Vertex Growth

As we welcome the Year of the Snake, we extend our warmest wishes to our partners, portfolio companies, and the broader community. May this Lunar New Year bring fresh opportunities for innovation and meaningful partnerships. We look forward to supporting exceptional founders and companies in their transformative ventures. Wishing you and your loved ones prosperity, good health, and success in the year ahead. 新年快乐! 🐍🍊🍊 #LunarNewYear2025 #YearOfTheSnake #VertexGrowth #VentureCapital

Join us at InnoVision 2025, where our General Partner (Hock Chuan Tam) will share his insights on Singapore – the unique gateway of Southeast Asia.   InnoVision is jointly hosted by the Kyoto University and Kyoto University Innovation Capital to showcase key portfolio companies, especially ASEAN-focused #startups, cutting-edge R&D projects and promising companies from the Kansai region. 📅 Date: 21st January 2025 ⏰ Time: 4:00 PM 📍 Location: Sands Expo & Convention Center Come and explore collaboration opportunities with Japan's Kansai region and ASEAN's thriving innovation landscape.   Register now: https://lnkd.in/gtUVpFBe #ASEAN #JapanStartups #VentureCapital #KyotoUniversity #VertexGrowth

📢 We are excited to announce our investment in Cala Health, a pioneering bioelectronic medicine company revolutionizing tremor treatment.   The Cala kIQ System with TAPS™ Therapy represents a significant breakthrough for patients with essential tremor and Parkinson's disease by offering a clinically proven, FDA-approved wearable device alternative to traditional treatment methods. With over 7 million people in the United States impacted by essential tremor, Cala Health's innovative approach addresses an unmet medical need.    As co-lead investors in their US$50 million growth round, we are excited to partner with their exceptional team, led by CEO Deanna Harshbarger, as they continue to expand patient access and clinical evidence for their revolutionary technology.   Read more: https://lnkd.in/g8zKRVz3 James Lee Yue (Shelby) Zhang #MedicalInnovation #HealthTech #BioelectronicMedicine #VentureCapital #Startups #VertexGrowth

Recently, our team invested in estie, inc. – Japan’s leading real estate data platform. Our investment thesis is anchored in estie's potential to fundamentally transform the real estate industry, analogous to Bloomberg's role in financial markets. Here’s what impressed us: 🏢   estie offers a unique approach to solving real estate information distribution challenges through their innovative integration of industry knowledge, established networks, and cutting-edge technology. 📈    The company exhibits strong operational capabilities in expanding both horizontally across asset classes and vertically within specific market segments while maintaining product quality and market relevance. 💼    Their methodical approach to growth has enabled successful expansion into new customer segments and adjacent markets, built upon a foundation of their existing client relationships and comprehensive database. 🤖   With an extensive dataset, estie is strategically positioned to leverage artificial intelligence capabilities, generating valuable insights across diverse real estate markets.    estie's management team is distinguished by their strategic approach to building a resilient, adaptive business model. Their clear vision and consistent execution position the company for global expansion. We are confident estie will continue to advance the #digitalization of real estate information infrastructure. ➡️ Read more on estie’s recent Series B round here: https://lnkd.in/gihPyiTt Hock Chuan Tam Yuki Hayashi, CFA #PropTech #RealEstateTech #VC #Founders #Innovation #Data #AI #RealEstate #ArtificialIntelligence #VertexGrowth

We extend our warmest congratulations to Horizon Robotics (HKEX: 9660) on their successful listing on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange! 🎉 This achievement signifies a pivotal moment for the company and the broader autonomous driving industry. Horizon's cutting-edge #technology and unwavering commitment to driving #innovation have positioned them as a key player in the rapidly evolving #automotive industry. Their innovative solutions enhance the driving experience and pave the way for a safer and more sustainable mobility future. Under Dr. Kai Yu's leadership, Horizon has established itself as China's largest provider of integrated advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving (AD) solutions, partnering with 27 OEMs across 42 brands and 290 car models. The company's comprehensive portfolio, including Horizon Mono, Horizon Pilot, and Horizon SuperDrive, drives the smart vehicle transformation in China and beyond. With global smart driving penetration expected to reach 96.7% by 2030, Horizon is well-positioned to capitalize on this opportunity. We look forward to supporting Horizon Robotics in its next phase of growth as it continues to innovate and shape the future of intelligent mobility. James Lee Tracy Jin #AutonomousDriving #ADAS #SmartMobility #IPO #VentureCapital #Innovation #HKSE #Founders #Startups #Mobility #SmartCities #OEMs #VertexGrowth

#ICYMI Taranis, a leading AI-powered crop intelligence platform, has forged a strategic alliance with Syngenta. With this partnership, #agricultural retail partners in the US can access AI-driven #agronomic productivity and #innovation with a conservation focus.   Together, Syngenta and Taranis will support ag retailers in adopting Taranis' AI-powered agronomic platforms. This will enable retail partners to leverage their AI-derived leaf-level remote scouting insights and generative AI (#GenAI) agronomic recommendations to revolutionize their workflows and optimize farm decision-making.   By combining Syngenta's crop protection expertise with Taranis' cutting-edge AI technology, the collaboration aims to assist farmers in increasing profitability, implementing conservation practices, and driving sustainable agriculture.   Read more on their recent partnership here: https://lnkd.in/g_WTqpxx Hock Chuan Tam Nikodemus Jaya   #agriculture #AI #innovation #sustainability #crophealth #agtech #genAI #foodproduction

We celebrate alt.ai’s successful Initial Public Offering (#IPO) on the Tokyo Stock Exchange! 🎉 🚀   alt.ai is our maiden investment in Japan and holds a special place in our hearts. We led alt.ai’s Series D financing round in 2022 as we recognized the immense potential of their flagship speech-to-text product – AI GIJIROKU, as well as their suite of innovative products. We firmly believe that alt.ai’s technology has the power to streamline the business processes and revolutionize the enterprise software landscape in Japan.    Since its founding in 2014, alt.ai has been pioneering the development of AI technologies in Japan, including its groundbreaking work in Personal Artificial Intelligence (PAI). alt.ai’s inspiring vision aims to create a world where #AI and #automation give us the freedom to pursue inspiring endeavours. We are excited to work together with alt.ai’s talented team and drive further growth in the years to come. Read more on alt.ai's listing here: https://lnkd.in/gyancbWG Hock Chuan Tam Calvin Tan #IPO #JPEX #Innovation #VentureCapital #Startups #Japan #Technology #Stocks #Tech #AI #TokyoStockExchange #Markets #Finance #VertexGrowth Japan Exchange Group

📣 We are excited to announce our latest investment – leading the JPY 2.8B series B financing round for estie, inc., the leading #proptech company in Japan 🇯🇵 By providing reliable market and transaction data, estie, inc. stands at the forefront of digital transformation in Japan’s commercial real estate, the world’s third largest. We are honoured to lead this round alongside Development Bank of Japan Inc. and supported by our partners Globis Capital Partners, UTEC - The University of Tokyo Edge Capital Partners, and Global Brain Corporation.    This successful financing marks a significant milestone in their journey, as estie, inc. strives to accelerate its multi-product offering strategy, expand its geographical reach into Southeast Asia (starting with Singapore), and further innovate by integrating #AI and building on its wealth of proprietary data.    estie's mission to bridge the data gap in Japan's vast real estate market is hugely important. We are excited to see how they will leverage this funding to enhance their offerings, including the estie Market Research platform.   Congratulations to Ei Hirai and the estie team! We look forward to partnering you on your #growth journey and drive transformational impact on the global real estate landscape. Read the full PR here: https://lnkd.in/gAFgppAA   Hock Chuan Tam Yuki Hayashi, CFA #PropTech #VentureCapital #RealEstate #DigitalTransformation #Startup #RealEstate #DigitalTransformation #SoutheastAsia #Japan #VertexGrowth

🇰🇷 𝐕𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐱 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐊-𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐞 🇸🇬 Our General Partner, Hock Chuan Tam, was invited to attend the K-Innovation Day event organized by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups, Republic of Korea (MSS) and attended by MSS Minister #OHYoungju. This event marks a pivotal moment for Korea and provides a gateway to the #SoutheastAsian market. Key highlights include: 1️⃣ Signing of global fund establishment agreement worth USD 270M with three Singapore-based investment firms  2️⃣ Additional establishment of over USD 1B in joint global fund in the ASEAN region by 2027 3️⃣ Signing of MOU for operating global company collaboration program with Thales and two other companies   We were honored to be part of this exciting event, together with global industry leaders and promising startups which created a vibrant atmosphere of #innovation and collaboration. Inspired by the innovative spirit of the Korean #startup ecosystem, we look forward to fostering closer collaborations with the Korean innovation community and contributing to the success of Korean #entrepreneurs.    ╰┈➤ 𝐅𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐮𝐬 for more updates as we explore these exciting opportunities!   #KInnovationDay #KoreanStartups #InnovationEcosystem #Startup #Innovation #VentureCapital #SoutheastAsia #VertexGrowth Hock Chuan Tam Nikodemus Jaya Yongmin Jung

🎉 Congratulations Validus on securing $50 million in debt financing from HSBC! This significant partnership aligns with Validus' mission to empower Indonesia's micro, small and medium enterprises (#MSMEs). As a leading digital lending platform, Validus is making a substantial impact by providing much-needed financial resources to MSMEs – a vital segment of the Indonesian economy. The new funding will fuel their growth and enable them to provide even more accessible and affordable financial solutions to MSMEs. We’re excited to witness Validus’s continued success in driving financial inclusion and contributing to Indonesia's economic development. 👉 Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eNvFwqpc James Lee Nikodemus Jaya #Fintech #MSMEs #Indonesia #FinancialInclusion #Funding #ASEANGrowth #VertexGrowth