Startups x UX Event: How do Successful Startups Leverage UX?

January 15, 2019 by StartupsHK

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Remember a few years ago (5 actually now) when we kicked off The UX-Men – a UX-themed series of meetups? Well, we are finally back with a new event next week to get startups to look closer at UX and UI as Hong Kong drives design thinking into the cold hearts of HK-based corporates.

The idea for this is to start more dialogue between the UX community and the startup community and StartupsHK co-founders Casey Lau and Gene Soo are coming out for this one alongside the IXDA and UXD.

So in light of the Startmeup Festival next week across Hong Kong we thought we’d contribute this awesome event to get startups discussing this important concept – its free at Garage Society and all you have to do is REGISTER HERE.

Filed Under: Events Tagged With: Ask the UXpert, events, StartmeUp Festival 2019, ux

Animoca Brands to acquire stake in leading AI accelerator Zeroth

October 2, 2018 by StartupsHK

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Animoca Brands has entered into an Earn-In Agreement with Zeroth founder Tak Lo to acquire a 67% stake in Venture Classic Limited, the operational company for the artificial intelligence accelerator Zeroth SPC (both companies together: “Zeroth”). Total consideration for the transaction is approximately US$1.08 million (A$1.5 million), consisting of US$0.72 million (A$1 million) in cash earn-in and approximately US$0.36 million (A$0.5 million) in Animoca Brands shares.

Additionally, Animoca Brands has committed to underwrite investment into Zeroth SPC totalling up US$2 million. This investment will provide participants with Limited Partner status and grant them claims on proceeds from the cohorts of AI and blockchain startups accelerated by Zeroth.

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Betatron wraps up Cohort 3 featuring 10 startups

August 30, 2018 by StartupsHK

Betatron Cohort 3 Demo Day

Earlier this month on Thursday 2nd August 2018, Betatron held its Demo Day for the ten startups in cohort 3. The event was held at the Hong Kong Stock Exchange with a total of 675 people registering for the event. During the event, each startup delivered a five-minute pitch showcasing their business and the traction they’ve been generating.

Sam Ameen – Betatron’s Director of Marketing commented, “We’re delighted to see the traction our ten startups have generated since they started cohort 3. It’s not surprising to see a significant amount of investor interest shown already for each team. It’s been exciting to see the Betatron program improving each cohort, with more investors, mentors, and experienced entrepreneurs joining our network to provide hands-on guidance and support for our startups. The plans for the next few cohorts are already underway, with the vision to take Betatron to the next level to support the Greater Bay Area’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.”

The ten startups in cohort 3 are:
Filed Under: News Tagged With: Accelerator, Betatron, Demo Day
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