PolyU
Overview
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) is a public university that actively invests in early-stage technology startups through various funds and programs managed by its Knowledge Transfer and Entrepreneurship Office (KTEO). Its primary investment vehicle is the PolyU Entrepreneurship Investment Fund (EIF), an early-stage equity fund designed to support startups involving PolyU students, alumni, academic staff, or those licensing PolyU intellectual property. The university also operates other funding schemes like the PolyVentures Micro Fund and the PolyU Maker Fund to support entrepreneurs within its ecosystem. The investment approach focuses on fostering knowledge transfer and the commercialization of research and innovation.
Portfolio Companies
30
Website
polyu.edu.hkInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| RC Labs | Jul 2022 | Grant | Co-investor |
| OK Care Limited | - | Accelerator | Co-investor |
| Mosi Mosi | - | Grant | Co-investor |
| Medmind Technology | - | Grant | Co-investor |
| GreenPrice | - | Grant | Co-investor |
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Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is PolyU based?
PolyU is headquartered in Hong Kong.
When was PolyU founded?
Founding year information for PolyU is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does PolyU have?
PolyU has 30 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in PolyU's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include RC Labs, OK Care Limited, Mosi Mosi, Medmind Technology, GreenPrice.
What was PolyU's most recent investment shown here?
PolyU's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in RC Labs in 2022.
What sectors does PolyU focus on?
PolyU focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Healthcare & Life Sciences, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Energy & Sustainability, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, FinTech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Enterprise Software, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce.
What company stages does PolyU focus on?
PolyU typically invests at the MultiStage stage.