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Company: Tencent Holdings Ltd Founders: Pony Ma Huateng, Tony Zhang, Xu Chenye, Charles Chen and Zeng Liqing Founded: 7 November 1998 Headquartered: Shenzhen, Guangdong, China Industry: Technology On 16 June 2004, Tencent Holdings Limited went public on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, opening up numerous growth opportunities. The company embarked on an aggressive acquisition strategy, acquiring stakes in gaming companies like Riot Games Inc., Epic Games Inc., and Kingsoft Network Technology, expanding its footprint in the industry. Tencent also invested up to USD 1,325 million in e-commerce platforms such as JD.com and WUBA. On January 2014, it invested USD193.45 million in China South City Holdings Ltd to enhance its logistics business. Today, Tencent's market capitalisation stands at HKD 3.31 trillion, reflecting its immense growth and success. What are the strategies and resources involved that enable companies like Tencent to fast-track its business growth through public listing? Unravel them all in our next IPO3 happening on: 📅13 August 2024 ⏰9am to 1pm Discover how to: 1.Maximise your business valuation. 2.Generate today's cash flow from tomorrow's profit. 3.Continue to increase your share price post-IPO. Register to secure to secure your seats at: https://lnkd.in/g9RpmymK Whatsapp to 82227413 for further enquiries #motivationalmonday #smecapitalentrepreneurship #IPO #CapitalMarkets

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Final call for entrepreneurs interested in setting up a 📌COUPANG BUSINESS ACCOUNT📌 Monday October 28, Join us for a master class ⏰2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Register: lu.ma/5in5usgy #GSC #startupinKorea #entrepreneurs #coupang

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🩷Shape the Future of LGBTQIA2S+ Technology in Thailand We invite you to participate in our survey on Pink Tech, an emerging sector focused on developing technology solutions tailored to the needs of the LGBTQIA2S+ community in Thailand. What is Pink Tech❓ Pink Tech refers to the flourishing market of technologies and businesses catering specifically to the LGBTQIA2S+ community. It addresses their unique needs, preferences, and safety concerns, fueled by rising disposable income, social acceptance, and online connectivity. Your valuable insights will contribute to our understanding of the Pink Tech landscape, enabling us to identify key players and opportunities for growth. This information will serve as a foundation for future initiatives aimed at fostering innovation and inclusivity within the tech industry. By taking a few minutes to complete our survey, you are playing a crucial role in shaping the future of LGBTQIA2S+ tech in Thailand. Your voice matters! 📍 Survey Link: https://lnkd.in/gN5edmt8

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Thrilled to share a latest podcast episode featuring Paul Hsu, our CEO and Founder as we build a better tomorrow, faster through disruptive innovation at Decasonic 🌐 Join us as Paul delves into the dynamic world of venture capital in the Web3 space, exploring the future of blockchain, crypto markets, and the transformative potential of emerging technologies. Tune in to learn about: 🔹 Decasonic’s investment strategies and focus on early-stage, disruptive innovations. 🔹 Insights into the current VC landscape and market trends. 🔹 Paul’s journey from early Bitcoin investment to leading a Web3 fund. Don't miss out on this engaging conversation that's perfect for founders, investors, and anyone passionate about the future of technology! 🎧 #Web3 #Blockchain #VentureCapital

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𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗚𝗣𝗨𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴? 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘆'𝗿𝗲 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗽 NVIDIA’s CEO and President Jensen Huang envisions a future where computing power skyrockets—but GPUs are only the first step toward that future. "𝘎𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘭-𝘱𝘶𝘳𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘩𝘢𝘴 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘵𝘴 𝘭𝘪𝘮𝘪𝘵𝘴, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘥 𝘪𝘴 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘰 𝘢𝘤𝘤𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨, 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘎𝘗𝘜𝘴 𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘦𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘧𝘵—𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘪𝘴 𝘴𝘦𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘳𝘦𝘥𝘦𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘥𝘳𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘶𝘯𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘦𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘯𝘯𝘰𝘷𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯"— Jansen Huang Once, GPUs, famous for gaming, are now essential for every other technology; from robotic articulation to understanding protein structures, they are involved in every scientific endeavor. The performance of a GPU has risen by 1,053X over the eight years. GPU success stories date back to 2008 when Stanford researchers achieved a 70X speedup over CPUs, finishing work in a single day that required several weeks. Today, more than 40,000 companies take advantage of NVIDIA GPUs for AI and accelerated computing, advancing in science, healthcare, finance, and every other industry. 𝑩𝒖𝒕 𝒘𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒔 𝒂𝒇𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝑮𝑷𝑼𝒔? We’re on the cusp of a new era in semiconductor design, where specialized chipsets will more directly support neural networks and mimic the function of the human brain, pushing AI applications even further and making algorithms more efficient and models more capable of learning and adapting in real-time. This will open up new opportunities for VCs to invest in startups that use the latest chipsets to yield innovations in healthcare, climate, drug discovery, and so on. The next decade will be a period of rapid evolution. #Venturecapital #AI #Deeptech #Startups Follow us for strategies and resources for Deep Tech founders and VCs! And get access to exclusive content on deep tech startups like ATMOS Space Cargo, planqc, smedo GmbH, and SENISCA in our newsletter: 🗻 https://lnkd.in/dtTX49AF

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Ahead of its broadcasting program tonight in #Japan (JST Sept 4 19:00-19:57), NHK, Japan Broadcasting Corporation published a teaser article on #healthspan and XPRIZE #xprizehealthspan featuring Peter H. Diamandis, Jamie Justice, Ph.D., Dr. Mehmood Khan (CEO, Hevolution Foundation ) and many more. #Healthspan field is heating up in Japan and it's ripe for transformation! Here is the machine-translated Editorial Comment: "**Post-Interview Reflections: Pursuing Hope Through Anti-Aging Research** Dr. Shinichiro Imai, who continues his research in the United States, compares anti-aging research to the Greek myth of "Pandora's Box." The story goes that when Pandora's box was opened, pain, suffering, and disaster emerged first, but hope remained at the end. Dr. Imai points out that anti-aging research might initially bring challenges to society. Issues such as health disparities between those who can afford anti-aging medicine and those who cannot could arise. However, he emphasized that researchers continue their work with the hope of eventually benefiting as many people as possible. During the interview, I also encountered questions like, "Do we really want to live that long?" The desire for longevity may vary from person to person. On the other hand, if treatments for diseases caused by aging are established and technology allows people to live healthily until their last moments, it seems like something everyone should be able to benefit from. I hope that research and development will continue to advance, and I will keep covering the societal challenges surrounding aging." https://lnkd.in/gCWGmDYH

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Learn more about the IPO market in Taiwan!

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IPO in Taiwan - it's such a topic so under the radar. I did an info session with Taiwan Stock Exchange and Startup Island TAIWAN last week in Singapore. Probably the first time I feel a 'PMF' as many audience came ask for my presentation deck after the session. Perhaps because exit is a big issue now in this region. When we see large unicorns face hard time justifying their market cap, let along those waiting in line. Some suggested, perhaps it's all better for M&A in this region. Well, M&A valuation could be even lower than you'd expect. That doesn't mean IPO is impossible. You only need a right market to do so. Taiwan equity market is our treasure, allowing 2,200+ companies to enjoy a super liquid market (US$15B a day and 250-350% trading turnover) and high P/E multiple (average 22x as of FY23, highest in APAC). Among them, 60% are tech companies. Aa a tech animal, you wanna be in the right forest, so you can attract the investors that are tech-savvy and understand you. (That's why Taiwan equity market is the 'Asian Nasdaq for small-mid cap'.) Not a Taiwan company? No worries, the listing rules require zero Taiwan asset, revenues, offices, officers, nothing. Because Taiwan itself made its economic miracle by making business outside! Since 2009 the deregulation, there are 115 non-Taiwan companies listed in Taiwan, with an average P/E at 28x and 240% trading turnover, metrics on par with those Taiwanese companies at similar size. It means, the market doesn't treat it differently. In my article, I'm very honoured that Kelvin Wee, the CEO of PATEC Precision Kft. (Hungary), a Signapore-registered company, is willing to share why they despite having zero presence and relationship with Taiwan chose to list in Taiwan. Main reasons include: strong liquidity, post-IPO fundraising, talent, regulatory support, and low costs. If you are interested, can read my articles for more details and data. I would also love to pay you a visit if you're indeed thinking about your exit target market. Article link: https://lnkd.in/gvdnr5SQ

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Foreign venture capital investment in Japan has increased by 70%. While the amounts are still relatively small, there is growing attention on the technology and life sciences sectors. As a pre-seed VC aiming to support startups from their earliest stages with a global outlook, I am committed to bridging this interest effectively. Read more: [Nikkei Asia](https://lnkd.in/gJWiYawy)

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https://lnkd.in/gAfr_AvX KILSA Global featured in the news in the Philipppines. Published on: Oct 02, 2024, 9:22 pm "SIX tech startups from the Philippines were recently showcased at an international tech scene held in Suwon, South Korea. The Philippine delegation, led by Kilsa director Paul Michael Briones, featured five Cebu-based startups and one from Manila at the South Summit, showcasing innovative technologies designed to transform various industries. The Cebu-based startups included XELEQT-AI, offering IoT (internet of things) and AI (artificial intelligence) solutions for logistics; Zplatz, a platform designed for scanning and creating digital models; Mata Technologies Inc, which provides virtual mapping tools for tourism; Farmtri, an AI-powered tool designed to empower farmers; and Prezenter, an app that simplifies presentations. Betterteem , representing Manila, focused on AI-driven solutions to predict and prevent employee attrition. The South Summit, held from Sept. 25 to 27, 2024, marked its first event in Asia. This global platform connects startups, investors and industry leaders to promote entrepreneurship, collaboration and investment, focusing on areas like deep tech, AI and digital transformation. Originally established in Madrid, Spain, the summit is known for its focus on emerging technologies, promoting global networking and creating spaces for deal-making and knowledge-sharing. As part of Kilsa Global’s sponsorship, the Philippine delegation was given a prominent platform through booths and expert discussions. Notable speakers at the event included Rachel Ooi, DSc. PCC, a leading expert in digital transformation, Khoo Yin Le (Wilson) from Continental co-pace and Aaron Everhart, chief executive officer of Draperhouse Vietnam. These speakers shared their insights on deep tech, AI and digital transformation. According to Briones, one of the most significant outcomes of the summit was the signing of several partnerships, paving the way for future collaborations and investment opportunities for startups. “The summit, with its focus on deep tech and AI, provided these startups with valuable connections to global experts and opportunities for international growth,” Briones said, in a statement. Kilsa Global also hosted an exclusive networking event bringing together investors and key players from the ecosystem to foster further collaboration. / KOC"

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🚀 Most Active VC Firms Based in South Korea South Korea has emerged as a dynamic hub for innovation and technology, attracting significant venture capital (VC) interest. Over the past decade, the country's venture capital ecosystem has experienced rapid growth, driven by a surge in startups across industries such as fintech, biotechnology, e-commerce, and AI. - Altinum Investment, led by Ki Chun Shin and SeungYong Lee - BonAngels Venture Partners, led by Simon (Seokheun) Kang and In Ae Song - Capstone Partners, led by Eunkang Song and Taecheol Hwang - Company K Partners, led by Hak Beom Kim - DSC Investment, led by Gunsoo Yoon - HB Investment, led by Hwang Yu Sun - IMM Investment, led by Jaechul Byun, Timothy Dong-Woo Chang, Sung-Bae Ji - Kakao Ventures, led by Ki-Jun Kim - KB Investment, led by Young Seok Song - Korea Investment Partners, led by Mahn Soon Hwang and Dong Yeob Kim - Premier Partners, led by Jay Song and Seong Kim - SBVA, led by JP Lee - Shinhan Venture Investment, led by Dong Hyun Lee - Smilegate Investment, led by Nam Ki-Moon - Spring Camp, led by inQ CHOI 📧 For more details on each investor, check out our article in Startup Researcher Asia Pacific, and don't forget to subscribe to our newsletter. #Southkorea #venturecapital #VCFirms

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Global expansion made simple: inside Coupang's game-changing project for SMEs The era of 8 million SMEs has arrived in Korea, with 9 out of 10 companies classified as SMEs, these businesses form the backbone of Korea's economy. However, these businesses face a critical challenge when it comes to their growth and that challenge is breaking into global markets. Recently, Coupang partnered with Korea’s Ministry of SMEs and Startups to launch a groundbreaking initiative to help SMEs enter the global market: The SME Global Expansion Support Program. Watch the video to learn more about the program. ✅ Coupang Newsroom YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gQ5qSATg #Coupang #CoupangCareers #쿠팡 #쿠팡채용 #SME #소상공인 #rocketdelivery #로켓배송

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#Asia Venture Capital Contact List. Includes 275+ VC firms, over 2,100 professionals (partners and principals), and 1,600 email addresses. https://payhip.com/b/Co4Ic #startup #startups #vc #venturecapital #investmentbanking #privateequity #managementconsulting #b2b #founders #entrepreneurs

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