AI Startup Ecosystem Funding Trends in China

China’s artificial intelligence startup ecosystem is entering a period of significant transformation as investors refocus on long-term innovation over short-term hype. Following years of rapid expansion, the sector has matured into one of the world’s largest innovation hubs, attracting billions of dollars in

China’s Startup Ecosystem 2025: Venture Capital Rebounds After Regulatory Freeze

After three years of regulatory turbulence, China’s startup ecosystem has entered a new phase of recovery and growth. Venture capital funding, which had slowed amid policy tightening and global uncertainty, is rebounding as Beijing signals renewed support for private enterprise and technological innovation.

China’s Startup Ecosystem 2025: The Rise of GreenTech and DeepTech Firms

China’s startup landscape in 2025 is experiencing a profound shift from consumer-driven internet models to innovation-led enterprises in GreenTech, DeepTech, and advanced manufacturing. The country that once dominated global app economies through giants like Alibaba, ByteDance, and Meituan is now turning its focus

Insignia Ventures Partners: Investing in Indonesia’s Next Chapter of Growth

Venture capital has become one of the driving forces behind Southeast Asia’s digital transformation. Among the firms shaping that future is Insignia Ventures Partners, one of the region’s most active early-stage investors. In Indonesia, much of its local leadership and momentum can be

InterVest: Bridging Venture Capital and Web3 Innovation in South Korea

As the digital economy continues to evolve, venture capital firms are adapting their strategies to match the speed of technological change. In South Korea, one investor has taken a leading role in translating blockchain potential into real-world opportunity. Hogun Lee, Investment Principal at

Forge Ventures: Investing in Southeast Asia’s Builders of Tomorrow

In the fast-growing world of venture capital, the Philippines is steadily becoming home to a new generation of investors shaping how ideas turn into impactful businesses. Among them is Ysabel Chua, Vice President at Singapore-based Forge Ventures, a firm that has been quietly

Betatron Venture Group: Nurturing Asia’s Next Generation of Founders

Hong Kong has long been recognized as one of Asia’s most strategic gateways for finance and innovation. Within this fast-paced environment, Betatron Venture Group has built a reputation as a dynamic early-stage investor that helps startups across the region transform ideas into scalable

Kaya Founders: Investing in the Future of Philippine Innovation

In Southeast Asia’s fast-evolving startup ecosystem, the Philippines has emerged as one of the most dynamic frontiers for entrepreneurial growth. Behind this transformation is a new generation of investors who understand both the region’s challenges and its enormous potential. Among them stands Raya

From Garage to Unicorn: How Chengdu Became China’s New Startup Hub

Chengdu, once known primarily for its culture and cuisine, has quietly become one of China’s fastest-growing startup hubs. Over the past decade, the city has transformed from a regional business center into a vibrant innovation ecosystem attracting entrepreneurs, investors, and multinational companies. Supported

The 2025 China Startup Map: Top AI, Biotech, and GreenTech Firms

China’s startup ecosystem has entered a new era defined by deep technology, sustainability, and global ambition. After a decade of consumer app dominance, a new generation of companies is emerging across artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and green energy. These firms are not just chasing