Venture Capital

AEF Greater Bay Area Fund

Investment Details

Investor Type
Venture Capital

Asset Class Focus
Venture Capital

Stage Focus
Seed, Early Stage, Growth

Geographical Focus
Hong Kong, China

Industries Focus

  • Financial Services
  • Technology
  • Healthcare
  • Energy
  • Consumer Goods
  • Real Estate
  • Telecommunications
  • Retail
  • Education
  • Agriculture
  • Logistics
  • Transportation
  • Manufacturing
  • Tourism
  • Media and Entertainment

Investment Size:
1,000,000 to 50,000,000 USD

Investor Details Founded: 2015

The AEF Greater Bay Area Fund is a venture capital fund established by the Alibaba Hong Kong Entrepreneurs Fund (AEF) to support innovative startups and entrepreneurs in the Greater Bay Area. The fund aims to foster the development of the region's innovation and technology sectors by providing investment capital and strategic guidance to early-stage technology startups. By leveraging Alibaba's ecosystem, the fund assists startups in expanding their businesses both locally and internationally.

Managed by Gobi Partners GBA, the fund has invested in over 70 startups across the Greater Bay Area, contributing to the growth of seven unicorns, including Airwallex, Amber, Animoca Brands, GoGoX, and Prenetics. The fund's strategic partnerships with financial institutions such as HSBC and Hang Seng Bank further enhance its ability to support the region's entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Through its investments and partnerships, the AEF Greater Bay Area Fund plays a significant role in driving innovation and economic development in the Greater Bay Area, aligning with Alibaba's mission to contribute to the community and bolster Hong Kong's position as an international innovation and technology hub.

Requirements
  • Innovative business models
  • Scalable growth potential
  • Strong management teams
  • Alignment with Alibaba's ecosystem
Contact

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Portfolio Companies
  • Airwallex
  • Amber
  • Animoca Brands
  • GOGOX
  • Prenetics
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