassing vital sectors such as supply chain management, healthcare, and finance. In this dynamic landscape, there is an increasing emphasis on not only scalability, interoperability, and sustainability but also operational efficiency in blockchain development. Generative AI: Generative AI models like GPT-3 have witnessed remarkable advancements in natural language understanding and generation. These models are at the forefront of various applications, from content generation and language translation to fostering creativity in art and music. Cybersecurity: With the increasing frequency and sophistication of cyberattacks, cybersecurity remains a critical investment theme. Focus areas include AI-driven threat detection, zero-trust architecture, and secure cloud computing solutions. Hardware Semiconductors: The global semiconductor shortage has underscored the pivotal role of this industry in the modern world. Investments are strategically directed towards advancing chip manufacturing processes, harnessing AI-accelerated computing, and developing technologies for autonomous vehicles. Quantum Computing: Quantum computing is undeniably in its early stages, yet it radiates immense potential. The realm of research and development is currently laser-focused on two key objectives: constructing scalable quantum processors and delving into the possibilities of quantum algorithms across diverse applications like cryptography and optimization. Robotics & Drones: The transformative power of robotics and drones is reshaping industries such as logistics, agriculture, healthcare, and even modern warfare. Investments in this dynamic sector are strategically aimed at enhancing the autonomy, precision, and adaptability of robots and drones. Sustainable World Biotech: Biotechnology is experiencing a rapid evolution, driven by current trends and innovations. The focus now extends beyond traditional biotech domains into cutting-edge areas such as personalized medicine, gene editing, and regenerative therapies. These advancements are revolutionizing not only healthcare but also agriculture and environmental solutions. Sustainable Energy: Sustainable energy is at the forefront of the global energy transition, with renewable sources like solar and wind playing an increasingly pivotal role. As the world accelerates its shift towards cleaner and more sustainable power generation, the research and investments within this sector are evolving to address new trends and challenges. Future Mobility: Future mobility extends beyond the realm of electric vehicles, autonomous driving technology, and urban mobility solutions. It signifies a comprehensive transformation in transportation, driven by the need for seamlessly connected ecosystems that cater to the evolving demands of the new hybrid working culture and embrace the latest trends. Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 signifies the ongoing revolution in manufacturing and supply chain management, leveraging cutting-edge technologies to drive efficiency and innovation. Within this theme, we explore new trends that are not only global but also highly relevant to the ASEAN and Southeast Asia regions. Advanced Supply Chain: Advanced Supply Chain initiatives are gaining momentum, both globally and in ASEAN and Southeast Asia. New trends include: Resilience through Localization, Sustainability and Circular Economy, Data-Driven Visibility. Digital Banking: Digital banking is evolving to meet the unique needs of ASEAN and Southeast Asia. Key trends include: Financial Inclusion, Cross-Border Payment Solutions, Cybersecurity for Financial Data Smart Manufacturing: Smart manufacturing is poised to revolutionize production in ASEAN and Southeast Asia with trends such as: - Customization and Flexibility, Skills Development, Sustainable Practices. Nour Capital is committed to staying at the forefront of Industry 4.0 investments, actively supporting these trends to drive economic growth and technological advancement in the ASEAN and Southeast Asia regions. Our investments aim to harness the transformative power of Industry 4.0 technologies, ensuring that the benefits of this revolution are accessible and applicable to the unique challenges and opportunities present in the region.

Founded in 2016, Next Big Thing AG (NBT) is the leading venture studio and early-stage investment company in the Machine Economy. We combine technical understanding, innovative leadership, and determination to reimagine the future in ways that empower a more prosperous, sustainable, and democratized world. By combining the collective experience of forward-thinkers and technology experts, we drive sustainable change and provide long-term support to aspiring founders, businesses, and investors through a technical co-founding approach. With our diverse portfolio of IoT, AI, and DLT ventures, we have developed a unique way to build industry-leading, venture-funded companies that provide impactful solutions to address current and future challenges. We strive to democratize investments and data and want to use technology to put power and ownership back into the hands of the people. We aim to leverage the potential of emerging technologies to accelerate autonomous machine commerce, unlock new types of value exchange, and gain greater access to innovation, development, and financial services. With the help of our diverse network of entrepreneurs, investors, corporates, startups, thought-leaders, and enthusiasts, NBT prioritizes digitalization and technology as a solution to step into the future with optimism and creativity.

Sierra Ventures invests in the future of The Enterprise. We invest early – primarily Seed and Series A – and look for proven product market fit, disruption in the market, and strong IP. We tend to lead investment rounds and reserve capital for follow on rounds to support our entrepreneurs as they grow. We believe that partnership is paramount. We work closely with all of the entrepreneurs we invest in, guiding them with expertise and capital to help their companies grow and deliver on their promise. We understand that great companies don’t get built overnight, and we don’t mind rolling up our sleeves and getting our hands dirty. In fact, we enjoy it. Sierra’s Investment FocusDATA/AI The volume of data has exploded, and with the emergence of the cloud, new tools are being developed with many data infrastructure software platforms focusing specifically on artificial intelligence (AI) & machine learning (ML). We’re excited about companies that make it easier to ingest, access, and analyze data. Sub-sectors within Data/AI include AI/ML and Big Data. VERTICAL SAAS Many industries that rely on excel or pen and paper have been forced to dramatically increase the pace of technology adoption. Vertical SaaS represents the shift to specialization where software is business-specific and is designed for a specific domain. Sub-sectors within Vertical SaaS include FinTech, EnterpriseApps, and Security. INFRASTRUCTURE Next-Gen Infrastructure will be the core connecting fabric for all future technology capabilities. Wide-scale improvement is needed in order to enable applications to run consistently in almost any location across the globe. Organizations have expedited infrastructure modernization strategies which continues to drive growth in the sector. Sub-sectors within Infrastructure include Cloud and IoT. Next-Gen TechnologiesDIGITAL HEALTH Adoption of Health software has been faster than ever before due to the pandemic tailwind and technology trends that put the consumer in charge. New tools are being developed to reach patients creating opportunities with Pharma, Providers, and Payers. We anticipate a dramatic shift towards more value based care (payer / provider) and digitization and decentralization (pharma). WEB3 Web3 promises to make the internet as accessible, open sourced, secure, and decentralized as possible with the goal of benefiting the people engaging, not central organizations. We are looking at the full Web3 ecosystem including Decentralized Applications (DApps), Decentralized Finance (DeFi), Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs), Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs), Cryptocurrencies, and more. A sub-sector we focus on within Web3 includes Blockchain. INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION Digitally non-native industries like Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Logistics are seeking ways to find cost parity and production reliability while adhering to increasing demand across the globe. Humans alone will not be able to keep pace with these market trends and automation will be a key driver in movements like Industry 4.0. Sub-sectors within Industrial Automation include Robotics and Devices. CONSUMER The ubiquity of smartphones has enabled consumers to access goods and services with relative ease and companies are tuning into customer needs and engaging with their increasingly loyal customer base, leading to viral adoption patterns. Additionally, Consumer social platforms have allowed individuals to express themselves and make money doing it, giving more power to the “Creator Economy”. We are interested in Creator Economy and mission driven D2C Applications & Marketplaces. ECOMMERCE A fast growing eCommerce market has been bolstered by the pandemic and every part of the value chain is seeing disruption. The eCommerce software market is driven by market trends like headless eCommerce and ReCommerce. B2B eCommerce has exploded globally and we think the US market will catch up in the coming years. A sub-sector we focus on within eCommerce is Marketplaces. EDTECH Digital and tech-enabled learning has been accelerated in the classroom and the boardroom by the pandemic and social trends such as “the great resignation”. Trends like VR/AR and the Metaverse becoming mainstream combined with the price of enablement devices like smartphones, tablets, and computers decreasing to make technology more accessible than ever have created a market that is ripe for EdTech to flourish.

Giakaa Capital focuses on blockchain startups enhancing digital public infrastructure. Our experienced team offers strategic support to streamline your journey and boost growth, helping you advance your digital vision. We respect that every founder will have their own unique journey. We’re here to help you explore your own path. We’re different in that weInvest with permanent capital, which means we have a long-term horizon time in our founder support Have experience building fintech/crypto businesses on six continents, with unique insights on both scaling global organisations and hyperlocalising them, often in very difficult markets Have access to an incredible broad global network in financial services, fintech and crypto, across everything from talent and investors to regulators and banks Our investor community210 investor partners across the globe 43 countries across emerging and developed markets 23% female Investors and/or led funds What we look for Our firm is dedicated to investing in companies that are shaping a more equitable and accessible digital public infrastructure globally. We focus on firms that are modernizing existing infrastructures as well as those that are pioneering new digital solutions in sectors like public data management and secure digital identities. Our mission is to champion innovators who are building the foundations of a more open and fair digital ecosystem, ensuring it is accessible to all. When to approach us We like to be early investors in your business, even if you are pre-product or pre-revenue. If you're confident in your concept and have started validating your idea, we'd love to learn about you. Typically, we'd like to see a prototype alongside a roadmap illustrating your approach. If you have a lead investor, we can move quickly to match your timeline. What we look for We are a global investor capitalising on Giakaa Capital operating and investing experience across 6 continents. We invest in both emerging and developed markets.

Founded in 2020, Citta Capital is a venture capital firm based in Palo Alto, California. We prefer to invest in early stage and early growth stage companies in AI/ML, big data, cloud, healthcare technology, IoT, marketplaces, SaaS and enterprise, blockchain, and robotics. Our seasoned investment team has a good mix of extensive startup experiences as entrepreneur and strong operating background as senior executive of global companies. We are committed to be your long-term partners to take on challenges and pursue game-changing ideas.