Vertex Holdings

🌏✨ Vertex Global Meeting 2024 is back! 🌏 Every year, our Vertex Global network gathers for 4 days to connect with colleagues from our 7 Vertex network funds across the globe, sharing insights, experiences, and a few laughs along the way. We caught a couple of our colleagues from the various funds, and asked them what they loved about being part of the Vertex community. 🌟 Check out our video reel featuring Monica Dong Meng Yue Shradha Nigam Simon Tiu Sahil Chopra Yongmin Jung Roni Gordin! The Vertex Global network consists of 7 independent Vertex network partnerships with over 100 investment professionals globally. Vertex Ventures Vertex Ventures Israel Vertex Ventures US Vertex Ventures SE Asia & India Vertex Ventures HC Vertex Growth #VertexGlobalMeeting #Networking #Innovation #VentureCapital

🎯 Join Vertex Holdings CEO Chua Kee Lock at #SWITCH2024 as he shares insights on the future of #venturecapital alongside distinguished industry leaders. In "Beyond Hype – VC's next big move," our CEO will explore how VCs navigate the evolving investment landscape amidst current market dynamics and emerging technological trends. 📅 Date: 29 Oct 2024  ⏰ Time: 10:50 AM - 11:30 AM (UTC+8)  📍 Venue: Main Stage, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore Featured Panelists: - Kee Lock Chua, CEO, Vertex Holdings - Vishal Harnal, Managing Partner, 500 Global - Ben Y., Managing Partner, SIERRA Ventures Moderated by Steven Chia, Senior Editor/Presenter, Channel News Asia   Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights into the future of venture funding and emerging opportunities in today's complex landscape. See you there! #VentureCapital #Innovation #Founders #SWITCH2024 #Entreprenuers

🌍⚡ We are thrilled to announce that the Vertex Exploratory Fund has co-led measurable.energy’s recent £4M Round alongside Clean Growth Fund! measurable.energy is a groundbreaking UK tech company revolutionizing energy efficiency with their smart, AI-enabled power sockets, and the new round will accelerate its growth in the UK and beyond, paving the way for a greener future. measurable.energy’s innovative technology can reduce electricity costs and carbon emissions in offices by up to 40%—a game changer for commercial real estate where plug power makes up approximately 40% of electricity consumption. “The Vertex Exploratory Fund actively seeks out disruptive frontier technologies. Climate is a core theme in our investment strategy, and we look for solutions to address the pressing challenge of greenhouse gas emissions. measurable.energy stood out as one of the most promising startups in the UK in the climate space, offering a low-touch, intuitive, and compliance-ready solution that effectively reduces power waste. The company is at the forefront of providing the tools necessary to drive positive change and the Vertex Exploratory Fund is proud to partner with them on this journey.” - Shang-Wei Chow, Managing Director Investment of Vertex Exploratory Fund   Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gnRU4d4v #VertexExploratoryFund #CleanTech #Sustainability #Investment #EnergyEfficiency #measurableenergy #Innovation Clifton Sim Hui Min Chua

Last week, Vertex Holdings hosted a successful SUKIYAKI AI Pitch event at the vibrant office of Fujitsu in Santa Clara, CA! The pitch event was a great opportunity for our Vertex portfolio companies from our Vertex Ventures US and Vertex Ventures SE Asia & India funds to meet innovation leaders from leading Japanese MNCs, exploring future ways of collaboration.    🌟 Key Highlights:   ↗ Alexander W., CPO/Co-founder of Vividly on why Trade Promotion is broken and how Vividly streamlines and optimises CPG brands' trade spend ↗ Justin Hayes, Head of Field Engineering at Vectara on how Vectara helps companies to easily embed powerful Generative AI features into their applications ↗ Jag Lamba, CEO of Certa.ai on the high price of third party risk mismanagement and how Certa manages third party relationships across all risk domains and lifecycle stages ↗ Alex Toh, Attorney and Advisor at AI Asia Pacific Institute, who shared insights on responsible AI and legal/regulatory trends ↗ Genki Shiga, Associate Director at Vertex Holdings who shared about innovation partnership opportunities with the Vertex platform   A big shout out to Masayuki Kimura, founder of SUKIYAKI for his support for the event! SUKIYAKI is a US-based business development community organized by 100 Japanese MNCs with a vision to bring together local entrepreneurs with large Japanese corporations. Also a big thank you to all our guests for attending! 🚀 #VertexHoldings #AIPitch #Innovation #Collaboration #SUKIYAKI

🎉 Congratulations to alt.ai, our Vertex Growth portfolio company, on its recent #IPO on the Tokyo Stock Exchange! Since its founding in 2014, alt.ai has been at the forefront of #AI technology development in Japan. Our Vertex Growth team led their Series D financing round in 2022, impressed by the potential of their flagship speech-to-text product, AI GIJIROKU, and their comprehensive suite of cutting-edge solutions. Read more below ⬇️ #AI #Innovation #IPO #JPEX #TSE

At Vertex Holdings, we believe in the importance of nurturing future innovators. Recently, we had the pleasure of hosting four Japanese students from Gunma Prefectural Chuo Secondary School! 🇯🇵 During their visit, we shared insights about venture capital, startups, and the exciting world of innovation. It was a fantastic opportunity to engage with these young minds, sparking their curiosity and passion for entrepreneurship and venture capital. 💡🚀 Thank you, Gunma Prefectural Chuo Secondary School for joining us! We can’t wait to see what amazing things you’ll achieve! #VertexHoldings #VentureCapital #Innovation #EmpoweringYouth

In the dynamic world of #biotech, a successful company often hinges on a delicate balance of three key elements – Science, Financing, and Team (SFT). At Vertex Ventures HC, we found this framework invaluable in identifying promising startups.    Sahil Chopra, Principal, shares a glimpse into our approach:   𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 We meticulously analyze preclinical and clinical data, competitive landscapes, and the underlying scientific validation. A strong scientific basis and innovative approaches are crucial for long-term success. 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐞𝐥 We delve into a company's financial strategy, understanding how they plan to generate value and allocate resources effectively. A well-structured financial model is essential for sustainable growth. 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 A talented and passionate team can overcome challenges and drive #innovation. We believe a great team can often turn moderate science into extraordinary outcomes. The synergy of these elements often determines a biotech startup's trajectory. Are you a #biotech entrepreneur? Let's discuss how your startup aligns with our SFT framework. 📧 Drop us an email at hello@vertexventureshc.com Lori Hu Christine Brennan Sahil Chopra Amanda Chen David Van Meter #biotech #startup #venturecapital #innovation #entrepreneur #founder #startups

🌍 Welcome to this month's edition of Vantage where we cover what's happening across the global Vertex network! Here's a short snippet of key highlights: ↗ BigEndian Semiconductors raises a new round and Abhijit Gupta shares his thoughts on the investment: https://lnkd.in/gB88berk ↗ Kapiva raises a new round ↗ Own Company acquired by Salesforce ↗ Evisort acquired by Workday, In Sik Rhee shares the 3 founder attributes that fueled Evisort’s successful startup journey and exit to Workday: https://lnkd.in/g74Td3U2 Follow our newsletter for more updates and insights from across the Vertex network! #venturecapital #vantage #investment #news

🎉 We are thrilled to announce that Vertex Ventures US has led SPRX’s USD12 million Series A round, alongside Y Combinator, Restive, and Rebel Fund! In the US, billions in R&D tax credits go unclaimed each year, representing missed opportunities for businesses. Founded by Dominic Vitucci, a former tax consultant with a unique blend of tax expertise and computer science skills, SPRX aims to address this problem by automating over 80% of manual tasks in the R&D tax credit process. This not only simplifies the process but also makes R&D credits accessible to businesses of all sizes. Read Simon Tiu's post here on the recent investment: https://lnkd.in/g4HbKWsf Follow Vertex Ventures US for more portfolio news and tech insights! #VertexVenturesUS #SPRX #Investment #Innovation #TaxCredits #AI #Startups #Funding

🎉 Excited to announce that Vertex Growth has led estie, inc.'s JPY2.8B Series B Round! 🏢 estie is a leading platform providing real estate data, offering invaluable data and insights for developers, investors, and agents, making it a game-changer in the industry. By empowering stakeholders with accurate and timely information, estie is driving efficiency and transparency in Japan's real estate sector. “Just as Bloomberg has revolutionized the financial industry, estie is poised to transform the Japanese real estate market.” - Hock Chuan Tam, General Partner at Vertex Growth. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gtMG4ZP2 Congrats to the Vertex Growth and estie, inc. team on the successful fundraise! Hock Chuan Tam James Lee Jeff CC Chang Yuki Hayashi, CFA Ei Hirai #VertexGrowth #Investment #RealEstate #Japan #Estie