Investors & programmes
Who funds Hong Kong tech
59 venture firms, angel networks, corporate investors, accelerators, incubators and public funds. Open any of them for what they back and where we checked it.
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Incubators
Longer-term homes for early companies: space, mentoring and grants.
CUHK InnoPort
IncubatorHome for CUHK innovators and entrepreneurs next to University MTR station, with pre-incubation and start-up funding schemes.Pre-seedinnoport.cuhk.edu.hkCyberport Incubation Programme
IncubatorTwo-year incubation at Cyberport for digital tech start-ups, with funding, rental subsidy, mentoring and investor networks.Pre-seedSeedFintechAI & dataWeb3cyberport.hk
Deep-Tech Lab (DTL)
IncubatorIncubation programme founded in 2023 to turn science into deep-tech ventures with business and social impact.Pre-seedSeedResearch labshkdeeptechlab.org
Design Incubation Programme (DIP)
Incubator18-month incubation for design-led businesses that have been trading for one to three years.Pre-seedSeedhkdesignincubation.org
HKSTP Incubation Programmes
IncubatorMulti-year incubation at Science Park or InnoCentre with funding, R&D support, mentorship and investor matching.Pre-seedSeedSoftware & ICTBiomedicalElectronicshkstp.org
HKU iDendron
IncubatorHKU's entrepreneurship hub with spaces on campus, in Wan Chai and in Qianhai for startup teams.Pre-seedSeedtec.hku.hk
HKUST Entrepreneurship Center
IncubatorSupports HKUST students, alumni and faculty in starting companies, from first ideas to funding.Pre-seedec.hkust.edu.hk
HSITP incubation programmes
IncubatorCross-border programmes at the Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park (SPIN, IGNITE and GAS), from early development to market expansion.Pre-seedSeedSeries Ahsitp.org
LU Xcelerator (LUX)
IncubatorLingnan University's entrepreneurship platform for students, alumni, researchers and outside innovators, with a focus on AI and sustainability.Pre-seedSeedAI & dataGreen techln.edu.hk
PolyU Knowledge Transfer and Entrepreneurship Office
IncubatorPolyU's office for turning research into ventures and supporting student and alumni startups.Pre-seedpolyu.edu.hk
Accelerators
Short, intensive programmes, often with investment and a demo day.
Accenture FinTech Innovation Lab Asia Pacific
AcceleratorCompetitive, challenge-based accelerator where growth-stage fintech startups refine their offer with leading financial institutions.Series AGrowthFintechfintechinnovationlab.com
Betatron Venture Group
AcceleratorInvests in early-stage, Asia-focused companies and works hands-on with founders.SeedSeries ALogisticsFintechMaterials & engineeringbetatron.co
Brinc
AcceleratorVenture accelerator connecting founders with investors, corporates and governments through acceleration and innovation programmes.Pre-seedSeedbrinc.io
CityU HK Tech 300
AcceleratorCityU's flagship programme launched in 2021 that turns research into start-ups with angel investment and investor matching.Pre-seedSeedcityu.edu.hkHKAI Global Acceleration Program
AcceleratorTwelve-month programme from HKAI Lab, with two cohorts a year, for teams developing and commercialising AI.SeedSeries AAI & datahongkongai.orgImpact Kommons
AcceleratorNew World Group's startup integration programme, offering pilots across its malls, homes, offices and other businesses.SeedSeries AProptechSmart livingimpactkommons.com
SOW Asia i2i Accelerator
AcceleratorHong Kong's first accelerator built for social enterprises: for teams with a prototype and early market trials preparing to raise investment.Seedsowasia.org
STARS Programme
AcceleratorMentorship and partnership programme for startups, run on a zero-equity basis.Pre-seedSeedstartup.org.hk
The Mills Fabrica
AcceleratorInnovation platform and venture fund launched in 2018, backing sustainable techstyle and agrifood technology.SeedSeries AGrowthE-commerce & retailMaterials & engineeringGreen techthemillsfabrica.com
Angel networks
Groups of individual investors who back very early companies.
Angelflow
Angel networkCommunity platform where angel investors and syndicates discover and follow early-stage startups.Pre-seedSeedangelflow.vc
Hong Kong Angel Investment Network
Angel networkPlatform where investors find projects to fund and entrepreneurs look for startup funding.Pre-seedSeedinvestmentnetwork.hk
Hong Kong Business Angel Network (HKBAN)
Angel networkOrganised angel network set up to fill the funding gap for Hong Kong technology startups between seed and venture capital.Pre-seedSeedhkban.org
Venture Investors Alliance of Hong Kong (VIA)
Angel networkGroup of active venture and angel investors backing technology-based and innovative businesses in Hong Kong.SeedSeries Aviahk.org
Government & public funds
Public money that co-invests alongside private investors.
Cyberport Macro Fund
Government & public fundHK$400 million fund co-investing with private investors in Cyberport start-ups past the seed stage.SeedSeries AFintechAI & dataWeb3cyberport.hk
HKSTP Venture Fund
Government & public fundHKSTP's corporate venture fund, co-investing with private investors in technology startups in the HKSTP ecosystem.SeedSeries AGrowthSoftware & ICTBiomedicalElectronicshkstp.org
Hong Kong Investment Corporation
Government & public fundGovernment-established investment corporation that invests in strategic industries and technology companies in Hong Kong.SeedSeries AGrowthElectronicsBiomedicalGreen techhkic.org.hkInnovation and Technology Venture Fund (ITVF)
Government & public fundHK$2 billion government fund that co-invests with approved venture capital partners in local I&T start-ups.SeedSeries AAI & dataBiomedicalMaterials & engineeringitf.gov.hk
Venture capital
Funds that invest in startups in exchange for equity.
Alibaba Entrepreneurs Fund
Venture capitalNot-for-profit fund launched by Alibaba Group in 2015 to back Hong Kong and Taiwan-based entrepreneurs.SeedSeries Aent-fund.orgAlt-Alpha Capital
Venture capitalVenture firm investing in AI infrastructure and applications, enterprise software, e-commerce, and fintech and digital payments.AI & dataSoftware & ICTE-commerce & retaillinkedin.com
Beyond Ventures
Venture capitalHong Kong venture fund named after the Beyond band song 海闊天空, backing founders pursuing ambitious ideas.SeedSeries Abeyondventures.hk
BitRock Capital
Venture capitalFintech investment firm focused on supply chain finance, consumer finance, payments and fintech infrastructure.Fintechbitrockpartners.com
Click Ventures
Venture capitalFormer direct early-stage investor that now backs and supports emerging fund managers.Seedclickventures.vc
CoCoon Ignite Ventures
Venture capitalInvests in early-stage founders building B2B technology, marketplaces and decentralised communities for the new economy.SeedE-commerce & retailcocoonigniteventures.comDNA Capital
Venture capitalData-driven venture firm investing in early and growth-stage deep tech infrastructure, especially AI and blockchain.SeedSeries AGrowthAI & dataWeb3dnacap.fund
Flair Capital
Venture capitalHong Kong-based venture capital investing in emerging technologies such as ESG and blockchain.Green techWeb3flaircapital.com.hk
Fresco Capital
Venture capitalSeed and early-stage investor working through a global network of teams and co-investors.SeedSeries Afresco.vc
Gaw Capital
Venture capitalHong Kong-based private equity firm best known for real estate; its venture and growth equity arm backs scalable companies across industries.Growthgawcapital.com
Gobi Partners
Venture capitalPan-Asian venture firm investing in early-stage technology startups since 2002, with offices across Asia including Hong Kong.SeedSeries AGrowthAI & dataFintechBiomedicalgobi.vc
HB Ventures
Venture capitalVenture firm investing in growth-stage Asian technology companies with solid traction, from Series A to pre-IPO.SeedSeries AGrowthElectronicsAI & dataWeb3hb-ventures.net
Horizons Ventures
Venture capitalInvests in deep science and technology with the aim of propelling humanity towards a better future.AI & dataBiomedicalhorizonsventures.com
IMS Digital Ventures
Venture capitalInvests in and co-founds startups, adding an in-house team of software engineers to build product.Pre-seedSeedSoftware & ICTimsdv.com
MindWorks Capital
Venture capitalHong Kong-based investor helping founders build technology for rapid adoption and scale.SeedSeries Amindworks.vc
Newgen Venture Partners
Venture capitalAngel and seed venture firm founded in 2012, investing in early-stage TMT and life sciences companies.Pre-seedSeedSoftware & ICTBiomedicalnewgenvc.com
Radiant Tech Ventures
Venture capitalHong Kong-based, SFC-licensed asset manager focused on technology venture capital investments.SeedSeries Aradiant.vc
Transcend Capital Partners
Venture capitalInvests in Series B and earlier startups across Asia with diverse leadership and ESG focus; an ITVF co-investment partner.SeedSeries Atranscendcp.com
True Global Ventures
Venture capitalGlobal technology venture firm that invests in serial entrepreneurs, with partners in over 20 cities.SeedSeries AAI & dataCybersecurityWeb3trueglobalventures.com
Undivided Ventures
Venture capitalEarly-stage investor in companies tackling the built environment's sustainability challenges.SeedSeries AProptechGreen techundivided.vc
Vectr Ventures
Venture capitalGlobal early-stage venture studio based in Hong Kong, combining capital, company creation and partnerships.Pre-seedSeedvectr.co
Venturebeam
Venture capitalInvite-only platform backing mission-led growth ventures, typically from Series A, across AI, edtech, health, food, climate and inclusive fintech.Series AGrowthAI & dataEdtechGreen techventurebeam.com
Wings Capital Ventures
Venture capitalInvests in Hong Kong startups with regional ambitions, particularly fintech and SaaS, from seed to Series A.SeedSeries AFintechAI & dataSoftware & ICTwingscv.com
WNJ Ventures
Venture capitalAngel-backed venture fund investing in early-stage companies changing how people live, learn, work and play.SeedEdtechSmart livingwnjventures.com
Corporate VC
Investment arms of established companies, often strategic partners too.
Animoca Brands
Corporate VCDigital assets company building and investing in Web3 technologies, with over 600 portfolio companies.Web3Digital entertainmentEdtechanimocabrands.com
HSBC Emerging Technology, Innovation and Ventures
Corporate VCHSBC's unit for emerging technology and venture investments that support digital-first banking.Series AGrowthCybersecurityFintechAI & dataventures.hsbc.com
MTR Lab
Corporate VCMTR Corporation's investment arm, investing in technologies that support MTR and the communities it serves.Smart livingGreen techProptechmtrlab.com.hk
qonvolv Ventures
Corporate VCCorporate venture arm of Tessellation Group, investing in technologies for industry sustainability.Materials & engineeringGreen techLogisticsqonvolv.ventures
SC Ventures
Corporate VCStandard Chartered's innovation and ventures unit, investing in and building financial technology.FintechWeb3Logisticsscventures.io
Swire Properties New Ventures
Corporate VCSwire Properties' team working with startups and investors to adopt new technology across its portfolio.Series AGrowthProptechE-commerce & retailSmart livingswireproperties.com
Family offices
Private wealth offices that invest directly in companies.
Blue Pool Capital
Family officeHong Kong investment firm licensed by the SFC for asset management and dealing in securities.bluepoolcapital.com
Global Citizen Capital
Family officeImpact arm of an Asian multi-family office venture backed by groups including Hong Kong-based SHK Group.BiomedicalSmart livingGreen techglobalcitizencap.com
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