State of Venture Q1’23 Report: Asia
Asia venture activity continues to slide in Q1'23, with funding and deals both seeing double-digit declines.
China
Where Sequoia Capital is investing in blockchain and crypto
Sequoia Capital announced in February 2022 its first crypto-focused fund. We dive into the blockchain and crypto investments Sequoia Capital and its sister funds, Sequoia Capital China and Sequoia Capital India, have made prior to the announcement along with some of its recent bets.
Livestreaming Is On The Rise. Here’s What It Means For The Future Of E-Commerce
The pandemic has boosted the adoption of livestreaming among brands and retailers looking to engage more directly with customers. But the addition of shopping features is now transforming livestreaming into a growth engine for e-commerce.
The World’s Largest Fintech Is Going Public. What’s Next?
Ant Group, formerly known as Ant Financial and parent company to mobile wallet Alipay, is going public in what is expected to be the largest IPO in history. We analyze the factors contributing to its success and highlight obstacles it faces as it looks to expand.
How Telehealth & Health Education Platforms Are Tackling Covid-19
Several Chinese companies are seeing an uptick in adoption of their telehealth solutions and health education platforms.
How TikTok’s Owner Became The World’s Most Valuable Unicorn
ByteDance, the China-based unicorn behind the video-sharing app TikTok, was recently valued at up to $140B. Now, the company is leveraging its recommendation algorithms to expand its portfolio in a bid to join the ranks of Big Tech.
Chinese Electric Vehicle Maker NIO Could Signal A Shift In The EV Market
News Analysis
NIO's all-time high for deliveries could indicate a revival of the broader Chinese EV market.
Where China Doubled Down On AI Amid Covid-19
We take a look at Q1’20 funding trends, areas of focus, and valuation data for China-based AI startups.
How Asia-Based Fintech Fared In Q1’20
Funding to China-based fintech startups fell 41% from Q4'19 into the first quarter of the year as Covid-19 impacted investor appetite.
Visualizing Chinese Tech Giants’ Billion-Dollar Acquisitions
Our graphic shows every billion-dollar acquisition made by Baidu, Alibaba, and Tencent, from Alibaba’s acquisition of logistics giant Cainiao to Tencent's bet on gaming company Supercell.
What Happened To China-Based Healthcare Funding In Q1’20?
Funding to China-based healthcare startups plummeted in the first quarter of the year, as investor activity dried up amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
7 Chinese Supply Chain Startups Streamlining Delivery
Startups To Watch
These Chinese startups are working on everything from fresh goods shipping to last-mile delivery.
How Covid-19 Impacted Startup Funding In China In Q1’20
In the first quarter of 2020, investors in China retreated from deal activity as Covid-19 caused an unprecedented public health crisis.
Beauty Business Model Spotlight: Perfect Diary
Business Model Analysis
Perfect Diary is a digital-first, China-based beauty disruptor that reached unicorn status in just 3 years. We analyze the company's funding, business model, customer acquisition strategy, market size, and competitors.
9 Ways The WeChat Super App Is Becoming The Front Door To Chinese Healthcare
From assisting in chronic disease management to gamifying aesthetic medicine, we identify how Tencent-owned super app WeChat is becoming a vital component of healthcare in China.
These 6 Cities Are Driving China’s Digital Health Funding Boom
China-based digital health funding set a new record last year. We look at the 6 cities playing host to the most digital health companies in the country.
Digital Health Funding In China Is Flourishing
China is the second most active market for digital health funding. A decade into the country's healthcare reformation, we highlight the top equity funding trends in the region.
Timeline: Billion-Dollar Fintech Exits In China & Hong Kong
Our timeline visualizes the 15 China-based fintech companies that have had exits valued at $1B or more, from the record-setting $4B acquisition of Du Xiaoman Financial to OneConnect's recent $3.7B IPO.
Digital Health 150 Spotlight: Asia-Based Startups
We look at the top investors, geographies, and focus areas represented by the 17 Asia-based startups featured in our 2019 Digital Health 150.
5 Ways Ant Financial & Tencent’s Fintech Growth Playbooks Are Evolving
From launching products for rural consumers to making payment by virtual credit a part of everyday life, here's how Ant and Tencent are continuing to refine their fintech strategies.
100+ Healthcare Companies Backed By China’s Tech Giants
Market Map
From drug discovery to insurance to fitness, we map out the healthcare startups in Baidu, Alibaba, Tencent, and Ping An's portfolios.
Big Tech In Financial Services Primer: How Tencent Is Pushing Financial Services to 1B+ Users
We look at (1) Tencent’s key financial products, (2) the ways in which Tencent poses a threat to incumbents, and (3) where incumbents can build, buy, and partner to compete.
Brexit Vs. US-China Tariffs: What Has Execs Most Worried?
Are companies more concerned about Brexit or US-China trade tariffs? Here’s what the data says.
Big Tech In Financial Services Primer: How Ant Financial Is Evolving Beyond Payments
We look at (1) Ant Financial's key financial products, (2) the ways in which Ant poses a threat to incumbents, and (3) where incumbents can build, buy, and partner to compete.
Virtual Makeup & WeChat: How AR Will Impact The Beauty Shopping Experience
News Analysis
Armani Beauty is bringing a virtual makeup application to consumers in China through WeChat. We take a look at how AR/VR, mobile apps, and e-commerce are changing the face of the beauty industry.