On October 24, 2024, the annual venture capital event hosted by Cyberport, the "2024 Cyberport Venture Capital Forum" (CVCF), was grandly unveiled at Cyberport today (24th). The two-day event, themed "Innovation Challenger: Building a New Vision for Venture Capital," gathers over 90 globally influential venture capital experts and industry leaders to explore the prospects of innovation and entrepreneurship from a new perspective. It delves into how emerging technologies such as Web 3.0 and artificial intelligence (AI) can help companies and investors break through the rapidly developing venture capital market and create new opportunities. At the same event, Cyberport celebrated the seventh anniversary of the establishment of the Cyberport Investor Network and announced the financing achievements of its start-up.

The "2024 Cyberport Entrepreneurship Investment Forum" was opened by Professor Sun Dong, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, and welcomed by Cyberport Chairman Chen Ximing. Subsequently, Xian Handi, Chairman of the Cyberport Investor Network Planning Group, Co founder and Vice Chairman of China Mobile Game Technology Group Co., Ltd., and Founding Partner of Guohong Jiaxin Capital, reviewed the development process and outstanding achievements of the Cyberport Investor Network since its establishment seven years ago. He also hosted the opening ceremony with a group of guests, marking the beginning of the forum.

Professor Sun Dong, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, stated in his speech that "CVCF has always been a 'connection vision and cultivation of the future' for Hong Kong's innovation and technology industry. The forum brings together top talents in innovation, technology, and venture capital to explore how to support startups in creating more breakthrough and innovative solutions. The Chief Executive announced a series of new innovation and technology measures in last week's policy address, injecting more momentum into our innovation and technology ecosystem. We will establish a HKD 10 billion 'Innovation and Technology Industry Guidance Fund' to strengthen the guidance of market funds to invest in strategic emerging and future industries, while optimizing the existing 'Innovation and Technology Venture Capital Fund' and partnering with the industry to establish a joint fund to invest in Hong Kong's startup ecosystem. We will also... We will launch the 'Innovation Accelerator Pilot Program' Attracting professional start-up service organizations with rich experience from both domestic and overseas to establish accelerator bases in Hong Kong, promoting the growth of start-up enterprises

In his welcoming speech, Chen Ximing, President of Cyberport, said, "The 2024 Policy Address released last week proposed to increase investment and lead market funds, including a series of initiatives such as the establishment of the 10 billion yuan" Innovation Industry Guidance Fund "and the launch of the" Innovation Accelerator Pilot Plan ", to further increase investment in the innovation industry from the top development strategy and institutional construction, and to accelerate the development of the entire industry. As the flagship of Hong Kong's digital technology and entrepreneurship cultivation base, Cyberport will actively cooperate with the strategy of the SAR government, further play Hong Kong's unique role under the" the Belt and Road "initiative through international activities such as the" Cyberport Venture Investment Forum ", promote cross-border exchanges and cooperation, work with the industry, and support start-ups in Greater China and ASEAN so as to explore business opportunities in the Middle East."

At the forum, Cyberport announced the signing of a memorandum of cooperation with Draper Dragon to jointly establish the "Hong Kong Cyberport Draper Dragon Web3.0 Accelerator". Drawing on the entrepreneurial incubation experience of Deding Innovation in Silicon Valley and combining it with the thriving Web 3.0 ecosystem of Cyberport, we aim to connect the development of related industries in Silicon Valley and Hong Kong from multiple dimensions such as talent cultivation, project incubation, and investment, accelerating the practical application of Web 3.0 in Hong Kong. Deding Innovation will also select suitable projects from the startup projects that have completed the accelerator program for investment, in order to enhance industry innovation efficiency and help Hong Kong's Web 3.0 innovation keep pace with the international market. The agreement was signed by Chen Siyuan, Chief Public Mission Officer of Cyberport, and Wang Yuehua, Managing Partner of Deding Innovation, under the joint witness of Chen Ximing, Chairman of Cyberport, and Li Guangxin, Managing Partner of Deding Innovation.

Draper Dragon founder Tim Draper said in a pre recorded speech, "I am delighted to collaborate with Cyberport and introduce entrepreneurs from the Web 3.0 world to Draper University. I sincerely look forward to establishing a continuous partnership with Cyberport and the group of entrepreneurs. I believe that Web 3.0 and decentralization are major transformative technologies that can change the way we do things. New technologies will bring changes to various fields, from banking to insurance, healthcare to law. I believe that the power of Web 3.0 will bring new ways of operation to the world, making people closer together and life more fulfilling and beautiful

The Cyberport Investor Network (CIN) has been attracting strong investment units from around the world to invest in and connect with high potential enterprises in Cyberport. The network has now entered its seventh anniversary. Since its establishment, CIN's total investment has reached over HKD 2.597 billion, an increase of over HKD 560 million from last year, with an annual growth rate of 64%. Accumulated 96 project connections, an increase of 21 projects compared to last year, with an annual increase of 1.5 times in the number of projects. This year, CIN has added more than 30 investment units, bringing the total number of investment units to over 200, including investors from mainland China and the Asia Pacific region. This shows that the network members have diverse backgrounds and gather global venture capital funds.

Cyberport has also been investing in high potential startups within the Cyberport ecosystem through its subsidiary, the Cyberport Investment and Entrepreneurship Fund (CMF), and actively assisting them in attracting investment. As of September 2024, CMF has invested in 28 start-up projects, including Green Monday, which invested in the research and development of plant-based meat products during the year, highlighting the importance of green technology and sustainable development for future society. At present, the total investment amount of CMF and joint investment has exceeded HKD 1.94 billion, with an investment ratio of 1:9, indicating the strong investment attraction strength of Cyberport.

Xian Handi, Chairman of the Cyberport Investor Network Planning Group, Co founder and Vice Chairman of China Mobile Game Technology Group Co., Ltd., and Founding Partner of Guohong Jiaxin Capital, shared CIN's development direction at the forum, stating that "as the Hong Kong SAR government continues to strengthen regional cooperation with ASEAN and the Middle East markets, the Cyberport Investor Network is fully prepared to play a key role in this work, in line with the current policies of investment in the innovation and technology industry, focusing on local and global expansion, with the goal of achieving an annual growth rate of 20% in the number of investor members, providing strong trading sources for investors, and fully supporting the financing and growth of the Cyberport community. Looking forward to the future, the Cyberport Investor Network and Cyberport Investment Entrepreneurship Fund We will work together to facilitate more investment matching, explore investment opportunities, and expand the global influence of Hong Kong startups



The start-up financing performance of the Cyberport community is ideal, promoting enterprises to achieve high financing

Affected by macroeconomic factors, the global startup landscape is constantly changing, and entrepreneurs need to attract investors and establish partnerships with bolder and more innovative visions. In the past year, the start-up of the Cyberport community has performed well in terms of financing, successfully raising over HKD 3.7 billion, an annual increase of 23%, and driving the cumulative financing total to exceed HKD 41.2 billion. Several companies have recently completed high financing, including Klook, Leapstack, Buy&Ship, MediConCen, and others. In addition, HashKey Group, a member of the Cyberport community and a licensed virtual asset trading platform, has been listed as a unicorn company this year, becoming the eighth unicorn enterprise in the Cyberport park, reflecting the continued attention of investors to the Web 3.0 ecosystem.

Focusing on the situation of venture capital and interpreting innovation potential

This year's forum features multiple keynote speeches and focused discussion sessions, inviting heavyweight figures in the venture capital industry to share global trends and analyze how emerging technologies, artificial intelligence, and Web 3.0 can expand markets and collaborate, leading innovative thinking. Industry experts including KPMG's Asia Pacific Head of Consumer Retail, Anson Lee, shared the latest quarter of the "Venture Capital Pulse: Global Venture Capital Analysis" report, analyzing the status and trends of venture capital from a global and regional perspective; Yash Sankrityayan, Managing Partner of Jungle Ventures, discusses the growth investment history and future prospects of ASEAN, and shares successful experiences; Zhong Ziwei, founding managing partner of Kewei Capital, shares a framework on how entrepreneurs and investors can "create the future" and how to improve people's lives through technologies such as climate technology, healthcare, AI, and Web 3.0; Verda Ventures general partner Liu Guansen explores how to capture Africa, the fastest-growing and largest market for Web 3.0, by combining technological expertise, distribution, and capital in a unique way to seize huge opportunities.

The strategic measures and financial support of the Hong Kong SAR government are undoubtedly very important for the development of innovation and technology in Hong Kong. Legislative Council member Qiu Dagen, together with representatives from CUHK Innovation Limited, Hong Kong Polytechnic University's Knowledge Transfer and Entrepreneurship Office, and Hikvision Venture Capital Marketing, as well as the chairman of the Cyberport Investor Network Planning Group, co-founder and vice chairman of China Mobile Game Technology Group Limited, and founding partner of Guohong Jiaxin Capital, Xian Handi, and several business leaders, jointly discussed the latest measures, strategies, and support of the SAR government to support the development of the local innovation and technology industry.

Another focus of this year's forum is to explore the driving forces brought by emerging technologies such as Web 3.0 and artificial intelligence to the market. HashKey Capital partner Zheng Jialiang, a member of the Cyberport Web 3.0 investment circle, analyzed the opportunities for future investment in the Web 3.0 industry to the attendees at the forum. Wang Yuehua, partner of Deding Innovation, also emphasized the importance of supporting Web 3.0 infrastructure construction and practical applications in his sharing.

A series of Web 3.0 focused events will be held immediately

Continuing the heated discussions of the "2024 Cyberport Venture Capital Forum", multiple Web 3.0 focused events were held during the forum, including the Web 3.0 project demonstration day - Inno Ignite, fully orchestrated by BlockBooster. Start up companies at the forefront of the Web 3.0 revolution showcased their innovative projects at the event, revealing the unlimited potential of Web 3.0 technology to attract funding. Attendees can take this opportunity to interact and exchange ideas with entrepreneurs, and explore opportunities for collaboration.

On the second day of the forum, the "Web 3.0 Innovation Expo" will showcase the practical applications of over 15 global Web 3.0 technologies, covering multiple fields such as digital payments, supply chain finance, digital identity authentication, financial innovation, sustainable development, cultural protection, etc., from various regions including Africa, Europe, Southeast Asia, and local Hong Kong. The forum also invited several industry experts to share real cases and valuable experiences of successful application of blockchain. Attendees exchanged ideas with business representatives, investors, members of the Cyberport Web 3.0 community, and representatives of major blockchain ecosystems to gain a deeper understanding of how Web 3.0 is reshaping the industry landscape, driving innovation, and creating new opportunities. The Digital Visionaries Symposium 2024: Technology Stage, hosted in collaboration with EmergentX, will bring together top technology experts to deliver in-depth discussions on transformative application cases of enterprise integration and disruptive technologies such as artificial intelligence and blockchain, exploring how to use these technologies to drive enterprise development.

For more details on the "2024 Cyberport Entrepreneurship Investment Forum" and various key events, as well as the speaker and guest lineup, please visit http://cvcf.cyberport.hk/

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