startups

Startup Surge Motion eyes US expansion 

The company is pioneering a technology in fall prevention for the elderly.

OKOSIX eyes $5m funding to increase reach

The green-tech startup will use the funds to apply for global patents and scale production.

Libpet defines smart mobility with robotic wheelchairs and home control systems

Mobility tech for the physically challenged also offers convenience to the young and able-bodied.

Dubai-based rental startup Colife expands operations in Hong Kong

By 2025, Colife will offer 300 apartments across the city.

BioMap secures HKIC funding to boost AI and biotech in Hong Kong

The startup is working on expanding its presence in the city.

SetupHK launches $1 Company Setup Programme to attract startups

The programme offers licenses and permits assistance, amongst others.

GUTolution’s custom probiotics address unique gut health needs

The start-up uses shotgun metagenomic sequencing to analyse a person’s gut microbiome.

KPay’s unified payment solutions platform propels SME growth

After expanding into Singapore, KPay aims to dominate APAC and serve over 1 million merchants.

Source Green’s bespoke and off-the-shelf solutions propel firms away from plastic packaging

F&B firms can source packaging made from wheat bran, bagasse, and areca palm.

Transforming Hong Kong into a climate tech powerhouse

Exploring the dynamic growth of Hong Kong's climate tech startup ecosystem

Days of excess are over, investors warn founders

Deal activity in Asia Pacific fell 26.3% YoY in 2023.

Foodtech, fintech emerge as bright spots in Hong Kong’s startup landscape

The city is home to over 600 fintech startups and more than 100 food tech firms.

More Hong Kong startups are seeking Southeast Asian talent: report

Cross-border job postings from Hong Kong and the Mainland increased four-fold in 1H23.

Ticketing and membership platform extends customer journeys through NFTs

Moongate allows event organisers to build relationships with their attendees post-event and beyond.

SG RNA tech firm completes $390m Series D funding; applies for HKEX

Mirxes creates diagnostic solutions to early detect diseases.

The ChatGPT effect? Investors bet big on deep tech startups 

An expert from Velocity Ventures believes new startups will build their business models on the chatbot.