Betatron wraps up cohort 2 and is accepting applications for cohort 3

Betatron demo day cohort 2Betatron recently held it’s Demo Day for their seven startups in cohort2 on Thursday 25th January. The turnout was impressive with 360 event registrations and a high-quality audience with most of Hong Kong’s most successful investors and entrepreneurs in attendance.

During the event, Betatron announced the significant traction they’ve generated since the first cohort launched in March 2017. To date, Betatron has raised funding from 21 investors and has invested in 11 startups across the two cohorts. After joining the Betatron program, the startups over the first two cohort’s have raised a total of US$2.4M further funding, with 62% of the capital coming from Betatron’s founding partners.

Applications are now open for Betatron’s cohort 3 where they will be investing in up to TEN startups. Each one will receive US$30,000 investment and hands-on mentorship to position the company to scale.To apply, visit: betatron.co/apply

Brinc Secures Capital through Artesian Venture Partners

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This is a guest post by Brinc founder and CEO Manav Gupta. We don’t usually re-post articles but this one sums it up what Brinc is doing pretty clearly – so, take it away Manav:

We are excited to announce Brinc has secured funding in collaboration with Artesian Venture Partners. Announced on our 3 year anniversary event on December 1st, Brinc Capital will provide seed funding for Brinc startups and potential follow on funding from angel rounds to exit through the Artesian China VC Fund.

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The Silicon Dragon Awards Roars Back to Hong Kong on Nov 16

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Silicon Dragon returns next week to present its annual program in Hong Kong:

  • Best Deal
  • Top VC
  • Top Founder

Plus A VC Panel Discussing Deals, Tech, Valuations, IPOs, Venture Investor Panel, Tech Chats with Leading Entrepreneurs, Pitches by Most Promising Up and Comers, Awards for Top Founders, VCs, Angels & Deals all on November 16 at KPMG’s Hysan Place office – get tickets now!

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