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18 支國際新創登場 AppWorks Demo Day #22,AppWorks 生態系整體價值、營業額大幅成長 2 倍

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大東南亞最大創業加速器 AppWorks Accelerator (之初加速器) 在今日 (7/14) 舉辦 AppWorks Demo Day #22。Covid-19 加速數位轉型,AppWorks 也不例外,因疫情而無法像過去一樣舉辦大型實體活動,為了讓來自大東南亞以及全球各地的來賓,皆能同步參與,本屆 Demo Day 是 AppWorks 首度全數移往線上舉辦,分別在 AppWorks 的 Facebook 專頁以及 YouTube 頻道上進行直播,共有 18 支優秀的的新創團隊輪番登台,會後,AppWorks 也為各團隊,與投資人、企業代表安排一對一的線上交流,媒合新創、投資人與企業合作夥伴。

AppWorks Accelerator 聚焦在 ABS (AI、Blockchain、Southeast Asia) 三大主題,並持續看好 NFT 等次領域的發展。AW#22 自今年三月正式進駐,經過 3 個多月的密集加速,在這屆團隊中,背景十分多元且國際化,共有 24 支團隊、40 位創業者,共來自 14 個國家與地區,其中,33% 為女性創業者、43% 為連續創業者。共有 18 組團隊在今日的 Demo Day 登場,除了 6 組台灣團隊外,另有來自印尼、越南、新加坡、菲律賓、柬埔寨、香港、美國、荷蘭共 12 組國際團隊,比例高達 67%。

長期以來,每年舉辦兩次的 AppWorks Demo Day,已成為大東南亞新創圈的盛事之一。舉辦的主要目的,在於促進新創社群的國際交流、投資、商務媒合,以及創造更多的可能性。在正式活動開始前,AppWorks 總共收到約 300 位來自創投、企業、新創以及其他相關單位的代表報名,本屆 Demo Day 的線上觀看總人次突破千人,持續為大東南亞地區的創業生態系挹注能量、創造蓬勃發展。

台灣、印尼、越南、新加坡、菲律賓等團隊接連登台

來自印尼,由 2 位女性創業者共同打造的 ALIA,運用 AI 技術,透過分析個人消費紀錄與行為,為用戶提供個人理財與消費建議,協助年輕人做出更好的個人財務決策。上線僅 5 個月,已累計追蹤分析超過 1.5 億美元的消費資訊,為超過 7,500 名印尼用戶提供的專業建議,平均每月可省下 3 成的支出,未來,ALIA 也規劃將這些數據,進一步串接延伸應用至借貸、投資、保險等領域。

來自越南的 Fika,以 AI 技術打造新一代的交友 App。透過 100% 真人驗證、AI 配對、貼近亞洲用戶使用行為的 UI / UX 介面,提供更安全、對女性更友善、使用體驗更佳的交友服務。自去年十一月上線至今,累積下載 45 萬次,月活躍用戶 (MAU) 達 13 萬人,並在越南,位居 Google Play 上免費交友類別第一名、App Store 上 Life Style 類第四名。

在台灣居於領先地位的潮牌球鞋交易平台 Area02,廣受年輕的時尚、潮流迷喜好。在上線的前 20 個月內,累計成交金額 (GMV) 突破 210 萬美元,月活躍用戶達 18 萬人,今年前 5 個月,成交金額較去年同期成長高達 75%,在站穩台灣市場後,預計將在明年啟動新加坡、菲律賓、馬來西亞等市場的東南亞拓展。

除了 Area02,本屆還有 5 支值得關注的台灣新創團隊。ShowHue 運用 AI 演算法,為電商與零售商提供自動快速美化商品照片的解決方案,目前已成功串接 Shopify、Shopee、WooCommerce、Wix 等平台,上線半年內,累積超過 200 家企業用戶。Credidi 水滴 依據大數據來建立個人信用評等,鼓勵使用者建立個人信用,以此來享受更多、更方便的金融或生活服務,上線以來,陸續推出記帳與對發票的功能,8 個月內累積 50 萬使用者。Homexin (Home 心) 的平台,可快速媒合合法、合格照護員提供醫院照護服務,目前已與衛福部合作,與 5 家醫院簽約合作。Giftpack 從 CRM 角度切入,建置企業送禮平台,目前已累積來自 17 個國家、超過 500 個企業帳戶。KOLpass 創辦人結合台積電工程師、專業模特兒的個人工作經驗,開發以網紅、KOL 真實意見為導向的數位媒合平台,能在每位 KOL 單位成本下創造 5 倍以上的營收。

在台灣以外,菲律賓是本屆國際團隊來源最多的國家,共有 3 隊,從中,可以看到菲律賓數位經濟發展的最新線索。MedHyve 針對醫院與診所的採購需求,打造相關的 AI 工具與平台,預估可因此節省 40% 的採購成本、70% 的採購時間,目前已獲得超過 200 家醫療與診所採用,平台上匯集近百家供應商,提供超過 3,000 項商品。TANG App 建構 P2P 支付工具,希望打造普惠金融,服務無銀行帳戶 (Unbanked) 的用戶。WTH Foods 則研發並提供植物性肉類產品,切入垂直電商領域。

除了來自菲律賓的新創,另外 7 支國際新創團隊的表現,也不遑多讓。Waku 為印尼領先的 One Stop Shopping 餐飲預訂與外送平台,串接數十個雲端廚房,提供 16 種餐飲類別、超過 1.5 萬種選項,目前為超過 200 家企業提供餐飲服務,預計在今年可達到服務 300 萬人次的里程碑。來自香港的新創 Spaceship 建立新一代的全球智慧物流平台,串接物流商以及電商平台,提供國際商品宅配到貨的服務,在 2020 年,營收達 500 萬美元,獲得超過 10 萬名用戶。同樣來自香港的 Find Recruiter,則建立 On-demand 的職缺獵才平台,為東南亞企業解決人才招募問題。來自柬埔寨的 PillTech 則致力打造專供醫療用品的 B2B 交易平台,目前已吸引超過 30 家供應商提供超過 3,500 件商品。來自新加坡的 Sendjoy,則建立一般民眾與網紅的媒合平台,製作客製化影片給親友。來自美國的 Sensay,讓英語教師可建立英語口語練習課程讓學生學習,並以 AI 協助評分口語能力。來自荷蘭的 Swugo,開發出以訂閱制將自行車升級改裝為電動自行車的解決方案。         

AppWorks 生態系持續加速成長

AppWorks 從 2010 年正式啟動 AppWorks Accelerator,至今已來到第 22 屆,邁入第 11 個年頭,整體生態系持續展現出超越過往的成長速度。在累計募資金額、全體總價值都繳出成長超過兩倍的佳績,兩者成長幅度皆是歷年之最,全體年營業額也首度寫下突破百億美元的重要里程碑,紮實的營業額成長,代表為大東南亞地區的經濟發展帶來實質貢獻。具體成績包括:活躍新創累積至 414 家、共 1,396 位創業者,所有新創的加總年營業額來到 129 億美元 (約為 3,612 億新台幣),較去年同期成長 124%,全體提供就業數 18,591 位,年增 24%,生態系累積募資金額來到 43 億美元 (約為 1,204 億新台幣),年增率高達 221%,總價值達到 174 億美元 (約為 4,872 億新台幣),較去年此時大幅增加 231%。

儘管過去一年來,疫情為全球經濟帶來極大衝擊,AppWorks 生態系卻反而更加高速成長,背後的關鍵,來自所有創業者的努力,掌握了最前緣的典範轉移以及破壞式創新。AppWorks 董事長暨合夥人林之晨指出:「從 AppWorks 生態系與創業者身上,我們觀察到 AI、Blockchain、NFT、Southeast Asia 這 4 個如火如荼發生中的典範轉移,正為創業者帶來巨大的機會。相較過往多年才出現一個大型板塊位移,如今居然有這麼多個同時發生,開啟大量顛覆的可能,鼓勵優秀的創業者,不要錯過這個千載難逢的窗口。」

延伸閱讀:AppWorks Demo Day #22 登場團隊介紹

【歡迎所有 AI、Blockchain、NFT 與目標東南亞市場的創業者,加入專為你們服務的 AppWorks Accelerator

關於 AppWorks 之初創投

2009 年成立,由「創業者」為「創業者」設立的創投與新創社群。致力在大東南亞地區 (東南亞 + 台灣) 協助下世代的創業者,抓住數位革命的成長機會。正如同 Mobile Internet 帶來了巨變,我們相信 AI 與 Blockchain 是今日的重要典範轉移。我們認為,創造一個偉大事業的過程中,團隊是主角,而投資人則是配角,我們專注扮演配角,從種子時期開始支持有想法的團隊,一路陪著他們打造區域級、世界級的偉大企業。AppWorks 目前共提供 Accelerator、Funds 與 School 等三項主要服務。更多資訊:appworks.tw

關於 AppWorks Accelerator 之初加速器

2010 年成立,現為大東南亞地區最具規模的創業加速器,每半年嚴選本區域最具潛力的新創團隊進駐。輔導新創團隊尋找 Product-Market Fit、幫助成長期團隊建立 Sustainable / Scalable Business Models。成立以來,從 AppWorks Accelerator 畢業的活躍新創已達 414 家、1,396 位創業者,串連成大東南亞最大的新創生態系。過去一年來,AppWorks Ecosystem 大幅成長,所有企業加總營業額達 129 億美元,年增 124%,提供就業數 18,591 位,年增 24%;生態系累積募資金額達 43 億美元,年增 221%,總價值則達到 174 億美元,年成長達 231%。更多資訊:appworks.tw/accelerator 

關於 AppWorks Funds 之初創投基金

AppWorks 管理三支創投基金共 2.12 億美元,我們與認同我們理念的投資人合作,其中包括在科技製造、金融、媒體等業界領先的龍頭企業。我們每年進行 10 到 15 個投資案,目前為止已投資超過 60 家新創,其中許多在 GSEA 居於領先地位,如:91APP、KKday、ShopBack、Carousell、iCHEF 等,此外,Uber、隆中網絡、創業家兄弟、松果購物、91APP 已順利 IPO;FLOW 也已順利 IEO。更多資訊:appworks.tw/investments

關於 AppWorks School 之初學校

AppWorks School 成立於 2016 年,致力協助渴望投身數位、網路與電商產業的人才,提供免費、實作、高效、與業界結合的紮實培訓計畫。成立至今,已畢業 305 位學員,其中 90% 成功轉職,在 91APP、KKBOX、Line TV、Hahow、VoiceTube、WeMo Scooter  等知名新創與科技公司擔任軟體工程師。現經營有 iOS、Android、Front-End、Back-End 與 Data Engineering 等專班。更多資訊:school.appworks.tw

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AppWorks Demo Day #22 Unveils 18 New Startups

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TAIPEI, TAIWAN — On July 14, 2021, AppWorks Accelerator held its 22nd demo day, unveiling 18 startups operating across the frontiers of AI, Blockchain, and Southeast Asia. In response to widespread lockdowns and social distancing measures across the region, AppWorks for the first time ever held a fully virtual Demo Day, broadcasting live across its Facebook page and YouTube channel with more than 1,000 collective viewers tuning in.

AW#22 officially kicked off in March 2021, featuring 24 teams and 40 founders, of which 33% are female and 43% serial entrepreneurs. Over 14 nationalities are represented in this batch, with more than two-thirds targeting markets outside of Taiwan including Indonesia, Vietnam, Singapore, the Philippines, Cambodia, Hong Kong, the US, and the Netherlands. Fintech was by far the most popular industry vertical, followed by ecommerce, logistics, foodtech, among others. A snapshot of the pitching teams are provided below:

1. ALIA: AI financial advisory app

Nadia Amalia | nadia@chatalia.io | http://www.chatalia.id

2. AREA 02: Sneaker resell marketplace platform in Asia where users can easily buy, sell, and trade

Cory Chen | cory.chen@area02.com | https://www.area02.com

3. Credidi: AI credit scoring service using transaction data 

Vincent Liaw | vincent@credidi.ai | https://credidi.ai 

4. Fika: Asia’s female-focused AI social & dating app

Denise Sandquist | denise@keepfika.com | https://keepfika.com

5. Find Recruiter: Recruiter marketplace for Asia talent

Lawton Lai | lawton@findrecruiter.com | https://www.findrecruiter.com

6. Giftpack: AI-powered corporate gifting CRM

Archer Chiang | archerwindy@giftpack.io | https://giftpack.ai

7. Homexin: Platform which solves problems for hospitalized families

Jonathan Hsiao | jonathan@homexin.com.tw | http://www.homexin.com.tw 

8. KOLpass: MarTech platform for micro/nano influencers

Pierce Hung | pierce@kolpass.org | http://www.kolpass.org 

9. MedHyve: AI-powered procurement tools and dashboards for medical institutions

Gabriel Henry J. Lopez | gabriel@medhyve.com | https://medhyve.com 

10. PillTech: B2B healthcare marketplace

Vireak Chea | vireakchea@pilltech.com.kh | https://pilltech.com.kh

11. Sendjoy: Cameo for Asia

LC Lim | liangchun@sendjoynow.com | www.sendjoynow.com 

12. Sensay: AI-powered English speaking homework tool for educators

Caren Chen | caren@oksensay.com | http://www.sensay.tw 

13. ShowHue: AI visual tool for eCommerce

Hannie Liu | hannie@showhue.com | http://www.showhue.com

14. Spaceship: Smart logistics platform

Wun Chi Lam | chilam@spaceship.hk | http://www.spaceship.hk 

15. Swugo: The subscription service that makes any bike an electric bike

Samuel Ijsselmuiden | samuel@swugo.com | http://www.swugo.com 

16. TANG app: International peer-to-peer payment app

Rebecca Kersch | rebecca@tangapp.org | http://www.tangapp.org 

17. Waku: F&B and catering platform

Anthony Gunawan | anthony@wakuliner.com | http://www.wakuliner.com 

18. WTH Foods: Plant-based meat alternatives

Stephen Co | stephen.co@wthfoods.ph | https://www.wthfoods.ph

The startup ecosystem in Southeast Asia is now entering the next phase of development, with more and more companies like Carro and PatSnap entering the unicorn stable, while existing unicorns including GoTo (Gojek+Tokopedia), Grab, and Bukalapak all announcing their plans to go public. It was only a few years ago when the region experienced its very first public exit with Sea Group in 2017, resulting in many employees splintering off to start their own entrepreneurial endeavors. Now it’s increasingly becoming the new norm, just as with the pandemic. Although AppWorks is in its 11th year running, our mission with events like Demo Day remains consistent—to continue facilitating the region’s digital transformation by creating the strongest community of founders and fostering more opportunities for collaboration with and investments in startups. 

The AppWorks ecosystem reaches new echelons of success

Traditionally, AppWorks has held its Demo Day twice a year, becoming one of the premier events for digital innovators across the region. Travel restrictions and physical limitations have only served to speed up digital adoption among consumers and businesses alike, clearly reflected in the growth of our ecosystem. With the addition of AW#22, there are now 414 active startups and 1,396 founders in the community. Both the total funds raised and valuation have more than tripled in the last year. The ecosystem’s collective turnover also achieved a new milestone, crossing the US$10 billion mark, more than doubling from the year prior, while creating close to 20,000 jobs in the process.

Although the pandemic has adversely impacted the global economy this past year, the AppWorks ecosystem has been able to accelerate in growth. The driving force behind this momentum stems from all the efforts of entrepreneurs, capitalizing on the latest paradigm shifts and technological innovations. “The four major paradigm shifts that we identified, namely AI, Blockchain, NFT, and rising Southeast Asia, are happening in full swing, and opening tremendous opportunities for founders. This new generation of technologies is evolving at higher speeds than its predecessors, implying faster and bigger disruptions, and endless vectors of applications. This is a once-in-a-lifetime window—there’s simply no better time to be a startup founder,” says AppWorks chairman Jamie Lin.

【We welcome all AI, Blockchain, NFT, or Southeast Asia founders to join AppWorks Accelerator

AppWorks – Greater SEA’s Leading Accelerator + VC

Founded in 2009, AppWorks is a startup community built by founders, for founders. We are committed to fostering the next generation of entrepreneurs in Greater Southeast Asia (SEA + Taiwan) and helping them facilitate the region’s transition into the digital era. Just as how mobile completely transformed the status quo, we believe nascent technologies such as AI and blockchain will eventually redefine the global paradigm.

As such, whether it’s mentorship, investment, or talent, AppWorks has established a one-stop shop for ambitious founders willing to bet against the consensus and drive a change they see in the world. We help startups build disruptive businesses from even an inkling of an idea into world-class enterprises through our three primary lines of service: Accelerator, Funds, and School.

AppWorks Accelerator

AppWorks Accelerator is the leading launchpad for bold and ambitious entrepreneurs targeting Greater Southeast Asia. Every 6 months, we take in startups with strong potentials, equipping founders spanning all walks of life with the necessary resources, mentorship, and guidance to get their ventures off the ground.

There are now a total of 414 active startups and 1,396 founders in the AppWorks Ecosystem. Collectively, all companies produce a turnover of US$ 12.9B, an annual increase of 124% compared to the same time last year, and provide 18,591 jobs, 24% more than the year prior. Altogether, the Ecosystem raised a total of US$ 4.3B, an annual increase of 221%, with an aggregate valuation reaching US$ 17.4B, growing 231% YoY. More information: appworks.tw/accelerator

AppWorks Funds

AppWorks manages three venture capital funds totaling US$ 212 million. We’ve attracted a diverse array of LPs who believe in our vision, including Taiwan Mobile, Fubon Life Insurance, Cathay Life Insurance, Taiwan’s National Development Fund, Hungtai Group, The CID Group, Wistron Corporation, Phison Electronics, CDIB & Partners Investment Holdings, Far EasTone, UDN Group, and Axiom Asia Capital. We fund 10 – 15 deals a year, now with 60+ companies in our portfolio including leading startups in GSEA like Huolala, 91APP, KKday, ShopBack, Carousell, and iChef, while having produced 4 IPOs: (Uber, NetPublishing, KuoBrothers, Mobix, and 91APP) and 1 IEO (FLOW). More information: appworks.tw/investments

AppWorks School

Established in 2016, AppWorks School has strived to cultivate a pipeline of skilled labor to help our  community meet the technical demands of tomorrow. Quality talent has always served as the bedrock of innovation, yet shortages still remain the foremost challenge that tech companies in GSEA face today.

Within four years, AppWorks School has now graduated 305 software engineers, 90% of these graduates went on to pursue successful software engineering careers in prominent companies such as 91APP, KKBOX, Line TV, Hahow, VoiceTube and WeMo Scooter. AppWorks School currently provides five courses: iOS, Android, Front-End, Back-End Development and Data Engineering. More information: school.appworks.tw


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Introductions to the Startups Pitching on AppWorks Demo Day #23 & Wistron Demo Day #1

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AppWorks’ highly anticipated Demo Day brings the best of both AppWorks Accelerator #23 and Wistron Accelerator #1.This particular demo day will feature 21 (16 + 5) startups, with many in the NFT / blockchain space to give you a glimpse into our digital future. Among these rising stars, we’ll also have international teams joining us from Singapore, the US, and Hong Kong.

This past half year, AppWorks Accelerator recruited 34 teams across AW#23, of which 8 are focusing on NFTs specifically, while 5 teams are focusing on DeFi / other blockchain solutions, 11 teams on Southeast Asia, and 14 teams on AI/IoT. It is one of the largest and  most diverse batches to-date, with 66 founders in total who span across 16 different nationalities. Over 20% of them are women and 45% of the founders are serial entrepreneurs. 

We’re also pleased to officially unveil the first batch of Wistron Accelerator. Over the past 6 months, AppWorks has been working with Wistron, one of the world’s leading ICT manufacturers, to identify and cultivate startups that can help the organization charter new avenues of growth over the next decade, whether that’s through technology partnerships or PoCs. 

You can find a brief introduction to each pitching team and founder below:

AppWorks Accelerator #23

1. Numbers

A decentralised photo network for creating community, value, and trust in digital media

Sherry Chung | ceo@numbersprotocol.io | numbersprotocol.io

2. DeFITs

Institutional-grade investment strategies-as-a-service & licensed crypto hedge funds

Vins Lai | vins@defits.capital  | defits.capital

3. ROJU

Jump rope fitness app

Pak Cheung | ph@roju.app | roju.app

4. Partipost

Crowd influencer marketing and commerce platform

Tony Jen | tony@partipost.com | partipost.com

5. Nuli

Asian female fitness app

Candice Wang | candice@nuli.app | nuli.app

6. GranDen

New mateverse social gaming app 

Dochin Lai | dochin@granden.rocks | granden.rocks / parazen.world

7. DimOrder

Point-of-Sale, eCommerce, delivery, financing, supply platform for restaurant 

Ben Wong | ben.wong@dimorder.com | dimorder.com

8. Hooky Finance

One-click DeFi and crypto debit card

Reno Duh | d@hooky.fi | hooky.fi

9. Voutyque

Immersive online marketplace platform for premium brands

Michael Liang | michael@voutyque.com | voutyque.com

10. Foptics

Technology enabled D2C eyewear brand

Raynald Zhang | ray@foptics.club | foptics.club

11. Cardbo

An AI-driven digital payment management tool

Ryan Hu | ryan@cardbo.info | LINE ID: @cardbo

12. Toko

AI tutor for English speaking

Jennifer Liu | jen@tokotutor.com | tokotutor.com

13. Gather Stars

AI enhanced business communication

Jim Idle | jimi@gatherstars.com | gatherstars.com

14. Dress As

Pinterest for fashion

Howard Chan | howard@dress-as.com | dress-as.com

15. AnyoneLab

A SaaS service empowering Asian creators to become entrepreneur 

Kate Tiao | kate.tiao@anyonelab.com | anyonelab.com

16. ĒSEN

One-stop family medicine platform for social elites

Wilson Tsou | wilson@esenmedical.com | esenmedical.com

Wistron Accelerator #1

1. AuthMe

AI-driven anti-fraud identity solution

Andy Lee | andy@authme.com | authme.com

2. BeeInventor Limited

IoT solutions for Smart Construction

Harry Chan | harrychan@beeinventor.com | beeinventor.com

3. BSOS Tech

Liquidize Real-World Assets with Blockchain

Daniel Huang | daniel@bsos.co | bsos.tech

4. Poseidon Network

Hybrid Storage Cloud

Light Lin | light@poseidon.network | poseidon.network

5. 3drens

3drens aims to provide smart mobility solutions with our vehicle intelligence platform

Oeo Yu | oeo@3drens.com | 3drens.com

If you are an investor or corporate representative and need more detailed information about the teams or want to connect with AppWorks Accelerator #23 or Wistron Accelerator #1 founders, please email us at a@appworks.tw.

【If you are a founder working on a startup in SEA, or working with AI, Blockchain, and NFT, apply to AppWorks Accelerator. to join the leading founder community in Greater Southeast Asia.】

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AppWorks Demo Day #23 與 Wistron Demo Day #1 聯合登場,21 支新創團隊展現加速成果

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廣受外界期待、由 AppWorks (之初加速器) 主辦的 AppWorks Demo Day #23 + Wistron Demo Day #1,在今日 (12/15) 於台北熱鬧登場,有 16 支來自 AppWorks Accelerator #23、5 支來自 Wistron Accelerator #1,共 21 支新創團隊輪番登場,展現過去 3 個多月的加速成果。

AppWorks 董事長暨合夥人 林之晨

11 年來每年舉辦兩次的 AppWorks Demo Day,早已是大東南亞 (東協 + 台灣) 新創圈的盛事之一。舉辦的主要目的,在於為當期 AppWorks Accelerator / Wistron Accelerator 團隊提供舞台,並促進新創社群的國際交流、投資、商務媒合,以及創造更多的可能性。受到疫情影響,本次 Demo Day 改為邀請制,進行入場人數控管,AppWorks 總共邀請了約 500 位來自創投、企業、新創以及其他相關單位的代表蒞臨,持續為大東南亞地區的創業生態系挹注能量、創造蓬勃發展。 

AppWorks 自 2010 年啟動第一屆創業加速器以來,就持續積極結合各方資源,累積更大的影響力,為創業者打造最佳的協助平台。AppWorks 董事長暨合夥人林之晨指出:「AppWorks 的長期目標一直都沒有改變,我們希望協助優秀的創業者,掌握典範轉移所帶來的顛覆機會,最大化他們對台灣以及整個大東南亞區的影響。在這個階段,我們最看好三大板塊位移,也就是 ABS – AI、Blockchain、Southeast Asia。此外,在過去兩年,我們也看到 NFT 成為另一個快速崛起的典範轉移。NFT 是 Blockchain 技術中,快速成長的巨型應用,為數位資產的擁有權帶來突破性改變,並成為實現 Web3 世界的關鍵基礎。正因為 NFT 帶來如此廣泛且重要的影響力,因此,我們相信值得將它自 Blockchain 領域獨立出來看待,就好像電子商務之於 Internet 的關係。」

在結合各方資源下,本屆 Demo Day 也呈現截然不同的風貌,相較於過往,本次 Demo Day,共有三大堪稱里程碑的亮點:

1. AppWorks Accelerator: 新創成熟度高、策略結盟區塊鏈 Flow 

自 AW#23 起,AppWorks Accelerator 正式與區塊鏈一線公鏈 Flow 策略結盟,共同推動區塊鏈生態系。AppWorks 自從 2019 年投資 Flow 以來,就一直與 Flow 公鏈、同時也是 CryptoKitties 與 NBA Top Shot 開發團隊的 Dapper Labs 保持非常密切的合作,有計畫地持續推動建構在 Flow 公鏈上的各式 NFT 應用與生態系。從遊戲與娛樂起步,在基礎建設日趨成熟下, Flow 正成為一個蓬勃發展的生態系。

Flow 為進駐 AppWorks Accelerator 的新創,提供專屬的服務與資源。包括 Flow 團隊在技術、行銷、社群和產品方面的專屬支持;由 AppWorks 安排與 Flow 團隊的 Office Hours;共享 Flow 的教育資源、以及其它 Flow 區塊鏈專案的寶貴經驗;優秀的開發專案,有機會獲得 Flow 與其他夥伴的投資;獲得 FLOW Token 贊助機會,將產品發佈於 Flow 主網,加速初期獲客。

除了一線公鏈的合作外,AppWorks Accelerator 長期聚焦在 ABS 三大主題,並持續看好 NFT 的發展。從本屆 Demo Day 登場的團隊身上,可看到 AppWorks Accelerator 持續吸引越來越多國際優秀創業團隊進駐,繼續引領大東南亞地區創業生態前進。在這些明日之星中,有來自台灣、新加坡、香港、美國與英國的團隊,也有不少連續創業者,曾擁有成功出場的經驗,整體不論在創業經驗、產品或服務、商業模式等面向上,都展現出更加成熟、更加多元的特色。

例如,開發 Web3 去中心化照片網路,使數位媒體資產可被追溯與驗證的 Numbers,在 8 月創下百萬 API Access、用戶來自超過 90 個國家,並在近期完成 600 萬美元的私募種子輪募資,投資人包括開發出 Filecoin 的 Protocol Labs、交易所 Binance、為新創提供技術平台和募資框架的 MakerDAO,以及 YouTube 共同創辦人陳士駿、Twitch 共同創辦人林士斌。

來自新加坡的網紅行銷平台 Partipost,為品牌媒合社群推廣的網紅與內容創作者。目前已將版圖拓展至台灣、新加坡、印尼、馬來西亞、菲律賓等五個市場,與近 65 萬名網紅、創作者,以及超過 2,000 個品牌展開合作,並在今年完成 500 萬美元 A 輪融資,投資人包括 Quest Ventures、SPH Ventures 等。

針對亞洲女性開發健身 App 的 Nuli,平台上已打造超過 400 種健身課程,累積近 1.4 萬名付費訂閱用戶,今年以來的成長率達 126%,在所有付費用戶中,接近一半選擇使用年度訂閱方案,展現強大的用戶黏著度。

本次 16 支登場的 AppWorks Accelerator #23 新創團隊,簡介如下:

1. Numbers: 去中心化照片網路,在數位媒體領域創造社群、價值與信任。

2. DeFITs: 由 DeFi 模式驅動的加密貨幣資產管理平台。

3. ROJU: 多合一跳繩健身 App。

4. Partipost: 網紅行銷平台。

5. Nuli: 針對亞洲女性開發的健身 App。

6. GranDen: LBS / O2O 社交遊戲 Metaverse。

7. DimOrder: 餐廳 POS 系統。

8. Hooky: 數位資產管理平台。

9. Voutyque: 為亞洲獨立品牌打造的社群電商平台。

10. foptics: D2C 眼鏡品牌 。

11. Cardbo: AI 驅動的數位支付管理工具。

12. Toko: 英文口語 AI 練習 App。

13. Gather Stars: 整合 email、簡訊、語音的溝通協作 AI 平台。

14. Dress As: 800 萬追蹤者的時尚圖片分享社群平台。

15. AnyoneLab: 創作者商務管理 SaaS 服務。

16. ESEN: 結合知識平台與線下診所的家庭醫學 O2O 平台。

2. Wistron Accelerator: 緯創集團各事業體協助加速

繼 AW#23 共 16 支新創團隊登場後,緊接著是 Wistron Accelerator #1 共 5 支新創團隊登場。緯創身為全球 ICT 產業的領導廠商之一,近幾年在強化研發、提升技術創新、多元化產品開發、建立新技術產業鏈以及創新平台、前瞻性投資等策略上,展現出傑出成果,也使得 Wistron Accelerator 不僅廣受外界關注,更成為台灣大企業與新創策略合作的指標。 

緯創與 AppWorks 從 2014 年開始合作,是 AppWorks Fund II、Fund III 的主要股東之一,之後也陸續投資了 MoBagel (AW#16)、ANIWARE (AW#17) ,與 LucidPix (AW#18) 等自 AppWorks Accelerator 畢業的新創校友,雙方有長期的策略合作關係與默契,並在今年 9 月首度啓動緯創垂直加速器,由 AppWorks 提供營運等核心業務。

緯創資通董事長林憲銘指出:「Demo Day 不是加速的結束,而是另一個階段的開始。與新創合作、互相交流與學習,結合雙方的優勢,是我們長期的策略目標,因此,我們願意用更長的時間去等待開花結果、產生綜效。」

緯創資通董事長 林憲銘

Wistron Accelerator 能順利啟動、快速展現成果,關鍵在於獲得緯創集團各事業體的支持 (Endorse)。因此,Wistron Accelerator 最大特色,就是由緯創集團各事業體最高負責人擔任 Mentors,進行獨家合作 PoC,獲選的新創,可直接與緯創各事業群高階主管討論,在合作主題和方向、商品化、規模化等面向上,都能由 Top-down 建立長期的策略與目標,加速並放大成果。

例如,專注於提供 AI 身分認證的 AuthMe,此次與緯創展開 KYC 應用合作,共同開發遠距醫療解決方案,在病患登入時進行身分辨識。以軟硬體整合,開發各式物聯網設備的 BeeInventor,提供智慧營造解決方案,在與緯創進行 PoC 後,並進一步將合作拓展至旗下緯謙科技、緯昌科技。正在招募中的 Wistron Accelerator #2,緯創集團旗下的緯育、緯創醫學科技、啟碁科技也將加入與新創合作,協助加速的行列。

本次 5 支登場的 Wistron Accelerator #1 新創團隊,簡介如下: 

1. AuthMe: 專攻身分認證及詐欺防範的 AI 解決方案。

2. BeeInventor:  為建築工地提供 AI 解決方案。

3. BSOS Tech: 以區塊鏈技術提供供應鏈金融服務。

4. Poseidon Network: 去中心化雲端聚合儲存方案。

5. 3drens: 大數據驅動的 IoT 車輛管理平台。

3. LINE Bank X AuthMe 對談:在 AppWorks Demo Day 之後展開的策略合作

本次 Demo Day 另一個亮點,則是首度進行大企業與新創對談,邀請純網銀 LINE Bank 總經理黃以孟,與台灣領先的數位身分驗證解決方案 AuthMe (AW#18) 共同創辦人暨執行長李紀廣,共同分享合作的經驗。

LINE Bank 總經理 黃以孟 (中)、AuthMe 共同創辦人暨執行長 李紀廣 (右)

在 2019 年 6 月登場的 AppWorks Demo Day #18,黃以孟在聽完李紀廣上台 Pitch 後,對 AuthMe 的技術與應用非常感興趣,在活動後的交流時間,親自與 LINE Bank 的團隊,前往 AuthMe 的攤位與李紀廣交流,並在隨後很快地敲定了雙方團隊的正式會議,也因此開展了後續的合作,AuthMe 因此成為 LINE Bank 在 KYC 的技術夥伴。

從大企業的角度,黃以孟指出:「純網銀背負了外界極大的期待,透過與 AuthMe 的合作,讓我們得以快速掌握創新科技,進而為客戶提供更高品質、更高效率的金融服務。LINE Bank 將新創夥伴看作是企業研發中心的延伸,未來將持續往 Banking 4.0 升級里程上,尋找適合的合作機會。」從新創的角度,李紀廣則指出:「金融業必須符合最高等級的資安與法遵要求,經過與 LINE Bank 的合作和檢驗後,讓我們的技術和解決方案,得以更順利推廣至其他產業和領域。」

AppWorks 生態系持續加速成長

至今已來到第 23 屆的 AppWorks Accelerator,飛輪正不斷加速轉動,整體生態系持續展現出超越過往的成長速度。在累計募資金額、全體總價值都繳出成長 100% 以上的佳績,全體創造就業數更突破 2 萬的重要里程碑,代表為大東南亞地區的經濟發展帶來實質貢獻。具體成績包括:活躍新創累積至 435 家、共 1,402 位創業者,所有新創的加總年營業額來到 139 億美元 (約為 3,773 億新台幣),較去年同期成長 72%,全體提供就業數 20,169 位,年增 16%,生態系累積募資金額來到 47 億美元 (約為 1,304 億新台幣),年增率高達 100%,總價值達到 278 億美元 (約為 7,718 億新台幣),較去年此時大幅增加 152%。

原檔下載:State of The AppWorks Ecosystem (December 2021)

同時,區塊鏈產業的崛起速度遠勝以往,AppWorks Accelerator 自從 2018 年開始積極招募來自區塊鏈領域的新創,目前,整體生態系已有超過六分之一,共 75 家活躍新創、141 位創業者來自區塊鏈領域。

林之晨指出:「AppWorks 將持續推動 AppWorks 生態系、所有新創校友與各種類型的企業與機構合作,一起掌握 AI、Blockchain、Southeast Asia 三大典範轉移所帶來的各種機會,推動各式數位轉型、為大東南亞數位經濟圈創造更強大的影響力。」

#關於 AppWorks 之初加速器集團

2009 年成立,由「創業者」為「創業者」設立的加速器,以及基於加速器發展的新創社群與創投機構,致力在大東南亞地區協助下世代的創業者,抓住數位革命的成長機會。正如同 Mobile Internet 帶來了巨變,我們相信 ABS – AI、Blockchain 與 Southeast Asia 是今日的三大典範轉移。我們認為,創造一個偉大事業的過程中,團隊是主角,而投資人則是配角,我們專注扮演配角,從種子時期開始支持有想法的團隊,一路陪著他們打造區域級、世界級的偉大企業。AppWorks 目前共提供 Accelerator、Funds 與 School 等三項主要服務。

更多資訊:appworks.tw

#關於 AppWorks Accelerator 之初加速器

2010 年成立,每半年嚴選本區域最具潛力的新創團隊進駐。輔導新創團隊尋找 Product-Market Fit、幫助成長期團隊建立 Sustainable / Scalable Business Models。成立以來,從 AppWorks Accelerator 畢業的活躍新創已達 435 家、1,402 位創業者。過去一年來,AppWorks Ecosystem 大幅成長,所有企業加總營業額達 139 億美元,年增 72%,提供就業數 20,169 位,年增 16%;生態系累積募資金額達 47 億美元,年增 100%,總價值則達到 278 億美元,年成長達 152%。

更多資訊:appworks.tw/accelerator 

#關於 AppWorks Funds 之初創投基金

AppWorks 管理三支創投基金共 2.12 億美元,我們與認同我們理念的投資人合作,其中包括在科技製造、金融、媒體等業界領先的龍頭企業。我們每年進行 20 個投資案,目前為止已持股超過 70 家新創,其中許多在其垂直居於領先地位,如:Lalamove、Dapper Labs / Flow、Animoca Brands、91APP、Carousell、ShopBack、Tiki、17LIVE、KKday 等。此外,並已有 5 個 IPO 案 (Uber、隆中網絡、創業家兄弟、松果購物、91APP)、3 個 IEO 案,以及 1 隻百角獸 ( Hectocorn)、2 隻十角獸 (Decacorn) 與 4 隻獨角獸 (Unicorn) 。

更多資訊:appworks.tw/investments

#關於 AppWorks School 之初學校

AppWorks School 成立於 2016 年,致力協助渴望投身數位、網路與電商產業的人才,提供免費、實作、高效、與業界結合的紮實培訓計畫。成立至今,已畢業 352 位學員,其中 90% 成功投身網路界,在 momo、91APP、KKBOX、Line TV、WeMo Scooter、Line Taxi、Hahow、VoiceTube、OmniChat 與 Gogoro 等知名新創與科技公司擔任軟體工程師。現經營有 iOS、Android、Front-End、Back-End 與 Data Engineering 等轉職專班以及軟體工程師進修班。

更多資訊:school.appworks.tw

【歡迎所有NFT、Blockchain / DeFi、AI / IoT 以及目標 Southeast Asia 的創業者,加入專為你們服務的 AppWorks Accelerator

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Introductions to the Startups Pitching on AppWorks Virtual Demo Day #23

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In mid-December, we hosted an in-person Demo Day in Taipei, Taiwan, featuring startups that are facing the Taiwan market. And we thought it would be great for the founders to showcase their product and team to the wider startup community from the region through a virtual Demo Day. 

This past half year, AppWorks Accelerator recruited 34 teams across AW#23, of which 8 are focusing on NFTs specifically, while 5 teams are focusing on DeFi / other blockchain solutions, 11 teams on Southeast Asia, and 14 teams on AI/IoT. It is one of the largest and  most diverse batches to-date, with 66 founders in total who span across 16 different nationalities. Over 20% of them are women and 45% of the founders are serial entrepreneurs. 

This particular demo day will feature 23 startups, with many in the NFT / blockchain space to give you a glimpse into our digital future. Tune into our livestream on YouTube or Facebook at 9 am (GMT+8) December 21st.

You can find a brief introduction to each pitching team and founder below:

1. Sloika: Photo NFT marketplace

Ev Tchebotarev | ev@sloika.xyz | sloika.xyz

2. Autonomy Network: Decentralized automation- helping DEXes grow their volume

Diego Chui | diego@autonomynetwork.io | autonomynetwork.io 

3. NIFLR: Autonomous checkout technology platform for retail

Ankur Sharma | ankur@niflr.comniflr.com

4. YouHomes: An all-in-one cloud based application to help real estate brokers save 50% operating cost and increase 30% sale transactions

Julius Cuong | cuongtt@youhomes.vn | youhomes.vn

5. Numbers: A decentralized photo network for Web 3.0

Sherry Chung | ceo@numbersprotocol.io | numbersprotocol.io

6. Partipost: Crowd influencer marketing and commerce platform

Jonathan Eg | jonathan@partipost.com | partipost.com

7. WeGoWhere: Marketplace for offline expenditures

Ty Lertwichaiworawit | ty@eatmatch.app | wegowhere.com

8. Artizen: NFT grants for art, science, and public goods

Rene Pinnell | rene@artizen.fund | artizen.fund

9. foptics: Technology enabled D2C eyewear brand

Raynald Zhang | ray@foptics.clubfoptics.club

10. Nüli App: Asian female fitness app

Daniel Schreiber | daniel@nuli.appnuli.app

11. Munin Space: Automation of operations in remote locations with satellites, IoT, and AI

Jorge Iglesias García | jorge@munin.spacemunin.space

12. Anyfty: NFT bank

Igor Syromolotov | i@anyfty.io | anyfty.io

13. ROJU: Jump rope fitness app

Pak Cheung | ph@roju.approju.app

14. DimOrder: Point-of-Sale, eCommerce, delivery, financing, supply platform for restaurant 

Ben Wong | ben.wong@dimorder.comdimorder.com

15. Limitd: Creating and selling NFTs, made easy

Kim Hoang | kim@limitd.colimitd.co

16. Voutyque: Immersive online marketplace platform for premium brands

Michael Liang | michael@voutyque.com | voutyque.com

17. MamaHelpers: LinkedIn for foreign domestic workers

Amanda So | amanda@mamahelpers.iomamahelpers.io

18. AnyoneLab: A SaaS service empowering Asian creators to become entrepreneur 

Rebecca Leung | rebecca.leung@anyonelab.com | anyonelab.com

19. Metaco: Marketplace for gaming contents

Jaime Djuhar | jaime@metaco.ggmetaco.gg 

20. Pictta: Launchpad for NFT collections on Solana and ETH blockchain

Linda Chan | linda.chan@pictta.com | pictta.com

21. Hooky: One-click DeFi and crypto debit card

Reno Duh | d@hooky.fihooky.fi

22. BlockCo Labs: Protocol for creating next-generation NFTs

Andy Chan | andy.chan@blockcolabs.com | blockcolabs.com

23. GranDen: New mateverse social gaming app

Dochin Lai | dochin@granden.rocks | granden.rocks / parazen.world

If you are an investor or corporate representative and need more detailed information about the teams or want to connect with AW#23 founders, please email us at a@appworks.tw.

We welcome all AI, Blockchain, NFT, or Southeast Asia founders to join AppWorks Accelerator.

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AppWorks Virtual Demo Day #23 Unveils 23 New Startups

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TAIPEI, TAIWAN—On December 21, 2021, AppWorks Accelerator held its 23rd demo day virtually, unveiling 23 startups operating across the frontiers of AI/IoT, Blockchain, and Southeast Asia. The event is held in collaboration with AWS Activate, with support from Google Cloud, Flow, and Alchemy, and promptly follows the firm’s in-person demo day held on December 15 specifically for those teams in the batch targeting the Taiwan market.

As one of Greater Southeast Asia’s longest running independent accelerator programs, AppWorks Accelerator built off the success of AW#22’s fully virtual Demo Day earlier this year, attracting innovative founders from around the world. The event will be broadcasted live across the firm’s Facebook page and YouTube channel at 09:00am Taipei Time (GMT +8). 

AW#23 officially kicked off in September 2021, featuring 34 teams and 66 founders from 16 different home markets, including Australia, Hong Kong, India, Russia, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Vietnam. Reflecting the global embrace of digital work, 67% of the teams are internationally-based outside of Taiwan. 

As an early mover in Blockchain and NFT investments, AppWorks proudly presents 11 DeFi- and NFT-related projects to showcase their products on the virtual demo day, leveraging the firm’s extensive experience in cryptocurrency to provide guidance and best practices in the space. Eight startups addressing dynamic opportunities in the Greater Southeast Asia region were represented in the batch, targeting verticals such as D2C brands, gaming, proptech, retail & e-commerce enablement, and more.

AppWorks is currently accepting applications for AppWorks Accelerator Batch #24, accepting qualified founders in AI/IoT, Blockchain/NFT, and Southeast Asia-related startups. AW#24 will be held from March to July  2022. The accelerator is equity- and cost-free, providing practical and hands-on mentorship to guide founders in achieving better product-market fit, win key business partners, and become a better founder.

For AW#23, the accelerator featured the following companies:

[Web3]

  1. Anyfty: NFT bank
  2. Artizen: NFT grants for art, science, and public goods
  3. Autonomy Network: Decentralized automation- helping DEXes grow their volume
  4. BlockCo Labs: Protocol for creating next-generation NFTs
  5. GranDen: New mateverse social gaming app
  6. Hooky: One-click DeFi and crypto debit card
  7. Limitd: Creating and selling NFTs, made easy
  8. Numbers: A decentralized photo network for Web 3.0
  9. Pictta: Launchpad for NFT collections on Solana and ETH blockchain
  10. Sloika: Photo NFT marketplace

[AI & IoT]

  1. DimOrder: Point-of-Sale, eCommerce, delivery, financing, supply platform for restaurant 
  2. Munin Space: Automation of operations in remote locations with satellites, IoT, and AI
  3. NIFLR: Autonomous checkout technology platform for retail
  4. ROJU: Jump rope fitness app
  5. Voutyque: Immersive online marketplace platform for premium brands

[SEA]

  1. Anyone Lab: A SaaS service empowering Asian creators to become entrepreneur 
  2. Foptics: Technology enabled D2C eyewear brand
  3. MamaHelpers: LinkedIn for foreign domestic workers
  4. Metaco: Marketplace for gaming contents
  5. Nüli App: Asian female fitness app
  6. Partipost: Crowd influencer marketing and commerce platform
  7. WeGoWhere: Marketplace for offline expenditures
  8. YouHomes: An all-in-one cloud based application to help real estate brokers save 50% operating cost and increase 30% sale transactions

The AppWorks Ecosystem Galvanizes in the New Digital Age

As one of Greater Southeast Asia’s largest accelerator programs, AppWorks holds its Demo Day twice a year, welcoming investors and business leaders seeking partnerships with carefully selected digital innovators from across the region and around the world. With the addition of AW#23, there are now 435 active startups and 1,402 founders in the community. Both the total funds raised and valuation have more than doubled in the last year. The AppWorks community now accounts for US$13.9 billion in annual revenues, creating over 20,000 high quality jobs in the digital economy.

Original file for download: State of The AppWorks Ecosystem (December 2021)

“Our mission has always been to help founders be the best they can be, capitalize on mega paradigm shifts and maximize their impact on Taiwan and Southeast Asia. At this current stage, we are most optimistic about the disruptive potential of AI, blockchain/NFT, and SEA (ABS). We are at the cusp of the web3 revolution. 20 years from now, a few of the web3 startups or “DAOs” will become killocorns, and dozens will turn into hectocorns. Many of them can and will be born out of Taiwan and Southeast Asia. When that day comes, I am not sure where today’s tech giants or financial empires will be. Many might have fallen like what AOL, Yahoo and Nokia did. There’s really no better time to be a founder. AppWorks will be here to help them on this long journey, become the best founder they can become and build the most impactful startups/DAOs they can build,” said Jamie Lin, Chairman and Partner of AppWorks.

【We welcome all AI, Blockchain, NFT, or Southeast Asia founders to join AppWorks Accelerator

AppWorks

Founded in 2009, AppWorks is a leading startup community and venture capital firm built by founders, for founders. We are committed to backing the next generation of entrepreneurs in Greater Southeast Asia (ASEAN+Taiwan) and helping them facilitate the region’s transition into the digital age. Just as how mobile and the internet completely transformed the status quo, we believe the current era of technology is currently being defined by major three paradigm shifts: AI, Blockchain, and Southeast Asia (ABS). 

As such, whether it’s mentorship, investment, or talent, AppWorks has established a one-stop-shop for ambitious founders willing to bet against the consensus and drive a change they want to see in the world. We help startups build disruptive businesses from even an inkling of an idea into world-class enterprises through our three primary lines of service: Accelerator, Funds, and School.

More information: appworks.tw

AppWorks Accelerator

AppWorks Accelerator is a launchpad for bold and ambitious entrepreneurs targeting Greater Southeast Asia (GSEA). Every six months, we take in startups with strong potential, equipping founders spanning all walks of life with the necessary resources, mentorship, and guidance to get their ventures off the ground.

There are now a total of 435 active startups and 1,402 founders in the AppWorks Ecosystem. Collectively, all companies produce a turnover of US$ 13.9 billion, an annual increase of 72% compared to the same time last year, and provide 20,169 jobs, 16% more than the year prior. Altogether, the Ecosystem raised a total of US$ 4.7 billion, an annual increase of 100%, with an aggregate valuation reaching US$ 27.8 billion, growing 152% YoY.

More information: appworks.tw/accelerator

AppWorks Funds

AppWorks manages three venture capital funds totaling US$ 212 million. We’ve attracted a diverse array of LPs who believe in our vision, including Taiwan Mobile, Axiom Asia Private Capital, Fubon Life, Wistron, Cathay Life, and Taiwan’s National Development Fund. We fund 20 deals a year, now with more than 70 names in our portfolio, including leading startups in several verticals such as Lalamove, Dapper Labs / Flow, Animoca Brands, 91APP, Carousell, ShopBack, Tiki, 17LIVE, and KKday, while having produced 5 IPOs, 2 IEOs, 1 hectocorn, 2 decacorns, and 4 unicorns.

More information: appworks.tw/investments

AppWorks School

Established in 2016, AppWorks School has strived to cultivate a pipeline of skilled engineers to help our community meet the technical demands of tomorrow. Quality talent has always served as the bedrock of innovation, yet shortages still remain the foremost challenge that tech companies in GSEA face today.

Within five years, AppWorks School has graduated 352 aspiring software engineers; 90% of these graduates went on to pursue successful software development careers in prominent companies such as momo, 91APP, KKBOX, WeMo Scooter, and Gogoro. AppWorks School currently provides five courses: Android, iOS, Front-End, Back-End, and Data Engineering.

More information: school.appworks.tw


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Introductions to the Startups Pitching on AppWorks Demo Day #24 Facing the Global Market

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In mid-July, we will host an in-person Demo Day in Taipei, Taiwan, featuring startups that are facing the Taiwan market. We thought it would be great for the founders to showcase their product and team to the wider startup community from across the region and our network through a virtual Demo Day. 

This past half year, AppWorks Accelerator recruited 24 teams across AW#24, with 51 founders from 12 different home markets, including Indonesia, Thailand, the United States, Singapore, and Hong Kong—with 17 Taiwan-based teams. The batch included 10 female founders (20%) and 20 serial founders (42%). Half of the batch’s founders are building projects for the web3 era. 

This particular demo day will feature 12 startups, with many in the NFT / blockchain space to give you a glimpse into our digital future. We will hold an exclusive livestream for investors and corporate representatives on YouTube at 9 am (GMT+8) June 28th. The video will be officially open to the public after the exclusive 2-week campaign.

You can find a brief introduction to each pitching team and founder below:

1. The Iterative Collective: Incubator, developer & publisher for games

Matthew Quek | matthew@theiterative.co | theiterative.co

2. Protico: Web3 chatting network

Howie Young | howie@protico.io | Protico | Web3 Chats

3. Labfront: AI tools for health research

Chris Peng | c@labfront.com | labfront.com

4. PaperPlane by FlyingClub: NFT with IRL drinking utility

Larry Tu | larry.tu@flyingclub.io | flyingclub.io

5. Envio: Full-service digital logistics & supply chain enabler for SMBs

Richard Cahyanto | richard@envio.co.id | envio.co.id

6. BitShine: Fiat on-ramp and off-ramp for companies

Claire Chen | claire@bitshine.app | bitshine.app

7. Aibou: Helping SMBs grow and scale, with automation and data insights that matter

Bouchen Kuo | bouchen.kuo@aibou.co | aiboucrew.com

8. Alphalytics: On-chain data aggregator

Anne Winterson | a@bshare.io | alphalytics.ai 

9. Blueberry Tech: Business aggregator app 

Eric Lin | eric@blueberrytech.io | blueberrytech.io

10. PreTeeth AI: AI tools for dental smile design

Bill Chou | bbiillll40116@gmail.com | aidirect.com.tw

11. ZTO: Web3 social media

Lenny Fan | lennyfanxxy@gmail.com | ztocoin.com

12. Storius: Geotagged audio sharing app

Freddy Law | freddy@storius.app | storiusapp.com

If you are an investor or corporate representative and need more detailed information about the teams or want to connect with AW#24 founders, please email us at a@appworks.tw.

We welcome all web3 / DAO, AI / IoT, or Southeast Asia founders to join AppWorks Accelerator.

AppWorks Demo Day #24 Unveils 12 New Startups Facing the Global Market

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TAIPEI, TAIWAN—On June 28, 2022, AppWorks Accelerator held  its 24th demo day virtually, unveiling 12 startups operating across the frontiers of AI/IoT, NFT/blockchain projects, and Southeast Asia-focused startups.

As one of Greater Southeast Asia’s longest running independent accelerator programs, AppWorks Accelerator brings together founders building innovative businesses for Taiwan’s digital renaissance, the global web3 revolution, and Southeast Asia’s emerging digital economy. The event was broadcasted across the firm’s YouTube channel at 09:00am Taipei Time (GMT +8) for VIPs (including investors, corporate partners, ecosystem-builders, and more). The video will be exclusively available to VIPs for two weeks after which it will be available for the public to view. With the gradual resumption of international travel and face-to-face operations, AppWorks Accelerator #24 (“AW#24”) will feature a live in-person Demo Day on July 14 in Taipei.

AW#24 officially kicked off in March 2022, featuring 24 teams and 51 founders from 12 different home markets, including Indonesia, Thailand, the United States, Singapore, and Hong Kong—with 17 Taiwan-based teams. The batch included 10 female founders (20%) and 20 serial founders (42%). Half of the batch’s founders are building projects for the web3 era. 

For AW#24’s global demo day, the accelerator will feature the following companies:

1. The Iterative Collective: Incubator, developer & publisher for games

2. Protico: Web3 chatting network 

3. Labfront: AI tools for health research

4. PaperPlane by FlyingClub: NFT with IRL drinking utility

5. Envio: Full-service digital logistics & supply chain enabler for SMBs

6. BitShine: Fiat on-ramp and off-ramp for companies

7. Aibou: Helping SMBs grow and scale, with automation and data insights that matter

8. Alphalytics: On-chain data aggregator

9. Blueberry Tech: Business aggregator app 

10. PreTeeth AI: AI tools for dental smile design

11. ZTO: Web3 social media

12. Storius: Geotagged audio sharing app

“As investors across historical cycles in traditional and crypto startups, we’ve seen the rise and fall of trends—as well as dramatic shifts that permanently alter the way founders and companies innovate and iterate products. With macro and geopolitical headwinds playing a dominant role in shaping market dynamics, we are now at the beginning of a new cycle, representing a shift in attitudes towards early-stage value creation across all market verticals and geographies,” said Jessica Liu, Partner, AppWorks. “With AW#24, we’re seeing many exciting innovations in web3 and traditional startups, creating powerful new ideas for the next cycle of innovation and entrepreneurship.”

As one of Greater Southeast Asia’s largest accelerator programs, AppWorks holds its Demo Day twice a year, welcoming investors and business leaders seeking partnerships with carefully selected digital innovators from across the region and around the world. With the addition of AW#24, there are now 457 active startups (+43 YoY) and 1,448 founders (+53 YoY) in the community. The AppWorks community now accounts for US$17.5 billion in annual revenues (+36% YoY), creating over 21,000 high quality jobs in the digital economy (+15% YoY). In the firm’s rapidly growing web3 practice, the AppWorks ecosystem includes 93 active web3 startups, led by 181 founders from around the world.

Original file for download: State of The AppWorks Ecosystem (June 2022)

AppWorks is currently accepting applications for AppWorks Accelerator #25 (“AW#25”), which will feature founders working on AI/IoT, web3/DAO, and Southeast Asia-related startups–with decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) as a major focus. AppWorks believes that DAOs represent a new frontier that will disrupt the way people build organizations, and welcomes decentralized teams from around the world to join the accelerator. AW#25 will be held from September 2022 to January 2023. The accelerator is equity- and cost-free, providing practical and hands-on mentorship to guide founders in achieving better product-market fit, win key business partners, and become a better founder.

About AppWorks

Founded in 2009, AppWorks is a leading startup community and venture capital firm built by founders, for founders. We are committed to backing the next generation of entrepreneurs in Greater Southeast Asia (ASEAN+Taiwan) and helping them facilitate the region’s transition into the digital age. Just as how mobile and the internet completely transformed the status quo, we believe the current era of technology is currently being defined by major three paradigm shifts: AI, Blockchain, and Southeast Asia (ABS). 

As such, whether it’s mentorship, investment, or talent, AppWorks has established a one-stop-shop for ambitious founders willing to bet against the consensus and drive a change they want to see in the world. We help startups build disruptive businesses from even an inkling of an idea into world-class enterprises through our three primary lines of service: Accelerator, Funds, and School.

More information: appworks.tw

About AppWorks Accelerator

AppWorks Accelerator is a launchpad for bold and ambitious entrepreneurs targeting Greater Southeast Asia (GSEA). Every six months, we take in startups with strong potential, equipping founders spanning all walks of life with the necessary resources, mentorship, and guidance to get their ventures off the ground.

There are now a total of 457 active startups and 1,448 founders in the AppWorks Ecosystem. Collectively, all companies produce a turnover of US$ 17.5 billion, an annual increase of 36% compared to the same time last year, and provide 21,353 jobs, 15% more than the year prior. Altogether, the Ecosystem raised a total of US$ 5.4 billion, an annual increase of 25%, with an aggregate valuation reaching US$ 32.6 billion, growing 87% YoY.

More information: appworks.tw/accelerator


Introductions to the Startups Pitching on AppWorks Accelerator #24 + Wistron Accelerator #2 Demo Day

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AppWorks’ highly anticipated Demo Day brings the best of both AppWorks Accelerator #24 and Wistron Accelerator #2.This particular demo day will feature 20 (13 + 7) startups, with many in the web3 / NFT space to give you a glimpse into the innovative application of blockchain technology and the decentralized future. At the same time, many teams from the AI / IoT field are utilizing frontier technologies to transform our business and life. Among these rising stars, we’ll also have international teams joining us from Hong Kong, the US, and India.

This past half year, AppWorks Accelerator recruited 24 teams across AW#24, of which 12 are focusing on web3 specifically. There are 51 founders in total who span across 12 different markets including Taiwan, Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, Hong Kong, the US, etc., and almost half of which are serial entrepreneurs.

We’re also pleased to introduce Wistron Accelerator #2. Over the past year, AppWorks has been working with Wistron, one of the world’s leading ICT manufacturers, to identify and cultivate startups that can help the organization charter new avenues of growth over the next decade, whether that’s through technology partnerships or PoCs.

You can find a brief introduction to each pitching team and founder below:

AppWorks Accelerator #24

1. BitShine 幣想: Fiat on-ramp and off-ramp for companies

Claire Chen | claire@bitshine.app | bitshine.app

2. Aibou: Helping SMEs grow with staff management automation and data insights that matter

Bouchen Kuo | bouchen.kuo@aibou.co | aiboucrew.com

3. Labfront: All-in-one research solution for real-world data capture 

Jordan Masys | jordan@labfront.com | labfront.com

4. Blueberry Tech 藍莓系統: Slack for retailers

Eric Lin | eric@blueberrytech.io | blueberrytech.io

5. Protico: Web3 chatting network

Howie Young | howie@protico.io | Protico | Web3 Chats

6. PaperPlane by FlyingClub: NFT with IRL drinking utility 

Larry Tu | larry.tu@flyingclub.io | flyingclub.io

7. LINGBO: Gas energy pre-delivery mode 

Matt Lai | laitsungyu@gmail.com | lingbo.com.tw

8. Formosa Art Bank DAO (FAB DAO): Non-profit activists DAO service

Wen-Chun Huang | wenchunhuang17@gmail.com | fab.tw

9. PreTeeth AI: An AI tool for dental consultation

Bill Chou | bbiillll40116@gmail.com | aidirect.com.tw

10. RemoteNC: On-demand manufacturing platform

Alex Mei | alex@remotenc.com | remotenc.com

11. ZTO: Web3 social media

Lenny Fan | lennyfanxxy@gmail.com | ztocoin.com

12. Storius: Geotagged audio sharing app

Freddy Law | freddy@storius.app | storiusapp.com

13. Alphalytics: On-chain data aggregator with actionable insights

LC Young | admin@bshare.io | alphalytics.ai

Wistron Accelerator #2

1. Blutech 博世科智能: Long range wireless sensor data management system

Han Kuo | han@blutech.com.tw | blutech.com.tw

2. Additive Intelligence: AI process improvement software for metal 3D printing

Michael Galvez | mike@additiveintelligence.com | linkedin.com/company/additiveintelligence

3. Lumina: Look great on every call with Lumina’s 4K AI webcam

Mike Xia | mike@getlumina.com | getlumina.com

4. Niflr: Autonomous checkout technology platform for retail

Ankur Sharma | ankur@niflr.com | facebook.com/niflr

5. StormEye: Cybersecurity event monitoring and reporting tool 

Marco Lam | marco.lam@stormeye.io | stormeye.io

6. iCHASE: AI poultry physiological monitoring and disease prevention

Aidan Chang | aidan.chang@ichase.com.tw | ichase.com.tw

7. 岩生築見: Economy development design for social purpose / Ingredients customize service and supply chain management

YK Chiang | yk@roksn.com | roksn.com

If you are an investor or corporate representative and need more detailed information about the teams or want to connect with AppWorks Accelerator #24 or Wistron Accelerator #2 founders, please email us at a@appworks.tw.

We welcome all web3 / DAO, AI / IoT, or Southeast Asia founders to join AppWorks Accelerator #25.

We welcome all AI, IoT, cloud, cybersecurity, EduTech, and MedTech founders to join Wistron Accelerator #3.

AppWorks Demo Day #24 與 Wistron Demo Day #2 聯合登場,20 支新創團隊展現加速成果

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廣受各界期待、由 AppWorks (之初加速器) 主辦的 AppWorks Demo Day #24 + Wistron Demo Day #2,在今日 (7/14) 於台北正式登場,有 13 支來自 AppWorks Accelerator #24、7 支來自 Wistron Accelerator #2,共 20 支新創團隊輪番登場,展現過去 4 個多月的加速成果。

過往 12 年以來,每年舉辦兩次的 AppWorks Demo Day,已成為大東南亞 (東協 + 台灣) 新創圈的盛事之一。舉辦的主要目的,在於為每屆的 AppWorks Accelerator / Wistron Accelerator 團隊提供舞台,並促進新創社群的國際交流、投資、商務媒合,以及創造更多的可能性。受到疫情影響,AppWorks Accelerator #24 採取線下線上混合模式,讓不管是台灣或國際新創,能持續面向目標市場,呈現他們的產品、商業模式以及創業成果。除了今日登場的台灣實體版本,主要展示目標台灣市場的新創,AppWorks 另外在 6 月底,已舉辦國際線上版本,展示以國際市場為目標的新創。

本次 Demo Day 實體版,改為邀請制進行入場人數控管。AppWorks 總共邀請超過 300 位來自創投、企業領袖、企業創投、成功新創、媒體以及其他相關單位的代表蒞臨,與處在創新最前緣的創業者進行第一手交流,持續為大東南亞地區的創業生態系挹注能量、創造蓬勃發展。 

AppWorks 自 2010 年啟動第一屆創業加速器以來,就持續積極與各方合作,累積更大的影響力,為創業者打造最佳的協助平台。AppWorks 董事長暨合夥人林之晨指出:「AppWorks 的北極星一直沒有改變,透過幫助優秀的創業者,掌握巨型典範轉移所帶來的顛覆機會,我們努力最大化對台灣以及整個大東南亞區,乃至於 Web3 世界的影響。儘管近期市場波盪,我們仍持續看好三大板塊位移,也就是 AI、Blockchain、Southeast Asia (ABS) 長期所能帶來的改變。以 Web3 為例,歷經數次的牛市、熊市循環,區塊鏈產業與幾年前相比,基礎建設已經成熟許多,公鏈、錢包等工具普及,也累積更多使用者。進入緊縮週期,競爭減少、市場秩序提升,創業者可以更專心嘗試,找到更強的 Product Market Fit,在涵蓋 NFT / GameFi / DAO 等細分領域,將區塊鏈去中心化、無需許可 (Permissionless)、無需既有信任基礎 (Trustless) 以及透明化的特質,更落實於人們的日常生活。」

AppWorks 董事長暨合夥人林之晨

AppWorks Accelerator #24 共 13 支團隊登場

從加入 AppWorks Accelerator #24 的新創團隊身上,可看出 AppWorks Accelerator 持續吸引越來越多國際優秀創業團隊參加,繼續引領大東南亞地區創業生態前進。今年 3 月開始加速的 AppWorks Accelerator #24,共招募 24 支新創,其中包括 12 組 Web3 團隊、12 組 AI / IoT 團隊、7 組國際團隊。這些新創由 51 位創業者組成,分別來自 12 個市場,橫跨台灣、印尼、新加坡、泰國、香港及美國等,其中更有將近一半為連續創業者。

這次 13 支登場的 AppWorks Accelerator #24 新創團隊,簡介如下:

1. BitShine 幣想: 法幣與加密貨幣交易服務平台

2. Aibou: 中小企業員工數據管理與決策分析

3. Labfront: All-in-one 個人健康數據管理與分析服務

4. Blueberry Tech 藍莓系統: 提供零售業者商務聚合器 App

5. Protico: Web3 通訊工具

6. PaperPlane by FlyingClub: 發行全球酒吧通行證 NFT

7. LINGBO: 燃氣瓦斯智慧管理與配送平台

8. Formosa Art Bank DAO (FAB DAO): 公益 NFT 去中心化組織

9. PreTeeth AI: 牙醫診療 AI 輔助軟體

10. RemoteNC: On-demand CNC (Computer Numerical Control) 加工製造平台

11. ZTO: Web3 社群媒體

12. Storius: 語音步行導覽與景點資訊分享 App

13. Alphalytics: Web3 鏈上數據聚合器與分析

Wistron Accelerator #2 共 7 支團隊登場

緯創資通董事長林憲銘

繼 AppWorks Accelerator #24 團隊之後,另一個重頭戲是 Wistron Accelerator #2 團隊登場。 Wistron Accelerator #2 共招募 7 支團隊,分別來自台灣、美國、印度、香港等四個市場。緯創資通身為全球 ICT 產業的領導廠商之一,近幾年在強化研發、提升技術創新、多元化產品開發、建立新技術產業鏈以及創新平台、前瞻性投資等策略上,展現出傑出成果,也使得 Wistron Accelerator 不僅廣受外界關注,更成為台灣大企業與新創策略合作的指標。 

緯創與 AppWorks 從 2014 年開始合作,是 AppWorks Fund II、Fund III 的主要股東之一,之後也陸續投資了 MoBagel (AW#16)、ANIWARE (AW#17) 與 LucidPix (AW#18) 等自 AppWorks Accelerator 畢業的新創校友,雙方有長期的策略合作關係與默契,並在 2021 年 9 月首度啓動緯創垂直加速器,由 AppWorks 提供營運等核心業務。緯創加速器每年限額招募兩屆,第一、二屆共有 12 家新創獲選加入。

緯創資通董事長林憲銘指出:「成立緯創加速器,最重視的是期待在科技與創新上,為產業與社會創造更深遠的正面影響,而不是短期的效益。」由於透過創新或創業,持續成長為一個成熟的商業模式或事業,往往是一個長期且不斷優化調整的過程,因此,在目前規劃上,緯創加速器是一個 3+3、為期 6 年的計畫,第一個三年,將廣泛在各個垂直領域的 PoC  (Proof of Concept) 上,與加入的新創展開合作,第二個三年,則將視前一階段的成果,與新創開展更深度的合作,或是繼續擴大緯創加速器的規模。

Wistron Accelerator #3 正在招募中,開放 AI、物聯網、雲端、資安、教育與醫療新創申請,並將從 9 月起開始加速。過去一年來,在緯創由上至下、由內而外的推動與努力下,Wistron Accelerator #3 將聯合緯創及其集團旗下緯創醫學、緯謙、緯育,以及啟碁、緯穎等公司共同參與,與新創探索各種合作機會,由各公司副總經理以上的高階主管親自參與,除了擔任 Mentors,提供入選 Wistron Accelerator #3 的創業者在個人經驗、產業洞察、事業經營的交流外,也將提供入選新創進行 PoC 實驗,加速商業模式成長的場域。

這次 7 支登場的 Wistron Accelerator #2 的新創團隊,簡介如下:

1. Blutech 博世科智能: 遠距無線 Sensor 數據管理系統

2. Additive Intelligence: 金屬 3D 列印 AI 軟體

3. Lumina: 4K AI 網路攝影機

4. Niflr: 零售業自動化結帳解決方案

5. StormEye: 網絡安全事件監控與報告工具

6.  iCHASE: 家禽健康管理 AI 系統

7. 岩生築見: 農畜業微型生產網絡

萬達寵物 X 毛孩市集對談:大企業併購新創,加速數位轉型

萬達寵物執行長李俊廣 (右二起) 與毛孩市集三位共同創辦人廖若君、陳俊頴、蘇晏良分享萬達寵物透過併購毛孩市集完成數位轉型的經驗

除了 20 支新創輪番登台外,本屆 Demo Day 另一個亮點,則是安排大企業與新創的對談,期望在大企業如何與新創展開合作這個面向上,為外界帶來更多參考與啟發,由萬達寵物執行長李俊廣,以及毛孩市集 (AW#3) 三位共同創辦人蘇晏良、廖若君、陳俊頴同台分享經驗。原本以經營寵物公園實體店面為主的萬達,在 2019 年 6 月,併購以電商為主要經營型態的毛孩市集,由李俊廣從內部提供由上而下的支持與穿針引線,開啟萬達快速數位轉型的腳步,3 年來,來自線上的營收每年成長 200% 以上,佔整體營收比例已超過 15%,並在繳出成長強勁的成績後,萬達已啟動上櫃計畫。

李俊廣指出:「零售商若沒有數位化營運、數據化管理的能力,現在幾乎沒有贏的機會。毛孩在新創人力與資金都相對侷限下,不僅做好銷售這一層,更在技術、數據分析、自建倉儲、系統開發等面向上,都有從 0 到 1 的完整經驗,為萬達補上了最期待的數位 DNA。」蘇晏良指出:「願意接受萬達併購,是因為也想從電商跨入 OMO,希望有強力的夥伴支持,一起快速升級打魔王,Ryan (李俊廣) 為我們提供最大的嘗試空間,將線上與線下的 Know-how、人才、供應鏈進行整合。」在李俊廣的大力支持下,併購後,蘇晏良也同時擔任萬達寵物技術長,負責打通 OMO 技術上的各個環節。

AppWorks 生態系持續加速成長

隨著 AppWorks Accelerator #24 加入,AppWorks Accelerator 所打造的新創生態系與創業者社群,飛輪正不斷加速轉動,為大東南亞地區的經濟發展帶來實質貢獻。具體成績包括:活躍新創累積至 457 家、共 1,448 位創業者,所有新創的加總年營業額來到 175 億美元 (約為 5,214 億新台幣),較去年同期成長 36%,全體提供就業數 21,353 位,年增 15%,生態系累積募資金額來到 54 億美元 (約為 1,609 億新台幣),年增率達 25%,總價值達到 326 億美元 (約為 9,713 億新台幣),較去年此時大幅增加 87%。

原檔下載:State of The AppWorks Ecosystem (July 2022)

同時,Web3 產業的崛起速度遠勝以往,AppWorks Accelerator 自從 2018 年開始積極招募來自 Web3 領域的新創,目前,整體生態系已有超過五分之一共 93 家活躍新創,以及 181 位創業者來自 Web3 領域。AppWorks Accelerator #25 正在招募中,限定招募拓展 Web3 / DAO、AI / IoT 領域,以及目標東南亞市場的創業者,入選團隊將自 9 月開始加速。

關於 AppWorks 之初加速器集團

2009 年成立,由「創業者」為「創業者」設立的加速器,以及基於加速器發展的新創社群與創投機構,致力在大東南亞地區協助下世代的創業者,抓住數位革命的成長機會。正如同 Mobile Internet 帶來了巨變,我們相信 ABS – AI、Blockchain 與 Southeast Asia 是今日的三大典範轉移。我們認為,創造一個偉大事業的過程中,團隊是主角,而投資人則是配角,我們專注扮演配角,從種子時期開始支持有想法的團隊,一路陪著他們打造區域級、世界級的偉大企業。AppWorks 目前共提供 Accelerator、Funds 與 School 等三項主要服務。更多資訊:appworks.tw

關於 AppWorks Accelerator 之初加速器

2010 年成立,每半年嚴選本區域最具潛力的新創團隊進駐。輔導新創團隊尋找 Product-Market Fit、幫助成長期團隊建立 Sustainable / Scalable Business Models。成立以來,從 AppWorks Accelerator 畢業的活躍新創已達 457 家、1,448 位創業者。過去一年來,AppWorks Ecosystem 大幅成長,所有企業加總營業額達 175 億美元,年增 36%,提供就業數 21,353 位,年增 15%;生態系累積募資金額達 54 億美元,年增 25%,總價值則達到 326 億美元,年成長達 87%。更多資訊:appworks.tw/accelerator 

關於 AppWorks Funds 之初創投基金

AppWorks 管理三支創投基金總共募集 2.12 億美元,我們與認同我們理念的投資人合作,其中包括在科技製造、金融、媒體等業界領先的龍頭企業。我們通常投資種子輪至 C 輪的新創,每年進行 20 個投資案,目前為止已投資超過 80 家新創,其中許多在其垂直居於領先地位,如:Lalamove、Dapper Labs / Flow、Animoca Brands、91APP、Figment、Carousell、ShopBack、Tiki、17LIVE、KKday 等。此外,並已有 5 個 IPO 案 (Uber、隆中網絡、創業家兄弟、松果購物、91APP)、4 個 IEO 案,以及 1 隻百角獸 ( Hectocorn)、2 隻十角獸 (Decacorn) 與 5 隻獨角獸 (Unicorn) 。更多資訊:appworks.tw/investments

關於 AppWorks School 之初學校

AppWorks School 成立於 2016 年,致力協助渴望投身數位、網路與電商產業的人才,提供免費、實作、高效、與業界結合的紮實培訓計畫。成立至今,已培訓超過 500 位學員,其中 90% 投身於網路界,在 momo、91APP、KKBOX、Line TV、WeMo Scooter、Line Taxi、Hahow、VoiceTube、OmniChat 與 Gogoro 等知名新創與科技公司擔任軟體工程師。現經營有 iOS、Android、Front-End、Back-End 與 Blockchain 等課程專班、校園培訓計畫以及軟體工程師進修班。更多資訊:school.appworks.tw

【歡迎 Web3 / DAO、AI / IoT 以及目標 Southeast Asia 的創業者,加入 AppWorks Accelerator;也歡迎 AI、物聯網、雲端、資安、教育與醫療科技的,加入 Wistron Accelerator

Introductions to the Startups Pitching on AppWorks Demo Day #25 Facing the Southeast Asia Market

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In mid-December, we will host an in-person Demo Day in Taipei, Taiwan, featuring startups that are facing the Taiwan market. It would be great for the founders facing the Southeast Asia Market to showcase their product and team to the wider startup community from across the region and our network through a virtual Demo Day. 

This past half year, AppWorks Accelerator recruited 31 teams across AW#25, with 76 founders from 15 different home markets, including the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Kazakhstan, Hong Kong, the United States, and so on—with 9 Taiwan-based teams. The batch included 10 female founders (13%) and 29 serial founders (38%). 39% of the batch’s founders are building projects in the web3 space. 

This particular demo day will feature 23 startups to give you a glimpse into our digital future, with 8 teams working on web3 solutions and 15 teams focusing on AI and SEA.

AppWorks Demo Day #25 will kick off on YouTube at 11 AM (GMT+8) on December 13th. To facilitate better connections with the founders, we’ll organize 1-1 meetings with the founders dedicated to investors and corporate representatives with a 2-week campaign.

You can find a brief introduction to each pitching team and founder below:

1. Seasalt.ai: AI-powered omni-channel contact centers for cross-border businesses in Southeast Asia and the United States 

Xuchen Yao | xuchen@seasalt.ai | seasalt.ai

2. KPay: Payment gateway and SaaS solution for SMEs

Davis Chan | davischan@kpay-group.com | kpay-group.com

3. Quest: Alternate income platform for GenZs

Evan Chow | evan@quest-inc.co | quest-inc.co

4. CRUST Group: Sustainable upcycled beverages

Travin Singh | travin@crust-group.com | crust-group.com

5. Cast LMS: Canva for e-learning

Agno Almario | agno@castlms.com | castlms.com

6. Seneca ESG: ESG workflow automation software for corporates and financial institutions

Jonathan Ha | jonathan.ha@senecaesg.com | senecaesg.com

7. ARTOGO: Immersive digital experiences for art, culture, and communities in the metaverse

Walt Chuang | walt@artogo.tw | artogo.tw

8. YesHello: Team inbox for WhatsApp

Carliff Rizal | carliff@yeshello.chat | yeshello.chat

9. AI Guided: AI/IoT-based visual guiding system for the visually impaired and elderly

Florence Chan | florence@ai-guided.com | ai-guided.com

10. Fitscovery: Online marketplace for fitness activities

Michael Jiang | mike@fitscovery.com | fitscovery.com

11. Skilio: Skills-based hiring platform for Gen Zs

Felix Tan | felix@skilio.co | skilio.co

12. Dynacyte Biosciences: Next-generation bioreactors to democratize biotechnology

Alan She | alan.she@dynacyte.com | dynacyte.com

13. BintanGO: Financial solutions, productivity, and monetization tools for creators

Jason Lee | jason@bintango.com | bintango.com

14. Bee Prepared: Software as a career coach

Carmen Wong | carmen.wong@beeprepared.info | beeprepared.info

15. CARFUL: Airbnb for car sharing

Ken Li | kenli@carful.hk | carful.asia

16. Hive Keychain: Non-custodial crypto wallet for gamers and content creators

Quentin Correa | quentin@hive-keychain.com | hive-keychain.com

17. depub.space: Civic media platform for web3

Henry Oh | 7ka@depub.space | depub.space

18. Elite XP: GameFi platform for web2 and web3 games

Justin Wong | justin@xpfantasy.com | elitexp.io

19. PaxWallet: Virtual crypto card for daily life

Temerlan | temerlan@paxaro.com | smartportfolio.app

20. OlaWealth: Web3 trading intelligence app

Jason Chan | jkk@areix-ai.com | olawealth.io

21. Protoworld: Open metaverse for the next-gen creators

Ziii Kuo | ziii@protoworld.io | protoworld.io

22. Nimbl: Web3 video-sharing social network

Adilkhan Rashit | adilkhan@nimbl.tv | nimbl.tv

23. Niomon: Crypto wallet for web3 gamers

Jay Leung | jay@niomonid.com | niomon.io

If you are an investor or corporate representative and need more detailed information about the teams or want to connect with AW#25 founders, please email us at a@appworks.tw.

We welcome all web3, AI / IoT, or Southeast Asia founders to join AppWorks Accelerator.

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AppWorks Demo Day #25 Unveils 23 New Startups Targeting Global Markets

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TAIPEI, TAIWAN—On December 13, 2022, AppWorks Accelerator held  its online version of its 25th demo day, in parallel with a physical demo day taking place in Taipei, Taiwan on the 15th, unveiling 23 global startups operating across the frontiers of web3, AI/IoT projects, and Southeast Asia-focused startups.

As one of Greater Southeast Asia’s longest-running independent accelerator programs, AppWorks Accelerator brings together founders building innovative businesses for Taiwan’s digital renaissance, the global web3 revolution, and Southeast Asia’s emerging digital economy. The demo day connects founders with local, regional, and global investors, as well as support founders connecting with talent, potential business partners, and the media. The event was broadcasted across the firm’s YouTube channel at 11:00am Taipei Time (GMT +8) for general audiences. There will also be a demo day event held on December 15 which will feature startups entering or building for the Taiwanese market.

AW#25 officially kicked off in September 2022, welcoming 31 teams led by 76 founders from 15 different home markets, including the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Kazakhstan, Hong Kong, the United States, and beyond—with nine Taiwan-based teams. The batch included 10 female founders (13%) and 29 serial founders (38%). 39% of the batch’s founders are building projects in the web3 space.

For AW#25’s global demo day, the accelerator featured the following companies:

  1. Seasalt.ai: AI-powered omni-channel contact centers for cross-border businesses in Southeast Asia and the United States
  2. KPay: Payment gateway and SaaS solution for SMEs
  3. Quest: Alternate income platform for GenZs
  4. CRUST Group: Sustainable upcycled beverages
  5. Cast LMS: Canva for e-learning
  6. Seneca ESG: ESG workflow automation software for corporates and financial institutions
  7. ARTOGO: Immersive digital experiences for art, culture, and communities in the metaverse
  8. YesHello: Team inbox for WhatsApp
  9. AI Guided: AI/IoT-based visual guiding system for the visually impaired and elderly
  10. Fitscovery: Online marketplace for fitness activities
  11. Skilio: Skills-based hiring platform for Gen Zs
  12. Dynacyte Biosciences: Next-generation bioreactors to democratize biotechnology
  13. BintanGO: Financial solutions, productivity, and monetization tools for creators
  14. Bee Prepared: Software as a career coach
  15. CARFUL: Airbnb for car sharing
  16. Hive Keychain: Non-custodial crypto wallet for gamers and content creators
  17. depub.space: Civic media platform for web3
  18. Elite XP: GameFi platform for web2 and web3 games
  19. PaxWallet: Virtual crypto card for daily life
  20. OlaWealth: Web3 trading intelligence app
  21. Protoworld: Open metaverse for the next-gen creators
  22. Nimbl: Web3 video-sharing social network
  23. Niomon: Crypto wallet for web3 gamers

“With persistent macro uncertainty in the headlines, we believe that now is the best time to start a new venture as the value creation cycle resets—and the quality of AW#25 founders reflects this sentiment,” said Jessica Liu, Partner, AppWorks. “Whether it be web3 projects targeting global audiences or Southeast Asian startups building out the region’s digital economy, founders are crafting new and innovative business models. We are proud of the accomplishments of the AW#25 batch, and will continue to support them in their endeavors as they grow and scale.”

As one of Greater Southeast Asia’s largest accelerator programs, AppWorks holds its Demo Day twice a year, welcoming investors and business leaders seeking partnerships with carefully selected digital innovators from across the region and around the world. With the addition of AW#25, there are now 472 active startups (+37 YoY) and 1,522 founders (+120 YoY) in the community. The AppWorks community now accounts for US$15.2 billion in annual revenues (+9% YoY), creating over 23,390 high quality jobs in the digital economy (+16% YoY). In the firm’s rapidly growing web3 practice, the AppWorks ecosystem includes 106 active web3 startups, led by 221 founders from around the world.

Original file for download: State of The AppWorks Ecosystem (December 2022)

The AppWorks Accelerator features founders working on global web3, AI/IoT-related, and Southeast Asia-focused startups, and is held twice a year. The accelerator is equity- and cost-free, providing practical and hands-on mentorship to guide founders in achieving better product-market fit, win key business partners, and become a better founder.

About AppWorks

Founded in 2009, AppWorks is a leading startup community and venture capital firm built by founders, for founders. We are committed to backing the next generation of entrepreneurs in Greater Southeast Asia (ASEAN+Taiwan) and helping them facilitate the region’s transition into the digital age. Just as how mobile and the internet completely transformed the status quo, we believe the current era of technology is currently being defined by major three paradigm shifts: AI, Blockchain, and Southeast Asia (ABS). 

As such, whether it’s mentorship, investment, or talent, AppWorks has established a one-stop-shop for ambitious founders willing to bet against the consensus and drive the change they want to see in the world. We help startups build disruptive businesses from even an inkling of an idea into world-class enterprises through our three primary lines of service: Accelerator, Funds, and School.

More information: appworks.tw

About AppWorks Accelerator

AppWorks Accelerator is a launchpad for bold and ambitious entrepreneurs targeting Greater Southeast Asia (GSEA). Every six months, we take in startups with strong potential, equipping founders spanning all walks of life with the necessary resources, mentorship, and guidance to get their ventures off the ground.

There are now a total of 472 active startups and 1,522 founders in the AppWorks ecosystem. Collectively, all companies in the ecosystem generate annual revenue totaling US$15.2 billion (+9% YoY), and have created 23,390 jobs (+16% YoY). Altogether, the ecosystem raised a total of US$5.4 billion (+14% YoY), with an aggregate valuation reaching US$31.5 billion (+13% YoY). The AppWorks web3 ecosystem now has 106 startups and 221 founders. AppWorks web3 companies generate revenue totaling US$1.8 billion (+30% YoY), and raised US$1.1 billion (+49% YoY), with an aggregate valuation of US$14 billion (+33% YoY).

We’re looking for founders working on web3, AI / IoT, and Southeast Asia to join AppWorks Accelerator. If you’re interested in joining our community, you’re welcome to apply. We look forward to seeing you showcase your team and the product on our next Demo Day!

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Introductions to the Startups Pitching on AppWorks Accelerator #25 + Wistron Accelerator #3 Demo Day

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AppWorks’ highly anticipated Demo Day brings the best of both AppWorks Accelerator #25 and Wistron Accelerator #3.This particular demo day will feature 20 (15 + 5) startups, with 5 teams in the web3 space to give you a glimpse into the innovative application of blockchain technology and the decentralized future. At the same time, many teams from the AI / IoT field are utilizing frontier technologies to transform our business and life. Among these rising stars, we’ll also have international teams joining us from Hong Kong, Singapore, the Philippines, Canada, France, and the US.

This past half year, AppWorks Accelerator recruited 31 teams across AW#25, of which 12 are focusing on web3 specifically, and 10 focusing on AI / IoT. There are 76 founders in total who span 15 different markets including Taiwan, Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, Hong Kong, US, Canada, France, Ukraine, and Kazakhstan, etc., and more than one-third of which are serial entrepreneurs.

We’re also pleased to introduce Wistron Accelerator #3. Over the past year, AppWorks has been working with Wistron, one of the world’s leading ICT manufacturers, to identify and cultivate startups that can help the organization charter new avenues of growth over the next decade, whether that’s through technology partnerships or PoCs.

You can find a brief introduction to each pitching team and founder below:

AppWorks Accelerator #25

1. ARTOGO: Immersive digital experiences for art, culture, and communities in the metaverse

Howard Yang | howhow@artogo.tw | artogo.tw

2. Seneca ESG: ESG workflow automation software for corporates and financial institutions

Jonathan Ha | jonathan.ha@senecaesg.com | senecaesg.com

3. Fitscovery: Online marketplace for fitness activities

Michael Jiang | mike@fitscovery.com | fitscovery.com

4. Skilio: Skills-based hiring platform for Gen Zs

Felix Tan | felix@skilio.co | skilio.co

5. AI Guided: AI/IoT-based visual guiding system for the visually impaired and elderly

Florence Chan | hiulingc@gmail.com | ai-guided.com

6. Cast LMS: Canva for e-learning

Agno Almario | agno@castlms.com | castlms.com

7. Bee Prepared: Software as a career coach

Carmen | carmen.wong@beeprepared.info | beeprepared.info

8. BintanGO: Financial solutions, productivity, and monetization tools for creators

Jason Lee | jason@bintango.com | bintango.com

9. Storeberry: Omni-channel retail SaaS solution

Cyrus So | cyrus.so@forenodes.com | storeberry.ai

10. Dynacyte 動感細胞: Next-generation bioreactors to democratize biotechnology

Alan She | alan.she@dynacyte.com | dynacyte.com

11. Elite XP: GameFi platform for web2 and web3 games

Justin Wong | justin@xpfantasy.com | elitexp.io

12. Protoworld: Open metaverse for the next-gen creators

Ziii | ziii@protoworld.io | protoworld.io

13. Hive Keychain: Non-custodial crypto wallet for gamers and content creators

Quentin Correa | quentin@hive-keychain.com | hive-keychain.com

14. Niomon: Crypto wallet for web3 gamers

Jay Leung | jay@niomonid.com | niomon.io

15. OlaWealth: Web3 trading intelligence app

Jason Chan | jkk@areix-ai.com | areix-ai.com

Wistron Accelerator #3

1. QTCOMM 酷堤康: Solving tax issue in SEA

Tiffany Hsiao | tiffany@indochat.co.id | indochat.co.id

2. Cyclops AR: Mobile based AR/AIoT solution for the industrial workplace

Benny Siu 蕭子聰 | benny.siu@cyclops-ar.com | cyclops-ar.com

3. Black solution Nanotech: Graphene nanocomposites for thermal dissipating and RF interference suppressing

Zach Wu 吳豐宇 | zach@blacksolnano.com | blacksolnano.com

4. Super Chain: Turn data into sales revenue by AI

Cat Yung | cat@super-cat.tech | super-chain.tech

5. R2C2: A robotic operating system for collaboration

San Wong | san.wong@r2c2.ai | r2c2.ai

If you are an investor or corporate representative and need more detailed information about the teams or want to connect with AppWorks Accelerator #25 or Wistron Accelerator #3 founders, please email us at a@appworks.tw 

We welcome all web3 , AI / IoT, or Southeast Asia founders to join AppWorks Accelerator.

We welcome all AI, IoT, cloud, cybersecurity, EduTech, and MedTech founders to join Wistron Accelerator.

The post Introductions to the Startups Pitching on AppWorks Accelerator #25 + Wistron Accelerator #3 Demo Day appeared first on AppWorks 之初加速器.

AppWorks Demo Day #25 與 Wistron Demo Day #3 聯合登場,20 支新創展現加速成果

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廣受各界期待、由 AppWorks (之初加速器) 主辦的 AppWorks Demo Day #25 + Wistron Demo Day #3,隨著台灣疫情趨緩、逐步解封、國門漸開之際,在今日 (12/15) 於台北登場,有 15 支來自 AppWorks Accelerator #25、5 支來自 Wistron Accelerator #3,共 20 支台灣及國際新創團隊輪番登場,展現過去 3 個多月的加速成果。

過往 12 年半來,每年舉辦兩次的 AppWorks Demo Day,是大東南亞 (東協 + 台灣) 新創圈的盛事之一。舉辦的主要目的,在於為每屆的 AppWorks Accelerator / Wistron Accelerator 團隊提供舞台,並促進新創社群的國際交流、投資、商務媒合,以及創造更多的可能性。AppWorks Demo Day #25 採取線下線上混合模式,讓不管是台灣或國際新創,能持續面向目標市場,呈現他們的產品、商業模式以及創業成果。除了今日登場的台灣實體版本,主要展示目標台灣市場的新創,AppWorks 另外在兩天前,已發佈國際線上版本,展示以國際市場為目標的新創。

本次 Demo Day 實體版為邀請制,超過 300 位來自創投、企業領袖、企業創投、成功新創、媒體代表蒞臨,與處在創新最前緣的創業者進行第一手交流,持續為大東南亞地區的創業生態系挹注能量、創造蓬勃發展。 

AppWorks 自 2010 年啟動第一屆創業加速器以來,就持續積極與各方合作,累積更大的影響力,為創業者打造最佳的協助平台。AppWorks 董事長暨合夥人林之晨指出:「儘管今年以來資本進入緊縮循環,AppWorks 仍持續看好 ABS (AI / Blockchain / Southeast Asia) 三大典範轉移的長期顛覆,以及因此帶來的創業機會。以區塊鏈為例,近期許多交易所、儲蓄平台與對沖基金,因管理不當、人謀不臧而破產倒閉,但真正去中心化的 DeFi 等服務仍持續成長,足以證明長期板塊位移的巨大力量。優秀創業者抓住大勢,持續為世界帶來效率革新、賦能弱勢與企業治理的新模式,因此,與新創合作完全符合大企業推進 ESG 的目的,我預期下一階段將有更多企業投入。」

AppWorks 董事長暨合夥人林之晨

AppWorks Accelerator #25 共 15 支團隊登場

從加入 AppWorks Accelerator #25 的新創團隊身上,可看出 AppWorks Accelerator 持續吸引越來越多國際優秀創業團隊參加,繼續引領大東南亞地區創業生態前進。今年 9 月開始加速的 AppWorks Accelerator #25,共招募 31 支新創,其中包括 12 支 Web3 新創、10 支 AI / IoT 新創、以及 9 支新創深耕東南亞的數位經濟。這些新創由 76 位創業者組成,分別來自 15 個市場,橫跨台灣、印尼、菲律賓、新加坡、馬來西亞、香港、美國、加拿大、法國、烏克蘭、哈薩克等,其中更有約 40% 為連續創業者。

這次 15 支登場的 AppWorks Accelerator #25 新創團隊,簡介如下:

  1. ARTOGO: 藝術、文化、社群 Metaverse 沈浸式體驗
  2. Seneca ESG: 企業、金融機構 ESG 工作流程自動化軟體
  3. Fitscovery: 健身中心、個人教練線上營運與管理平台
  4. Skilio: 東南亞 Z 世代人才招募平台
  5. AI Guided: 以 AI / IoT 技術提供視障者、銀髮族的視覺引導系統
  6. Cast LMS: 客製化線上學習管理系統
  7. Bee Prepared: 職場人士準備考試與證照的學習平台
  8. BintanGO: 創作者商業、財務、創作管理工具
  9. Storeberry: 全通路零售商 SaaS 解決方案
  10. Dynacyte 動感細胞: 新世代生物反應器 (Bioreactor) 促進生技發展民主化 
  11. Elite XP: Web3 GameFi 平台
  12. Protoworld: 新世代創作者 Metaverse
  13. Hive Keychain: 加密貨幣錢包 
  14. Niomon: 加密貨幣錢包 
  15. OlaWealth: Web3 智能交易 App

Wistron Accelerator #3 共 5 支團隊登場

繼 AppWorks Accelerator #25 團隊之後,另一個重頭戲是 Wistron Accelerator #3 團隊登場。緯創資通身為全球 ICT 產業的領導廠商之一,近幾年在強化研發、提升技術創新、多元化產品開發、建立新技術產業鏈以及創新平台、前瞻性投資等策略上,展現出傑出成果,也使得 Wistron Accelerator 不僅廣受外界關注,更成為台灣大企業與新創策略合作的指標。 

緯創與 AppWorks 從 2014 年開始合作,是 AppWorks Fund II、Fund III 的主要股東之一,之後也陸續投資了 MoBagel (AW#16)、ANIWARE (AW#17) 與 LucidPix (AW#18) 等自 AppWorks Accelerator 畢業的新創校友,雙方有長期的策略合作關係與默契,並在 2021 年 9 月首度啟動 Wistron Accelerator 緯創垂直加速器,由 AppWorks 提供營運等核心業務。緯創加速器每年限額招募兩屆,前三屆共有 19 支新創團隊獲選加入。

緯創資通董事長林憲銘指出:「透過緯創加速器與各領域的新創合作,不著眼於短期效益,只要創新的火花,能為社會帶來長期的正面影響力,不論直接與間接,緯創都將是受益者。」根據過往三屆的實證經驗,緯創憑藉著在全球 ICT 產業的領導地位,以及上下游生態系的完整佈局,在 PoC 實驗場域、軟硬體整合開發、新創生態系協作三個面向上,為加入緯創加速器的新創團隊,提供最實質的挹注與加速。

緯創資通董事長林憲銘

Wistron Accelerator #4 正在招募中,開放 AI、物聯網、雲端、資安、教育與醫療新創申請,並將從 2023 年 3 月起開始加速。過去一年半來,在緯創由上至下、由內而外的推動與努力下,Wistron Accelerator #4 將聯合緯創及其集團旗下緯創醫學、緯育,以及緯穎科技、啟碁科技、緯創軟體等公司共同參與,與新創探索各種合作機會,由各公司副總經理以上的高階主管親自參與,除了擔任 Mentors,提供獲選的新創與創業者在個人經驗、產業洞察、事業經營的交流外,也將提供新創進行 PoC 實驗、加速商業模式成長的場域,新創可因此大幅減少摸索、試錯與實驗的機會成本。

這次 5 支登場的 Wistron Accelerator #3 新創團隊,簡介如下:

  1. QTCOMM 酷堤康: 導入台灣統一發票系統至東南亞市場
  2. Cyclops AR: 工廠遠距協作的 AR 及 AI / IoT 解決方案
  3. Black solution Nanotech: 用於散熱和減少射頻干擾的石墨烯複合奈米材料
  4. Super Chain: 協助電商優化銷售決策的 AI 系統
  5. R2C2: 協作機器人作業系統

LINE Taiwan X LINE TAXI 對談:大企業收購新創,疫情危機變轉機

LINE 台灣董事長暨執行長陳立人 (中)、LINE TAXI 執行長陳泰成 (右)

除了新創輪番登台,每屆 AppWorks Demo Day,都會安排一場大企業與新創的對談,期望在大企業如何與新創展開策略合作這個面向上,為外界帶來更多參考與啟發。本屆邀請 LINE 台灣董事長暨執行長陳立人、LINE TAXI 執行長陳泰成同台分享經驗。LINE TAXI 前身為 TaxiGo (AW#11),由來自香港、前 Qualcomm 工程師陳泰成在 2016 年創辦,乘客只需使用 LINE 就可叫計程車,是台灣第一個運用 Chatbot 技術叫車的平台,並在 2019 年 12 月由 LINE Taiwan 完成投資成為最大股東,TaxiGo 原經營團隊與 LINE 攜手經營「LINE TAXI 叫車平台」。

然而,此後才是巨大挑戰的開始,因為隨即爆發 Covid 19 疫情,讓實體經濟活動急凍,直接重擊交通運輸產業。在 LINE 從數據、平台、生態系的全力協助下,原本就在技術與商業模式領先的 LINE TAXI 快速因應變局,例如,當台灣疫情升為三級後,LINE TAXI 在兩週內推出蔬菜箱宅配、一個月內推出高級餐廳餐盒外送服務,讓計程車司機從載人改為送貨,不僅得以穩住生計,在當時因線上購物暴增、全台物流吃緊之際,LINE TAXI 另闢蹊徑為社會大眾創造物流服務新能量。3 年來,LINE TAXI 每月搭乘數成長 4 倍,串接 LINE Pay 帶動車資無現金支付比例達到九成,雙方的合作,在乘客與司機兩端,不論是用戶數量或使用者體驗,都獲得明顯提升。  

陳立人指出:「TaxiGo 團隊非常聰明,在沒有太多行銷投資下,就能運用 LINE 的工具做出好成績。從 LINE TAXI 的成功經驗,讓我們相信,透過 LINE 提供的平台協助、豐富的使用者數據、串接生態系各種應用等支持,由新創來發揮營運上的創意,就是最好的雙贏模式。」陳泰成也指出:「我們從 Day 1 就建構在 LINE 生態系上,雙方合作是很自然的結果,內外溝通也很順利,在獲得 LINE 各方面的充分支持下,對未來持續推出創新服務與成長充滿期待。」 

呼應緯創、LINE 積極與新創策略合作的經驗,林之晨也在本屆 Demo Day 中,以台灣大哥大總經理的身份和經驗,發表「大企業與新創合作,等於投入 ESG」主題演講,為大企業與新創間的策略合作提供新觀點。林之晨舉例,由於新創的創新技術、產品、服務、商業模式,通常立基於為人力、物力、時間、能源使用效率帶來具體提升;新創能為社會創造新工作以及人才向上流動的機會;新創掌握最前緣的科技與商業變化,以及管理新世代人才的方式與思維 ⋯⋯ 等多項原因,大企業與新創的合作,除了帶來長期的商業回報外,也能讓大企業提升在 ESG (Environmental 環境、Social 社會、Governance 公司治理) 三大面向的貢獻,善盡企業公民責任。

AppWorks 生態系持續加速成長

隨著 AppWorks Accelerator #25 加入,AppWorks Accelerator 所打造的新創生態系與創業者社群,飛輪正不斷加速轉動,為大東南亞地區的經濟發展帶來實質貢獻。具體成績包括:活躍新創累積至 472 家、共 1,522 位創業者;所有新創加總年營業額為 152 億美元 (約為 4,668 億新台幣),年增 9%;提供就業數 23,390 位,年增 16%;累積募資金額 54 億美元 (約為 1,658 億新台幣),年增 14%;總價值 315 億美元 (約為 9,673 億新台幣),年增 13%。儘管在資本市場進入緊縮循環的逆風時期,AppWorks 生態系各項指標均繳出正成長的佳績。

原檔下載:State of The AppWorks Ecosystem (December 2022) 

同時,AppWorks Accelerator 自從 2018 年開始積極招募來自 Web3 領域的新創,目前,整體生態系共有 106 家活躍新創、221 位創業者來自 Web3 領域;加總年營業額為 18 億美元 (約為 553 億新台幣),年增 30%;累積募資金額 11 億美元 (約為 338 億新台幣),年增 49%;總價值 140 億美元 (約為 4,299 億新台幣),年增 33%。AppWorks Accelerator 持續招募 Web3、AI / IoT 領域,以及目標東南亞市場的創業者。

關於 AppWorks 之初加速器集團

2009 年成立,由「創業者」為「創業者」設立的加速器,以及基於加速器發展的新創社群與創投機構,致力在大東南亞地區協助下世代的創業者,抓住數位革命的成長機會。正如同 Mobile Internet 帶來了巨變,我們相信 ABS – AI、Blockchain 與 Southeast Asia 是今日的三大典範轉移。我們認為,創造一個偉大事業的過程中,團隊是主角,而投資人則是配角,我們專注扮演配角,從種子時期開始支持有想法的團隊,一路陪著他們打造區域級、世界級的偉大企業。AppWorks 目前共提供 Accelerator、Funds 與 School 等三項主要服務。

更多資訊:appworks.tw

關於 AppWorks Accelerator 之初加速器

2010 年成立,每半年嚴選本區域最具潛力的新創團隊進駐。輔導新創團隊尋找 Product-Market Fit、幫助成長期團隊建立 Sustainable / Scalable Business Models。成立以來,從 AppWorks Accelerator 畢業的活躍新創已達 472 家、1,522 位創業者。AppWorks 生態系所有新創加總營業額達 152 億美元,年增 9%;提供就業數 23,390 位,年增 16%;累積募資金額 54 億美元,年增 14%;總價值 315 億美元,年增 13%。其中,AppWorks 生態系已有 106 家活躍新創、221 位創業者來自 Web3 領域,整體營業額達 18 億美元,年增 30%;累積募資金額 11 億美元,年增 49%;總價值 140 億美元,年增 33%。

更多資訊:appworks.tw/accelerator

關於 AppWorks Funds 之初創投基金

AppWorks 管理三支創投基金總共募集 2.12 億美元,我們與認同 AppWorks 理念的投資人合作,其中包括在科技製造、金融、媒體等領域領先的企業。我們通常投資種子輪至 C 輪的新創,每年進行 20 個投資案,目前為止已投資超過 80 家新創,其中許多在其所處產業或領域中居於領先地位,如:Lalamove、Dapper Labs / Flow、Animoca Brands、91APP、Figment、Carousell、ShopBack、Tiki、17LIVE、KKday 等。此外,AppWorks Funds 至今已有 5 個 IPO 案 (Uber、隆中網絡、創業家兄弟、松果購物、91APP)、4 個 IEO 案,以及 1 隻百角獸 ( Hectocorn)、2 隻十角獸 (Decacorn) 與 5 隻獨角獸 (Unicorn) 。

更多資訊:appworks.tw/investments

關於 AppWorks School 之初學校

AppWorks School 成立於 2016 年,致力協助渴望投身數位、網路與電商產業的人才,提供免費、實作、高效、與業界結合的紮實培訓計畫。成立至今,已培訓超過 600 位學員,其中 90% 投身於網路界,在台灣大哥大、momo、91APP、KKBOX、Line TV、WeMo Scooter、Line Taxi、Hahow、VoiceTube 與 Gogoro 等知名新創與科技公司擔任軟體工程師。現提供軟體培訓營、校園培訓計畫、在職進修、企業代訓等服務,經營 iOS、Android、Front-End、Back-End、Data Engineering、Automation Test、System Design、Blockchain 等課程專班。

更多資訊:school.appworks.tw

【歡迎 Web3 / DAO、AI / IoT 以及目標 Southeast Asia 的創業者,加入 AppWorks Accelerator 

【歡迎 AI、物聯網、雲端、資安、教育與醫療科技的創業者,加入 Wistron Accelerator  

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