StartupsHK Blog
Archived content from StartupsHK, the community that helped build Hong Kong's startup ecosystem. Explore the history, interviews, and stories from the early days of the GBA tech scene.
‘Innovation in Action Forum’ on May 7th Now Open for Registration with Special Rate for Startups
While Hong Kong edged forward two spots to 7th in the World Economic Forum’s Global Competitive Index thanks to its outstanding infrastructure (1st), our city’s overall score was compromised by low in...
Melissa Guzy of Arbor Ventures: Entrepreneur and Venture Investor Shares Startup Investment Insight
Continuing on our profiles of active supporters of Hong Kong’s startup scene, we’d like to introduce you to Melissa Guzy – entrepreneur, venture investor and the founder and managing partner of Arbor ...
Startup Weekend is this Weekend at CoCoon; Meet Other Passionate Builders, Creators and Ideas People
[](/startupshk/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/startupweekend.png) Startup Weekend, aka your ultimate opportunity to meet your startup’s future team, is just around the corner! With only a handful of spots...
Game Hardware Startup Phonejoy Wins First ‘Best Startup Award’ at Hong Kong ICT Awards 2014
[](/startupshk/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Team.jpg) This just in – Hong Kong gaming startup Phonejoy wins the very first “ICT Best Startup Award!” Today’s Hong Kong ICT Awards is one clear indicator t...
TiEHK’s ‘Startup Story: From Idea To Exit’ Conference Enlightens New Group of Startups in Hong Kong
The startup journey is a risky, grueling but extremely rewarding one. While everyone’s experience varies, one thing’s for certain – you shouldn’t go it alone. Besides your team, friends and family, ha...
StartupsHK Teams-Up with Recruit.Net to Launch ‘Startup Jobs’ on Startbase.HK; A Job Board for Startups and Technology Companies in Hong Kong
On the startup side, finding the right people has been cited by Hong Kong founders as one of the biggest hiring challenges. David Zhu, co-founder of Divide, says that although local talent is availabl...
“Hong Kong Business” Picks the 20 Hottest Startups of 2014
Any business magazine picking tech startups in Hong Kong to feature on the cover of their print magazine is OK by us! Hong Kong Business did this list last year and so here are their picks for 2014. 1...
5 Questions With Katie Hawinkels, Founder of The Gift Box
Following our post introducing 12 Hong Kong eCommerce startups that we thought you should know, we met another new company that’s also making waves in the online shopping space. Originally hailing fro...
Hong Kong FinTech Startups To Watch
In the past month alone, Hong Kong has been hit with interesting FinTech news – with Bitcoin ATMs launching within hours of each other and investment incubator NEST teaming up with banking giant Barcl...
Where Are They Now: Updates from the Startups at Startup Saturday: Crowdfunding 2014
According to a world report released at the end of 2013, crowdfunding in China could blow up to US $46-$50 billion in the year 2025 – 50% of which is expected to be funneled into backing startups and ...
Deadline To Apply Is Today: Hong Kong’s Nest Joins Barclays and Techstars in Launching a New Accelerator Program
[](/startupshk/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Barclays.jpeg) No startup has let rain and hail scare off their mission to change the world! As an established financial center and growing tech hub, Hong Kon...
BallerHK: Uber Launches Hong Kong Pop-Up Over Rugby Sevens Weekend
Uber – the ride request app – is finally in Hong Kong right now – but for this weekend only! To help with the craziness of this weekends Rugby Sevens in Hong Kong, starting today till Sunday you can a...
HongKongVisaCentre.com’s Stephen Barnes Gives Advice to Startups Seeking Business Investment Visas in Hong Kong
Hong Kong’s immigration environment is far from unfriendly. According to the Immigration Department’s facts and statistics, almost 29,000 professionals from all sectors and nearly 100 countries receiv...
HongKongVisaCentre.com’s Stephen Barnes Gives Advice to Startups Seeking Business Investment Visas in Hong Kong
Hong Kong’s immigration environment is far from unfriendly. According to the Immigration Department’s facts and statistics, almost 29,000 professionals from all sectors and nearly 100 countries receiv...
The Garage Society: Hong Kong’s Newest Co-Working Space Launches Today in Central
[](/startupshk/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Elaine1.jpg) A short jaunt from Central station is The Garage Society – yet another new co-working space. This two-floored, 8,500 square-foot space was co-fou...
The Garage Society: Hong Kong’s Newest Co-Working Space Launches Today in Central
[](/startupshk/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Elaine1.jpg) A short jaunt from Central station is The Garage Society – yet another new co-working space. This two-floored, 8,500 square-foot space was co-fou...
Accelerating Slowly: What Does Hong Kong’s Ecosystem Need to Avoid Being an American Copycat?
This is a guest post from Deepak Madnani, founder of Sheung Wan-based co-working space and startup academy Paperclip. Startup Accelerators are attaining almost mythical status as the ‘promised land’ f...
Silicon Dragon Hong Kong 2014 at Cyberport Will Feature Innovators From the US, China and Hong Kong
Mark down April 15th on your calendar for the massive Silicon Dragon Hong Kong 2014 event at Cyberport! As a member of the StartupsHK network, Silicon Dragon is offering 20% off the standard ticket pr...
Startup Roundtable of IBM’s Cloud Event 2014: What Are The Pros and Cons of Starting a Company in Hong Kong?
[](/startupshk/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/IBM3.jpg) We’ve spoken to investors and veteran entrepreneurs alike and advice for first-time founders is unanimous: when building your business, you need to ...
An Annual Membership With Apple’s Joint Venture Program Can Make Starting Up Easier
[](/startupshk/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Apple-Joint.png) Getting your startup off the ground can be tricky business. Instead of having your tech-savvy people handling the IT troubleshooting, you’d p...