Beyond Ventures (2026)

26/03/2026

𝐁𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 is delighted to announce that two of our portfolio companies were honored at the prestigious 2025 Deloitte Greater Bay Area Technology Fast Program, held on March 26, 2026.

𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐌𝐞𝐝, a biotech company dedicated to the in house discovery and development of first in class drugs addressing global unmet medical needs, has built a diverse pipeline spanning ophthalmic therapies, recombinant botulinum toxin, immuno oncology, and pet immune drugs.

Another winning company, 𝟎𝟏 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞, is a pioneering biotech firm focused on developing and commercializing advanced liquid biopsy technologies for cancer early detection and continuous monitoring, empowering clinicians with non invasive, real time insights into patient health.

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to these exceptional companies recognized as part of the 2025 Deloitte GBA Fast 40, celebrating their remarkable founding teams, visionary leadership, and ability to transform groundbreaking research and development into commercially viable solutions.

As one of the capital partners of the Awards Program, Beyond Ventures was honored to have our Senior Vice President, Ms. Floria Chan, in attendance to witness these memorable moments and share the joy with Ms. Liza Ko, CFO of MingMed, and Ms. Meixi Chen, Chief Business Officer of 01 Life, who proudly represented their companies in receiving the awards and celebrating the region’s next generation of unicorns.

We look forward to continuing our mission of empowering visionary founders and advancing groundbreaking technologies that shape the future of healthcare and beyond. At Beyond Ventures, we remain committed to supporting innovation that transforms lives and strengthens Hong Kong’s role as a hub for world class AI and technology excellence.

26/03/2026

𝐁𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 is proud to have participated in Jumpstarter 2026, Asia’s leading startup and tech event held on March 12–13, 2026.

Our Investment Team members, James Chan, Associate Investment Director and Sharon Wang, Investment Manager, contributed as semi-finalist judges in the Global Startup Competition, helping select the top 30 finalists from an outstanding pool of startups.

The highlight of the event was our 𝐂𝐨-𝐟𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫, 𝐋𝐚𝐩 𝐌𝐚𝐧, who joined the panel discussion “Beyond the Chip: Investing in the Physical Backbone of AI.” With over 25 years of experience in managing networks and data centers, Lap Man shared valuable insights into why global giants are building AI data centers in Southeast Asia. He also explained how data center location strategies have evolved over time, shifting from prioritizing proximity to users towards leveraging state of the art, long distance, high speed connectivity.

His perspectives resonated strongly with the audience, sparking lively discussions and leaving participants inspired by his insights and forward-looking vision.

At Beyond Ventures, we remain committed to empowering startups and driving transformative growth across the region and beyond.

03/03/2026

As a strategic investment partner of the Hong Kong Investment Corporation (HKIC) since 2024, 𝐁𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 welcomes the new initiatives outlined in the 2026-27 Budget. We commend the HKIC's pivotal role in orchestrating synergy across the HKSAR Government, industry, academia, research, and investment sectors, building a more integrated and dynamic innovation ecosystem. What distinguishes the HKIC is that it combines the role of a traditional profit-seeking fund and a strategic governmental fund perfectly. While the HKIC is market-oriented and industry-focused, it is also a globally connected patient capital partner. By deploying capital strategically, the HKIC not only supports high-flying individual enterprises, but also catalyzes broader industrial development and strengthens Hong Kong's capital markets. In doing so, it reinforces Hong Kong's enduring competitiveness as a global hub for investment, technology, and entrepreneurship, bridging China and the world with credibility and foresight.

Over the past two years, it has been our privilege to collaborate closely with the HKIC, co-investing in a number of high-potential ventures across hardcore technology, biotech, and new energy/greentech. From early-stage Hong Kong universities’ startups to late-stage worldwide leading companies landing in Hong Kong. These investments span Hong Kong, Mainland China, and the rest of the world, with strong founding teams, significant revenue potential, global ambition and they further enhance Hong Kong innovation and technology ecosystems.

In response to the 2026-27 Budget, Beyond Ventures is thrilled to see that the HKIC has invested in over 190 projects spanning the above-mentioned sectors. We welcome the HKSAR Government’s continued commitment to innovation, covering industries such as biotech, AI, and new energy/greentech, sectors that are the focus of both the HKIC and Beyond Ventures. The proposed establishment of the Committee on AI+ and Industry Development Strategy with an initial focus on life and health technology and embodied AI, is conducive to formulating strategies and creating favorable policies for AI to empower the transformation and development of these industries.

Looking ahead, Beyond Ventures remains deeply committed to its long-term partnership with the HKIC. Together, we will continue to back visionary founders, drive technological breakthroughs, and solidify Hong Kong's position as a super-connector and super-value adder in the global tech landscape.

12/12/2025

Congratulations to Hong Kong Investment Corporation Limited (HKIC) on its outstanding achievements in its inaugural annual report.

𝐁𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 is honored to be a strategic partner of the HKIC. To date, our collaboration has yielded remarkable results. All companies in our investment portfolio have successfully secured or are advancing follow-on investment, with some projects already initiating IPO processes.

Most of these enterprises possess globally leading technologies or applications. At critical moments, the HKIC’s commitment to a "market-oriented operation" model and the principle of "patient capital" played an irreplaceable role: it not only provided these companies with strategic support far beyond capital, helping them overcome challenges from inception and R&D to globalization, but also prevented potential sacrifices of long-term development due to short-term pressures. Moreover, it significantly boosted confidence in the USD venture capital industry across Hong Kong and Chinese Mainland. The HKIC’s successful groundwork has solidified a new, critical position and role for Hong Kong in the landscape of technological innovation within China and globally.

10/12/2025

𝐁𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬, a Hong Kong-based venture capital firm, is proud to participate in 𝐇𝐊𝐔𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐗𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓, supported by the HKUMed Tam Wing Fan Innovation Start-up Grant. This pioneering initiative empowers HKUMed project teams to sharpen their concepts and accelerate their path toward commercialization and funding.

From late October through December 2025, HKUMedXelerate 2025 offered a rich lineup of seminars, workshops, a biomedical industry immersion trip to Jiangsu, and a startup competition featuring a final pitch event. These activities enabled HKUMed researchers and founders to refine, elevate, and fast-track their innovative ideas into impactful healthcare solutions, while also creating valuable opportunities to connect with stakeholders across Hong Kong and China’s startup ecosystem.

We were honored to collaborate with our portfolio company MingMed, an innovative biotech firm specializing in first-in-class drug development to support this pioneering initiative by serving as seminar panelists and startup competition judges. The “𝘉𝘪𝘰𝘵𝘦𝘤𝘩 𝘉𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘬𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘴 – 𝘗𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘞𝘪𝘯𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘐𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵” 𝘴𝘦𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘳, held on November 20, 2025, featured 𝐌𝐫. 𝐋𝐚𝐩 𝐌𝐚𝐧, 𝐂𝐨-𝐟𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬, alongside Dr. Hui Ouyang, MingMed’s Chief Technology Officer, with Professor Joshua Ho, Assistant Dean (Innovation & Technology Transfer) of HKUMed as a moderator. Together, they shared valuable insights from the perspectives of venture capital and biotech research translation, earning highly positive feedback from the audience.

In addition, Mr. Oliver Chen, our Investment Director, served as one of the preliminary judges in late October, shortlisting 10 finalists from over 60 candidates. Dr. Hui Ouyang later joined the final judging panel, which selected five winners at the final pitch event on December 5, 2025. Each winning team was awarded HK$1.5 million in funding. Together with the other judges, Dr. Hui Ouyang provided invaluable insights and constructive suggestions to all participating project teams.

At Beyond Ventures, we firmly believe that supporting pioneering initiatives like HKUMedXelerate 2025 is a supportive way to empower aspiring researchers and founders. By providing insights, networks, and opportunities, we aim to accelerate their growth journeys and help drive the development of visionary healthcare innovations.

05/12/2025

𝐁𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 is honored to announce its appointment by the Hong Kong Investment Corporation Limited (HKIC) as 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐏𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐟𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐨 (𝐂𝐈𝐄𝐒 𝐈𝐏) 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐞 (𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐂𝐈𝐄𝐒).

“We would like to express our gratitude to the HKIC for its continued trust and recognition,” remarked 𝐌𝐫. 𝐋𝐚𝐩 𝐌𝐚𝐧, 𝐂𝐨-𝐟𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 & 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬. “The New CIES represents a bold and innovative policy initiative that 10% of the capital from the CIES IP be allocated to promote Hong Kong’s innovative & technology (I&T) development. This is not only visionary but also sets a benchmark for how capital can effectively amplify market-driven innovation. It underscores the distinctive strength of Hong Kong’s capital markets by seamlessly integrating government guidance with vibrant market dynamics, a hallmark of the HKIC’s strategic vision.”

The speed and efficiency of the HKIC’s implementation also further reflect the true spirit of Hong Kong. From the issuance of the invitation for proposals on October 31, 2025, to the application deadline on November 14, and the announcement of selected asset managers on December 2, in just 11 working days. The entire process exemplifies how a patient capital institution wholly owned by and representing the HKSAR Government can operate with the agility of a startup. This “Hong Kong speed” is a testament to the city’s world-class governance and ex*****on capabilities. The integration of public and private capital and the unparalleled ex*****on efficiency will be the two cornerstones for Hong Kong’s I&T development.

Beyond Ventures has long been a close partner of the HKIC, having co-invested in multiple projects across hard core, biotech, and new energy/greentech sectors. These collaborations include investments in global industry leaders, chain master enterprises and several highly potential companies preparing for IPOs on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.

Although Hong Kong has a deep talent pool and a highly international environment that fosters cutting-edge technological research, it lacks extensive industrial applications and market insights due to a relatively small local market. Therefore, getting more chain master or industry-leading corporations to Hong Kong accelerates the integration of local resources with these corporations. This synergy drives the innovation and technology ecosystem which is crucial to Hong Kong’s I&T development and also beneficial to these corporations.

“In alignment with this vision, Beyond Ventures will deploy its assigned capital from the 2025 Capital Batch of the CIES IP in close collaboration with the HKIC and the leading and chain master enterprises within the HKIC ecosystem. By forging strategic partnerships with these anchor players, Beyond Ventures aims to strengthen Hong Kong’s dual role as a “super connector” and a “super value-adder” in the global innovation landscape. We will collaborate with the HKIC and its ecosystem partners to inject vitality into Hong Kong's I&T ecosystem.” Mr. Lap Man added.

30/09/2025

We are pleased to share that our Co-founder and Managing Partner Lap Man, alongside Venture Partner Susan Hu and SVP Floria Chan, attended the inaugural 𝐁𝐞𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐊𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 (𝐇𝐊𝐁𝐔) on 26 Sep 2025, a landmark event celebrating innovation, entrepreneurship, and the launch of HKBU’s new start-up platform, Inno Nexus.

Hosted by the Knowledge Transfer Office (KTO) at HKBU, the event, themed “Be Driven. Be Engaged. Be a Unicorn,” showcased 25 start-ups spanning diverse sectors, including biotech, sustainable energy, digital IP protection, AI-driven solutions, agritech, and social enterprise.

As part of the exciting highlight, 𝐁𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with HKBU to mark a new chapter of strategic partnership and collaboration. Representing Beyond Ventures, Floria Chan signed the MOU, with Lap Man serving as witness. On HKBU’s side, Edmond Lam, Director of the Knowledge Transfer Office, acted as the signer, witnessed by Professor Terence Lau, Interim Chief Innovation Officer, and Mr Paul P**n, Deputy Chairman of the Council and the Court.

This partnership reflects our shared commitment to empowering start-ups, driving innovation, and building bridges between academia and industry. With Inno Nexus now live, we look forward to supporting HKBU’s vibrant start-up ecosystem through mentorship, investment, and collaboration.

18/09/2025

Hong Kong-based venture capital firm 𝐁𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 proudly champions the 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐊𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐋𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 (𝐇𝐊𝐈𝐂)’’s new initiatives outlined in The Policy Address 2025 and its pivotal role in driving innovation and elevating Hong Kong’s position in the global technology arena. This endorsement follows a highly productive year of strategic partnership, resulting in a number of co-investments, each contributing meaningfully to the local economy and innovation ecosystem.

The partnership between Beyond Ventures and the HKIC exemplifies this success. In just over a year, the two companies have co-invested in a number of high-potential ventures spanning their three strategic focus areas, namely hardcore technology, biotech, and new energy/greentech. These include Chinese tech firms establishing a presence in Hong Kong and deep-tech startups spun out from leading local universities such as The Chinese University of Hong Kong and The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. Notably, two of these companies have already submitted or are preparing to submit IPO applications to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX).

In response to the 2025 Policy Address, Beyond Ventures welcomes the HKSAR Government’s continued commitment to innovation, particularly in biotech, AI, and new energy, sectors that are the focus of the HKIC and Beyond Ventures’ partnership. The proposed establishment of the International Clinical Trial Academy and the Hong Kong Centre for Medical Products Regulation is a timely and strategic move to strengthen the biotech ecosystem. These initiatives will help cultivate clinical trial talent and attract global pharmaceutical companies to accelerate their launch of innovative drugs in Hong Kong.

At the same time, the Government’s strong emphasis on AI, driven by the dual vision of “industries for AI” and “AI for industries” is expected to attract a new wave of startups and talent, further positioning Hong Kong as a global innovation powerhouse.

“The HKIC’s role as Hong Kong’s “patient capital” has been truly transformative. Our strategic partnership has enabled us to support startups that now form the backbone of Hong Kong’s innovation ecosystem. We fully endorse the HKIC’s expanded mandate, including its cross-border collaboration with the Guangdong Government to accelerate biotech development, and its forward-looking investments in frontier industries such as commercial aerospace and the space economy. Together, we are reinforcing Hong Kong’s position as a global super-connector and a powerful value-adder in the tech landscape.” said 𝐋𝐚𝐩 𝐌𝐚𝐧, 𝐂𝐨-𝐟𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 & 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬.

Looking ahead, Beyond Ventures and the HKIC remain committed to a long-term, fruitful partnership. This collaboration will continue to focus on strengthening Hong Kong’s role in cross-border innovation and expanding its capacity as a global hub that connects international markets, delivers enterprise value, and energizes the industry.

#𝐁𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 #𝐋𝐚𝐩𝐌𝐚𝐧 #𝐇𝐊𝐈𝐂 #𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧 #𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐲𝐀𝐝𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 #𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐩𝐬 #𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐟𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞

02/04/2025

𝐁𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬, a Hong Kong-based venture capital firm, was honored to have 𝐋𝐚𝐩 𝐌𝐚𝐧, 𝐂𝐨-𝐟𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 & 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫, participate in the panel discussion “Unlocking Potential: Insights from Investment Leads” while 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐫 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐬 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧, Former Dean of the Faculty of Medicine at CUHK, Steering Committee Member of RAISe+, and 𝐚 𝐤𝐞𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐆-𝐍𝐢𝐢𝐛 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐞𝐁𝐢𝐨𝐦𝐞—𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬' 𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐟𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐨 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐞𝐬, joined another insightful panel discussion, “From Lab to Market: Insights on RAISe+ Application” in the 𝐂𝐔𝐇𝐊 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 held on March 31, 2025.

The annual flagship investor event organized by CUHK Innovation serves as a vital platform for fostering collaboration among investors, industry leaders, and academics within Hong Kong's dynamic startup ecosystem. During their discussions, Lap Man and Professor Chan shared invaluable insights and experiences from their respective perspectives—as an investor and a Steering Committee member of RAISe+—offering practical guidance specifically tailored to RAISe+ startup project teams.

At 𝐁𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬, we firmly believe that supporting events like the CUHK Innovation Summit is an ideal way to empower aspiring entrepreneurs by providing them with valuable insights, networks, and opportunities to drive their growth journeys.

#𝐁𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 #𝐋𝐚𝐩𝐌𝐚𝐧 #𝐆𝐍𝐢𝐢𝐁𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐞𝐁𝐢𝐨𝐦𝐞 #𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧 #𝐂𝐔𝐇𝐊 #𝐂𝐔𝐇𝐊𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 #𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 #𝐑𝐀𝐈𝐒𝐄+

19/12/2024

𝐁𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬, a Hong Kong-based venture capital firm, was honored to have our Venture Partner Susan Hu and Vice President Floria Chan attend 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐊𝐨𝐧𝐠 (𝐇𝐊𝐔) 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐝 (𝐄𝐄𝐅) 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐲 on December 18, 2024. We are proud to be the first round of Lead Investment Partner Funds under the EEF.

We are thrilled by the establishment of a patient fund like the EEF, designed to drive entrepreneurship and foster research and development, propelling scientific and technological breakthroughs to new heights.

The ceremony was graced by the presence of Prof. Xiang Zhang, President and Vice-Chancellor; Mrs. Margaret M.Y. Leung Ko, Treasurer and Chairman of the Finance Committee; and Prof. Max Shen, Vice-President and Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research), all from HKU together with our Venture Partner Susan Hu, also witnessed this significant occasion alongside other esteemed guests.

We were pleased to have Vice President Floria Chan serve as the signing representative for Beyond Ventures. She also delivered a speech highlighting the strong ties between Beyond Ventures and HKU, as well as the significance of the EEF partnership.

We believe that our partnership with the EEF underscores our commitment to nurturing innovation, fostering entrepreneurship, and driving sustainable growth within our startup ecosystem. It also enhances our existing relationships and recognizes the immense potential of the brilliant minds at HKU.

By collaborating with the EEF, we aim to provide aspiring entrepreneurs with the resources, network, guidance, and opportunities necessary to support their growth journeys. We are confident that this partnership will not only benefit the startups we support at HKU, but also contribute to establishing Hong Kong as a leading hub for innovation and technology.

14/09/2024

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐊𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐋𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 (“𝐇𝐊𝐈𝐂”) hosted its inaugural “Hong Kong Start-up Investment and Development Summit” on Sep 13, 2024, with the theme “Empowering Industry Ecosystem by Capital, Igniting New Drivers for Economic Development”. The Summit brought together top international talents in the I&T field from investment, industry, academia and research sectors to exchange their insights on three areas namely the pressing needs of cutting-edge technology companies to expand into the international market, the aspiration of venture capital funds to identify quality projects, and the exploration by talents of better development opportunities, with a view to collaborating with the HKIC in building the I&T ecosystem in Hong Kong. Mr Paul CHAN Mo-po, the Financial Secretary of the HKSAR Government, and Ms Clara CHAN, the Chief Executive Officer of the HKIC set the stage for the Summit by delivering keynote speeches.

𝐌𝐫 𝐏𝐚𝐮𝐥 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐍, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐊𝐒𝐀𝐑 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭, said in his keynote speech, “As an international financial centre, Hong Kong's strength lies in its comprehensive chain of fundraising. In recent years, we have also been vigorously promoting the development of innovation and technology. In addition to encouraging basic research, we have placed greater emphasis on the transformation and commercialisation of research outcomes, as well as new industrialisation, while actively attracting strategic enterprises and talent to settle in Hong Kong.”

Mr Paul CHAN added, “With the investments made and government policy support provided in recent years, Hong Kong is making good progress in establishing a vibrant innovation and technology ecosystem. However, to advance further, we must foster closer collaboration and synergistic development among the investment, industry, academic and research sectors. In the future, we aim to guide investments to accelerate the flourishing development of the entire research, entrepreneurship, and innovation ecosystem, along with the industry chain, enriching their intrinsic power, explosive potential, creativity, and momentum for growth.”

𝐌𝐬 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐚 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐍, 𝐂𝐄𝐎 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐊𝐈𝐂, said in her keynote speech, “The HKIC hosted our inaugural ‘Hong Kong Start-up Investment and Development Summit’, bringing together the key stakeholders from the I&T field spanning investment, industry, academia and research sectors. The group contributed different perspectives and exchanged views regarding topics on I&T, entrepreneurship and start-up investment of Hong Kong, with a view to joining hands in building a vibrant ecosystem. As patient capital, the HKIC is focused on nurturing New Quality Productive Forces in Hong Kong, and acting as the bridge among various I&T sectors. With the guiding force of capital, we aim to accelerate the implementation and transformation of research and development (“R&D”) outcomes noting that technological R&D and application are living through a significant revolutionary period. This effort will in the long run enhance Hong Kong’s competitiveness and economic vitality.”

Senior executives from four venture capital funds which acted as the HKIC’s partners for the event also spoke at the Summit. Viewing from the lens of investors, they shared with around 400 attendees from the technology and venture capital sectors their considerations for selecting projects and the strengths of Hong Kong.

𝐌𝐫 𝐋𝐚𝐩 𝐌𝐀𝐍, 𝐂𝐨-𝐟𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 & 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬, stated, “Since 2017, Beyond Ventures has been investing in start-up projects in Hong Kong, including successful cases that have gone public or been acquired. With the HKSAR Government’s introduction of various I&T policies, we have witnessed significant market transformation and unprecedented opportunities. R&D initiatives are now increasingly focused on commercialization. Also, high quality Mainland and international enterprises are seeking to establish a presence and raise capital in Hong Kong. We are committed to actively collaborating with the HKIC and other stakeholders to contribute to Hong Kong’s development as an international hub for finance and I&T.”

𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐊𝐎, 𝐂𝐨-𝐟𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 & 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐧 𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬, said, “Hong Kong should fully leverage its well-educated pool of local talents and geographical advantages to drive the transformation of the service sector through technology, in addition to investing in IoT smart devices, health technology and e-mobility markets. We should discuss how to support the young people’s entrepreneurial dreams through innovative education and collaborative efforts between the HKIC and businesses, so that the next generation can see hope through technological innovation. Inspiration for entrepreneurship often stems from dissatisfaction with current products or services, while interest and fun are the keys to igniting students’ passion. We look forward to engaging everyone to infuse hope and innovation into Hong Kong’s future.”

𝐌𝐫 𝐓𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐲 𝐙𝐇𝐔, 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐢 𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬, stated, “As an early-stage venture fund focusing on technology, Lanchi is dedicated to backing entrepreneurs who redefine the future with innovation. Hong Kong is crucial for our global strategy, especially in sectors like artificial intelligence, new energy, and advanced manufacturing, where Hong Kong’s role as an innovation hub has provided companies with unique market entry and access to capital. We believe that Hong Kong’s international ecosystem offers rich opportunities for venture capital funds. We are actively using this advantage to promote business growth and internationalization of companies.”

𝐌𝐫 𝐉𝐨𝐞 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐍, 𝐂𝐨-𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 & 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥, said, “Technology will lead the future of Hong Kong. Our investment strategy fully leverages Hong Kong’s differentiating position. We have invested in over 26 technology companies with local nexus, and created thousands of jobs. We will continue to work closely with the HKIC to support Hong Kong’s journey towards a global hub for I&T.”

The Summit invited representatives from three start-up companies to share their entrepreneurial journeys, including Shanghai GeneSense Technology Inc.,which specializes in gene sequencing technology; Emaldo Limited, which focuses on smart grids; and Ninenovo Technology (Hong Kong) Limited, which develops cutting-edge technology equipment. The speakers discussed their entrepreneurial experiences, as well as the challenges they faced and the strategies they adopted for transforming R&D outcomes into practical applications. They added that Hong Kong has a mature I&T ecosystem as well as top I&T talents. Coupled with comprehensive policy support, these advantages boost their confidence in the nurturing of New Quality Productive Forces in Hong Kong.

Looking forward, the HKIC will leverage its ability to guide and channel capital to further enhance the synergies among investment, industry, academia and research sectors, with a vision to closely collaborating with venture capital funds and start-ups to build a more vibrant I&T and entrepreneur ecosystems, bringing further impetus for Hong Kong’s economic development.

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