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We are thrilled to share that Gobi Partners has partnered with Cross Capital, a Japan-based company, to unlock new opportunities for startups and investors across Southeast Asia and Japan. By combining Cross Capital’s flagship Fund of Funds and nearly 40 years of expertise with Gobi’s established track record in cross-border collaboration, this partnership accelerates market entry, localisation, and scaling efforts for the region's startups. From enabling Japanese corporations to embrace open innovation to fostering synergies that have led to acquisitions like #Hermo by iStyle Retail, Gobi continues building transformative collaboration pathways. With Southeast Asia’s startup valuations projected to hit US$1 trillion by 2025, this collaboration is well-timed to drive impactful change. Curious about what this partnership could mean for you? Explore the potential with Gobi and Cross Capital - learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gs5_Bii5 Thomas G. Tsao | Jamaludin Bujang | Suryono Darnor | Takaki Nakamura | Fumito Takashima #GobiPartners #Innovation #VentureCapital #Malaysia #Japan

Building bridges with #Japan as part of our “Crouching Panda, Hidden Tapir” initiative - connecting Northeast Asia with Southeast Asia! Jamaludin Bujang | Suryono Darnor | Takaki Nakamura | Kengo Suzuki | Fumito Takashima | Hisham Ibrahim, CPA, CFA | Catherine Shu | Chibo Tang | Jason Chen #Tokyo

🏅 Gobi Team Crushes the JPM Corporate Challenge! 🏃♀️💨 Big shoutout to our amazing team who took part in yesterday’s J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge race day! 🏆 We’re excited to share that we finished an awesome 4th place out of 140 companies! 🎉 It was a day filled with energy, laughs, and some serious teamwork. We’re so proud of the effort and enthusiasm everyone put in – a true reflection of the Gobi spirit! 💪 Here’s to more fun, challenges, and racing to the finish line! 🏁 #TeamGobi #CorporateChallenge #GBA #Teamwork #LetsGo #HealthyCompetition #FunAtWork #JPMCC Jason Chen | Sarah Jin | Jimmy Ng | Hazel Wong

In case you missed it, we had a busy month! Here's a recap of the top news and achievements from our portfolio companies over the past month! ✨ Highlights include: 1️⃣ Singapore’s #Synagistics (Synagie Group Asia & Europe) Marks Hong Kong’s First De-SPAC Listing, a Milestone for Stock Exchange 2️⃣ Gobi Partners Invests in DCAP Digital to Boost Financial Inclusion for Malaysia's Underserved Communities 3️⃣ Gobi Partners GBA Invests in GenEdit Bio to Propel #Genome Editing Innovations 4️⃣ JAZRO ROBOTIC ACADEMY Receives Investment From Gobi Partners to Make Robotics Education Accessible to All Children 5️⃣ Thomas G. Tsao at Hong Kong FinTech Week 2024 Panel Session Summary: Revealing the Hidden Opportunities in the Region's Investment Landscape …and much more! Read the newsletter here: https://lnkd.in/g4RNMfqe  #GobiPartners #Innovation #VentureCapital #Malaysia

We are honoured to support initiatives like Fred L.’s recent academic visit to The University of Hong Kong’s Department of Chemistry. At Gobi, we believe in the power of education and engagement, and it's inspiring to see how students, faculty, and researchers are eager to learn more about the world of entrepreneurship and venture capital. It was a fantastic opportunity for Fred to share insights on venture building, innovation, and the entrepreneurial journey. By connecting with future leaders, we hope to inspire the next generation to think big, embrace challenges, and explore the vast opportunities in the world of startups and venture capital. #Entrepreneurship #VentureCapital #UniversitySpinOff #Innovation #StartupEcosystem #FutureLeaders

Gobi is excited to announce our membership in the Qianhai Ehub Fund Alliance! We recently invited a group of portfolio companies - AIFT, Fano (Fano Labs), Yueshi Robotics, Big Bang Academy, and PanopticAI - to #Qianhai #Ehub to participate the “Seize the Opportunity, Dream in Qianhai” Hong Kong Science and Technology Enterprises Visiting Qianhai and Signing Ceremony for New Members of Ehub Fund Alliance, which was initiated by The Authority of Qianhai and Qianhai Financial Development Bureau, and hosted by Qianhai Financial Holdings and Shenzhen Qianhai Service Group Co., Ltd. to explore opportunities and connect with local #innovators. The alliance aims to support Hong Kong youth #innovation and #entrepreneurship, serve Hong Kong enterprises to expand their development space, promote Hong Kong's high-tech scientific research achievements to be transformed on the ground, rely on the Ehub to cultivate the new quality of productive forces, and create a platform for innovation and entrepreneurship with international influence. At the event, our Managing Director, Renee Pan introduced the development footprints of Gobi and its contribution to Hong Kong's #StartupEcosystem; followed by showcases from Gobi's portfolio companies: Nigel Yip from AIFT, Peter Chan from Fano (Fano Labs) and Yangqing Su from Yueshi Robotics Jason Chen | Renee Pan | Danny Chong | Hing Cheng | Berlin Chen| Sarah Tong | Dr Zhang Chao | Wang Leilei | Gloria Zhao | Jody Su | 杨敏诗 | 魏恕 #GobiPartners #GobiPartnersGBA #Innovation #TechStartups #VentureCapital #Qianhai #HongKong #Ecosystem #Startups

We are thrilled to have our Managing Director, Renee Pan, participate in the Shenzhen Qianhai E-Hub at the China Hi-tech Fair (CHTF) 2024, where innovation and entrepreneurship took center stage. It was a privilege to join over 200 professionals from Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, and across China to explore the latest cutting-edge solutions and opportunities in the Greater Bay Area (#GBA). We were honored to hear from an inspiring group of speakers and panelists, including: 罗和平, Chairman of Shenzhen Qianhai Service Group Co., Ltd. Yvonne Kan, Shenzhen Representative of Hong Kong Trade Development Council Rudy Chan, Vice President of Hong Kong Young Entrepreneurs Association 于璐, Director of Hong Kong & Macau Services at Qianhai Authority 门佳琪, Director of Science & Innovation at Qianhai Authority Alice So, Director of Entrepreneurs at Cyberport Hong Kong Renee Pan, Managing Director, Gobi Partners GBA 尤金港, Founder of Gangshun (Shenzhen) International Trade Renee shared insights on venture capital and entrepreneurship in the GBA ecosystem, while emphasizing the importance of #crossborder #collaboration to support tech-driven ventures. We look forward to continuing our work with innovative startups in the region, driving growth and creating opportunities for the next wave of #transformative #ventures. #GobiPartners #GobiPartnersGBA #CHTF2024 #Entrepreneurship #VentureCapital #Innovation #GreaterBayArea #Shenzhen #Qianhai #Startups #EHub #CrossBorderCollaboration #TechInnovation #Ecosystem

Despite the challenges posed by a typhoon, the Elite Global Inno Day, hosted by HKSTP - Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation, was a resounding success! We’re proud to share that our Senior Executive Director, Fred L., attended the event, connecting with #global #innovators, #investors, and #startups. Fred also delivered an insightful presentation on the crucial role #venturecapital plays in helping startups expand and scale internationally, shedding light on how #strategic #funding can enable companies to go global. We're thrilled to support a growing portfolio of companies already expanding their global footprint. Here are some standout companies in our portfolio in the Elite Programme: Great Bay Bio 大湾生物 – A Biotech innovator leveraging AI and cutting-edge technologies to streamline bioprocessing and accelerate drug development. Fano (Fano Labs) – Revolutionizing AI-driven language technologies, helping businesses engage more effectively with diverse languages and dialects. GetLinks – Innovating smarter solutions for cross-border logistics and efficient supply chain management. KICKS CREW – Disrupting the global sneaker industry, building a vibrant community of sneakerheads and offering exclusive global products. Immuno Cure – Focused on immuno-oncology therapies, Immuno Cure is developing advanced treatments to harness the power of the immune system in the fight against cancer. We’re excited to support these companies on their journey to make a global impact! 🌟 #GobiPartners #GobiPartnersGBA #VentureCapital #GlobalExpansion #Startups #Innovation #InnoDay #Entrepreneurship #HKSTP #GlobalGrowth #FutureOfTech #VC #TechEvents #Resilience Fred L. | Carl Cheng | Anthony Cheung | Hing Cheng | Jimmy Ng | Hazel Wong

#GobiPortfolio | Immuno Cure, Announces Promising #HIV #Vaccine Trial Results! We're thrilled to celebrate a major breakthrough from our portfolio company, Immuno Cure! Their #PhaseI clinical trial for #ICVAX, a novel therapeutic HIV DNA vaccine, has yielded encouraging results with exceptional safety and promising immunogenicity profiles. This represents a significant step towards achieving ART-free virological control and potentially a functional cure for HIV/AIDS. This is a remarkable achievement for Immuno Cure and a testament to their dedication to developing innovative solutions for this global health challenge. We're incredibly proud to support Immuno Cure in their mission to improve the lives of people living with HIV/AIDS.  #GobiPartners #GobiPartnersGBA #ImmunoCure #AIDS #HIVVaccine #Breakthrough #HealthcareInnovation #ClinicalTrial #VirologicalControl Read More: https://lnkd.in/gVTQsd45 Chibo Tang | Fred L. | Jimmy Ng | Percy Cheng | PELE CHONG | Tom Lau | Weng-Li Yoon | Grace S N Lau | Gracie Ng | Andy Wong

Last week, Gobi co-hosted a women empowering event with Transcend Capital Partners, sponsored by Bank of Singapore, Asia's Global Private Bank, spotlighting trailblazing #femalefounders and #investors in the Greater Bay Area! Our Executive Director, Cindy Zhang had the privilege of planning and putting together this inspiring event, where we engaged in insightful discussions on funding, scaling, and creating impact-driven ventures. By championing diversity and collaboration, we aim to foster a thriving ecosystem for women in tech. #GobiPartners #GobiPartnersGBA #DEI #WomenInTech #WomenEmpowerment #DiversityAndInclusion #VentureCapital #GBA