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TAIPEI, April 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The 17th QIC CEO Week concluded today at the Fullerton Hotel Singapore. Co-organized by QIC and Startup Island TAIWAN with Singapore Venture & Private Capital Association, this two-day investment showcase connected over 30 Taiwanese private companies with Singapore-based investors. The event featured pre-IPO companies across technology sectors, fintech, digital logistics, and AI services. Key participants included YeSiang (TSMC's largest AMC filter supplier), GCCS (SiC technology provider), Wavenet (AdTech leader), BB Truck (digital B2B logistics platform), FunNow (AI booking platform), and CSUN Manufacturing (semiconductor equipment specialist). Distinguished speakers included Low Jin Yong, Vice President at Singapore's Economic Development Board, who addressed Taiwan-Singapore technology partnerships. Jason Ho from QIC provided insights on semiconductor investment trends, while Leo Wu from Startup Island TAIWAN discussed Taiwan's evolving startup ecosystem. QIC CEO Alex Lee presented cross-border investment opportunities. The event marked the strongest showcase to date, highlighting companies driving Taiwan's technological evolution with global impact potential. Singapore's investment community responded enthusiastically, reflecting strengthening Taiwan-Singapore business relationships. The program began with closed-door investor meetings, followed by a happy hour at The Fullerton Bay Hotel on April 14th. The second day featured formal presentations, one-on-one meetings, and networking sessions. Investors gained access to leadership teams from companies targeting IPOs as early as 2026. "Singapore continues to be crucial for connecting Taiwanese innovation with global capital," said Leo Wu of Startup Island TAIWAN. "This partnership showcases Taiwan's technological prowess while creating investment pathways for companies scaling internationally." This collaboration strengthened Singapore's position as Asia's financial hub while advancing cross-border innovation. The QIC CEO Week series has become the largest Taiwan-focused executive gathering in Singapore, attracting investors seeking access to emerging leaders in semiconductor supply chains, advanced manufacturing, and digital services. Plans for the 18th QIC CEO Week are in development, with dates to be announced later this year. Quantum International Corp organizes premier investment showcases connecting innovative Taiwanese companies with global investors. The QIC CEO Week series has become the largest and most influential Taiwan-focused CEO gathering in Singapore, providing a crucial platform for pre-IPO companies to engage with strategic investors. Website: www.qtumic.com Startup Island TAIWAN is dedicated to elevating Taiwan's startup ecosystem and connecting Taiwanese innovation with global opportunities. Through strategic partnerships and events, they showcase Taiwan's technological prowess and entrepreneurial talent to international investors and business communities. Website: www.startupisland.tw SVCA represents Singapore's venture capital and private equity community, fostering regional investment and innovation. Website: www.svca.org.sg
The collaboration aims to provide advanced resources and scientific expertise to accelerate innovation and drive sustainable growth SINGAPORE, April 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc, the world leader in serving science, has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding with NSG BIO, Singapore's largest BSL-2-certified, co-working laboratory and office space. This collaboration aims to empower biotech startups in Singapore with access to critical resources, advanced laboratory solutions, and scientific expertise to accelerate their research and development capabilities. Ms Daphne Teo, Chairwoman of Board and Founder, NSG BIO and Ms. Sho-Wen Yeo, Vice President and General Manager, Southeast Asia & Taiwan, Thermo Fisher Scientific at the MOU signing event at NSG BIO's BSL-2 certified co-working laboratory space. Since 2019, NSG BIO has supported innovators create impactful solutions across health, biomedical, agrifood, and industrial biotechnology sectors. Their work spans precision medicine, AI-enabled drug discovery, and synthetic biology. This partnership enables Thermo Fisher and NSG BIO to support research efficiency, accelerate innovation, and advance local healthcare and life sciences capabilities, aligning with national efforts to strengthen the sectors. "We are excited to collaborate with NSG BIO to support Singapore's growing biotech ecosystem," said Ms. Sho-Wen Yeo, Vice President and General Manager, Southeast Asia & Taiwan, Thermo Fisher Scientific. "By ensuring seamless access to cutting-edge instruments and essential consumables, we enable scientists to focus on their critical research without operational challenges. This collaboration underscores our commitment to advancing scientific innovation and supporting the biotech community in Singapore." "This strategic collaboration with Thermo Fisher Scientific marks a major milestone in our mission to drive biotech innovation in Singapore," said Ms. Daphne Teo, Founder and Chairwoman of NSG BIO. "By providing our residents with preferential access to world-class laboratory equipment and supplies, along with flexible credit terms, we are eliminating critical barriers that often hinder early-stage research. This collaboration reinforces our commitment to building a thriving biotech ecosystem where startups can accelerate breakthrough discoveries." About Thermo Fisher Scientific Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue over $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, increasing productivity in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Our global team delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD. For more information, please visit www.thermofisher.com. About NSG BIO Founded with a focus on supporting biotech innovation, NSG BIO offers state-of-the-art equipment, efficient operations, capital efficiency, the expertise of world-class teams and global networks to assist life sciences companies. The conducive R&D environment contains fully equipped, certified BSL-2 laboratory and office infrastructure across 70,000 sq ft in the prime location of Biopolis and Science Park in Singapore. By providing access to high-quality infrastructure, its extensive partner network, community, and value-add benefits, NSG BIO ensures that companies, ranging from emerging biotech startups to multinational companies, can rapidly and efficiently execute on their cutting-edge research and development ecosystem in Singapore, leading to the innovation of revolutionary technologies and products that translate into breakthrough biotech ventures and impact for patients.
AUSTIN, Texas, April 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Trammell Venture Partners ("TVP"), an Austin-based venture capital firm, today announced the third annual results of its proprietary research on the growth of the Bitcoin-native startup and venture capital landscape. TVP research shows the Bitcoin startup sector continued its breakout category growth trend of forming and investing in new companies, despite the decline in total dollars invested due to the broader venture investment pullback. With a 50% year-over-year increase in transaction count, and a remarkable 767% increase in funding rounds since 2021, the Pre-Seed stage built on its prior years of growth in 2024. TVP's analysis indicates that early-stage, Bitcoin-native startups raised nearly $1.2 billion during the 2021-2024 period, based on four years of longitudinal data research. "One or two years' data might represent an anomaly, but with four consecutive years of year-over-year growth at the earliest stage of Bitcoin startup formation, the data now confirm a sustained, long-term venture category trend," said Christopher Calicott, TVP's managing director. "Many entrepreneurs across crypto are revisiting the Bitcoin stack as the long-term place to build their companies. It makes perfect sense: the objectively most secure, reliable, and decentralized blockchain is the obvious platform of choice, given the increasing capability to build there. And as this wave of early-stage companies find traction, increasing amounts of crypto value will accrue to the Bitcoin stack—a core thesis for TVP." The annual release of TVP's Bitcoin-Native Venture Capital Landscape Research Brief augments the available research for Bitcoin startups. This research aims to support the institutionalization of venture investment for this emerging growth category within crypto and blockchain venture capital. The TVP Bitcoin startup investment research brief is available for download. About Trammell Venture Partners Trammell Venture Partners, founded in 2016, is an Austin-based early-stage venture capital firm investing in Bitcoin-native, security and privacy tech, and applied AI companies. Since 2020, TVP has focused on backing founders building on the layers of the Bitcoin protocol stack via the venture capital industry's first dedicated Bitcoin-native mandated VC fund series: The TVP Bitcoin Venture Fund series. Find out more about TVP on the web, LinkedIn, X, or find a Bitcoin job on the TVP bitcoin and crypto Jobs Board. Media Contact: Zach YoungEmail: media@tvp.fund
MOVIN pioneers the integration of LiDAR sensors into 3D motion capture technology, a world first, achieving high-quality, low-cost 3D motion capture Expands into the North American market with "MOVIN TRACIN" motion capture solution, showcasing its technological competitiveness at GDC 2025 Plans to evolve into a 3D motion data platform by the end of the year, enhancing 3D data production efficiency compared to existing solutions SEOUL, South Korea, March 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- NAVER D2SF has made a follow-on investment in "MOVIN," an AI-powered real-time markerless motion capture technology startup. NAVER D2SF, the Corporate Venturing Arm of NAVER, initially discovered MOVIN during its early startup phase and provided seed funding in 2023. Following the company's successful product development and future growth potential, NAVER D2SF decided to make an additional investment. MOVIN has pioneered the world's first real-time markerless motion capture technology utilizing a LiDAR sensor. By leveraging a LiDAR sensor, the technology captures spatial information such as distance and depth without distortion, enabling precise 3D joint, bone structure, and angle tracking. What sets MOVIN apart is its ability to deliver clean, AI-processed motion data in real time — no complex setups, no extra hardware, and no manual post-processing required. This makes it easy to plug into any real-time workflow, offering seamless integration with major game engines and content pipelines. The result: a truly scalable, accessible solution for creators across industries. MOVIN launched its first flagship product, "MOVIN TRACIN," and is actively expanding its global business. The company was recognized as one of the top 10 real-time technology companies at "SIGGRAPH 2024 Real-Time Live." It has already secured over 50 clients across 11 countries, including companies in the gaming, VFX, and virtual production industries. At GDC 2025, MOVIN's markerless motion capture solution was highlighted for its ease of setup and superior quality, earning positive feedback across the board. The solution stood out for its ease of use and exceptional results. Furthermore, MOVIN plans to launch a 3D motion data generation and distribution platform in the second half of the year. The company has already secured a large volume of triple datasets, combining LiDAR, RGB camera, and motion capture data—a rare combination globally. This acquisition enables 20% higher data production efficiency compared to existing solutions. Yang Sang-hwan, Head of NAVER D2SF, stated, "3D motion data is essential for AI to understand human movements and behaviors. Its demand will continue to grow not only in the entertainment sector, such as VTubers and games, but also in robotics and healthcare. MOVIN is a rapidly growing team with outstanding execution capabilities, and we expect them to expand beyond 3D motion capture into a 3D motion data platform." Choi Byeoli, CEO of MOVIN, commented, "We have developed technology that precisely generates and predicts high-quality 3D motion data in real-time, enabling us to provide AI training datasets for various industries, including gaming and humanoid robotics. At GDC 2025, we saw strong promise in our technology, which will serve as a stepping stone to establish a North American branch this year and accelerate our global business expansion." Meanwhile, NAVER is integrating its technology into 3D content services, delivering new user experiences. Its live streaming platform, CHZZK, hosts numerous virtual streamers, with increasing demand for virtual content viewership. Recently, NAVER officially launched "Motion Stage," a studio specializing in virtual content production, and plans to actively support the creation of high-quality 3D content through this initiative. About NAVER D2SF NAVER D2SF is NAVER's corporate venturing(CV) arm, taking on greater challenges and fostering more sustainable growth through collaboration with startups. Founded in 1999, NAVER is a rare example of a domestic search engine that has maintained its top position in South Korea for over 20 years and has established a strong presence in various business sectors including commerce, content, fintech, and cloud services. In addition to its own offerings, NAVER is building a strong global business portfolio through partnerships with industry-leading companies, including Softbank, Poshmark, and Wattpad. At the same time, under the technological vision of D2(For Developers, By Developers), we are actively developing new technologies and collaboration initiatives to grow into a global tech company. To learn more, visit https://d2startup.com/en
- Developing automated solutions for game production based on generative AI, automatically generating visual elements such as graphics and motion - Proven technology and business value through their own games, with a 95% reduction in production costs and 1.25 million downloads, demonstrating gameplay quality - Exploring partnerships with leading domestic and global game developers, with promising potential for expansion into virtual content beyond games. SEOUL, South Korea, March 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- NAVER D2SF has made a new investment in "Anchor Node" (CEO Won Jae-ho), a startup developing game production solutions powered by generative AI. Anchor Node's team consists of industry veterans with over 20 years of experience in the gaming industry, possessing extensive expertise and knowledge across all aspects of game production, including producing, development, and artwork. Anchor Node's game production AI solution, "GameAIfy," streamlines the game development process by using AI to automatically generate artwork—such as images, motion, and backgrounds—from just character concepts. Built on AI models specialized in creating game artwork, it offers style-consistent outputs tailored to specific game elements and design concepts. It also includes advanced features to enhance workflow efficiency in game art creation, such as artwork editing, sharing, history management, with tools like Remix, ControlNet, and character customization, making it easy to modify artwork. Anchor Node has already validated its product value and competitiveness by developing and releasing four games in collaboration with intellectual property (IP) holders, achieving 1.25 million downloads. In terms of production efficiency, they've reduced game development time from three years to less than a year and cut production costs by approximately 95%. They also successfully launched a new game title in just two weeks by changing only the artwork within the same design structure, earning positive responses from users. Based on these achievements, Anchor Node's GameAIfy has been conducting a Closed Beta Test (CBT) since February 2025 and is discussing specific collaboration plans with renowned domestic and international game developers and publishers. The company plans to participate in the Game Developers Conference (GDC) in San Francisco on March 17 to target the global market. At GDC 2025, GameAIfy will showcase its AI-driven game art solutions at Booth C1872, offering live demos, Q&A sessions, and networking opportunities. Yang Sang-hwan, Head of NAVER D2SF, stated, "While graphic art in game production is time-consuming and costly, AI has not yet been fully integrated into game production workflows." He added, "Anchor Node is a rare team with a deep understanding of the gaming industry and has demonstrated remarkable results by optimizing AI to quickly penetrate game production environments." He also expressed investment intentions by saying, "We anticipate expansion not only in games but also as a tool for virtual content production." Won Jae-ho, CEO of Anchor Node stated, "With this investment, we will accelerate the advancement of GameAIfy and expand its business." He continued, "By the second quarter of this year, we plan to add motion and NPC generation features to GameAIfy, transitioning it to OBT." He further mentioned, "We plan to establish a subsidiary in France by the end of the year and actively target global markets, including Europe." Meanwhile, NAVER D2SF has announced four new investments consecutively in 2025, accelerating its startup discovery and investment activities. The company is currently recruiting new investment teams through its website. It also plans to begin accepting applications for the "Campus Technology Startup Competition," a growth program tailored for student entrepreneurs, in April. About NAVER D2SF NAVER D2SF is NAVER's corporate venturing(CV) arm, taking on greater challenges and fostering more sustainable growth through collaboration with startups. Founded in 1999, NAVER is a rare example of a domestic search engine that has maintained its top position in South Korea for over 20 years and has established a strong presence in various business sectors including commerce, content, fintech, and cloud services. In addition to its own offerings, NAVER is building a strong global business portfolio through partnerships with industry-leading companies, including Softbank, Poshmark, and Wattpad. NAVER recorded sales of KRW 9.6 trillion (USD 6.9 billion) in 2023. At the same time, under the technological vision of D2(For Developers, By Developers), we are actively developing new technologies and collaboration initiatives to grow into a global tech company. To learn more, visit https://d2startup.com/en
HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 6 March 2025 - MooneyBird, a real estate technology company focusing on property marketing and AI applications, has officially introduced Hong Kong’s first Cantonese-focused AI Voice Concierge tailored for the real estate industry. Developed in partnership with AIVOICE, a startup nurtured by the HKUST Entrepreneurship Center, this innovative solution combines Cantonese voice technology with AI agent features. By speaking Cantonese, users can instantly access up-to-date property listings, empowering real estate agents to deliver more seamless and human-centric digital interactions. The AI Voice Concierge enables consumers to instantly access the latest real estate listings via Cantonese voice-based interaction. Ensuring Digital Inclusion and a Barrier-Free Property Search Experience As Hong Kong citizens fully embrace property search habits online, real estate agents often struggle to respond to a high volume of customer inquiries, risking potential buyer loss if they fail to respond promptly. Meanwhile, to fulfill social responsibilities, many agencies have begun integrating barrier-free elements into their websites, ensuring all user segments can access property information equally. The AI Voice Concierge allows agents to interact with customers more naturally while instantly managing tasks such as property purchase inquiries, rental queries, and listings. It delivers personalized recommendations, mortgage calculations, analyses estate and neighborhood advantage, and information about nearby transportation or facility, all via voice-based interactions that transcend traditional text-based limitations. Empowering Real Estate Agent for Professional Customer Support The AI Voice Concierge leverages a multimodal AI model developed by AIVOICE. By integrating Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR), Text-To-Speech (TTS), and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), it seamlessly processes Cantonese or mixed Chinese-English queries. Additionally, the solution connects to MooneyBird’s industry-specific database and large language models to generate more specialized, human-like responses. At its core, the system employs an Agentic AI infrastructure to support multi-turn, context-aware conversations. By learning user data and predictive analytics, it delivers highly precise property suggestions based on past interactions, helping agents effectively target potential buyers. Accelerating Customer Interactions by 30% with Voice AI Century 21 Property Agency (Pak Shek Kok) in Tai Po has implemented the AI Voice Concierge into its website to streamline its customer service. According to the branch manager, client engagement rates have increased by 30% within three months, enabling more precise outreach to potential buyers and boosting sales opportunities. For more information, please visit: https://c21psk.com.hk/ Furthermore, based on practical needs, the AI Voice Concierge can integrate seamlessly with CRM systems and can incorporate AI voice-cloning technology. Agents only need to record around one minute of audio to create a custom AI voice model that delivers personal responses, enhancing brand image and reinforcing customer relationships. Pioneering Smart Property Technology, Redefining the User Experience Eddie Lee, Founder of Synergy Marketing Technology and CEO of MooneyBird, shared, “The AI Voice Concierge helps agents quickly identify potential clients. Once customers obtain initial property insights, they can engage in deeper discussions with agents, fostering mutual trust. We’re excited to see the real estate sector advancing into a new era of smart solutions, and we believe this technology will empower agents to reach broader audiences while strengthening their brand equity.” AIVOICE was founded by students from HKUST. Wilson Wong, Co-founder of AIVOICE, said, “As Cantonese voice-over tools are in short supply, we developed our own AI technology to capture nuances like tone, diction, and accent. After 20,000 hours of Cantonese voice-data training, our model achieves a 95% accuracy rate. Through the AI Voice Concierge, we aim to showcase the adaptability of Cantonese AI and expand its use across multiple industries.” Looking ahead, Lee added, “We plan to roll out the AI Voice Concierge to more than 50 real estate agencies and are currently exploring additional collaborations with developers. We are also working on interactive virtual avatars and other innovations to continuously enhance the digital property experience.” Hashtag: #MooneyBird #Proptech #AI #CSR #Tech #Propertyhttps://synergymar.tech/https://mooneybird.com.hk/The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.About Synergy Marketing Technology LimitedFounded in 2021, Synergy Marketing Technology is dedicated to enhance marketing performance by fusing the power of cutting-edge technology for big data analytics with AI to produce a synergy impact for companies. Its flagship project, MooneyBird, is an innovative real estate marketing system tailored for real estate agents, providing revolutionary digital marketing solutions to help the real estate sector achieve digital transformation. The company currently serves over 50 agencies in Hong Kong and Macau, including Century 21 Property Agency, Sunrise Property, Imperial Properties, and Gamway Property. About AIVOICEAIVOICE is a Hong Kong-based AI voice technology research company specializing in the development and application of Cantonese voice models. By leveraging advanced voice technologies, AIVOICE aims to enhance dubbing efficiency and break language barriers, enabling businesses and individuals across various industries to enjoy smoother, more natural speech interactions. Official Website: https://www.aivoicehk.com/
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