Hong Kong FinTech Startups To Watch

April 2, 2014 by Iris Leung

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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 Barclays to create a London-based accelerator program for FinTech startups.

As many ex-bankers have leapt into the entrepreneurial realm in efforts to disrupt the finance space (with help from the internet and technology), we wanted to introduce several FinTech startups that are innovating in the online brokerage, peer-to-peer lending and Bitcoin options trading space.

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Filed Under: News Tagged With: 8Securities, Bitquant Research Laboratories, WeLend

Where Are They Now: Updates from the Startups at Startup Saturday: Crowdfunding 2014

April 1, 2014 by Iris Leung

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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 businesses around the world.

As Asia begins to share its own crowdfunding success stories, It’s suffice to say that our view on fundraising and supporting startups has changed drastically in a few short years. Following our Startup Saturday Crowdfunding 2014 event back in January, we have a few exciting updates to report in the Kickstarter and crowdfunding for equity arenas.

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Filed Under: News Tagged With: Bigcolors, Combo Studio, DigiCare, Fund2.Me, Greenbulb, Mobexo

Deadline To Apply Is Today: Hong Kong’s Nest Joins Barclays and Techstars in Launching a New Accelerator Program

March 31, 2014 by Iris Leung

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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 Kong is a prime environment to build a FinTech startup. Running the gamut from Bitcoins exchanges to crowdfunding for equity platforms, we’ve welcomed new startups to the scene in the past year and can only expect more to follow.

Over the weekend, Hong Kong-based investment incubator NEST teamed up with banking giant Barclays and US-based accelerator Techstars to create the Barclays Accelerator Program. This London-based accelerator program gives startups a chance to be mentored by FinTech experts, entry into the Techstars alumni network and the opportunity to pitch at two prestigious demo days.

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Filed Under: News Tagged With: Barclays, Barclays Accelerator Program, Nest, techstars
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