Guanxi /gwaen-si/
guan| a point where two things connect
xi| denotes "in relation"
Upround /up-round/
the pre-money valuation of the current round is higher than the post-money valuation of the last round
Asian enterprises & strategic investors face fierce completion for the best Israeli startups with more than 400 MNC’s vying for the very best. Israeli entrepreneurs are keen to engage with strategic enterprises in Asia but need a trusted partner.
Asia is a major market target for strong Israeli entrepreneurs shifting East. These serial entrepreneurs seek value-add customers and capital to deliver key vertical expertise, know-how and to assist with market penetration in Asia.
Upround’s tailored program and Asian Road Trips “ARTs” in select markets in SE Asia and China further enhance possibilities for success.
Esther Loewy
The Founder
Carman Chan
Founder & Managing Partner, Click Ventures
Brian Abrams
President - Ibex Investors (formerly Lazarus)
Dani Essindi Behrendt
Special Projects, Apple
Steven Katz
Principal Investor, EMC Ventures
Stephan Paternot
CEO & Co-Founder Slated, Actarus Fund
Leading Asian enterprises turn to Upround for the strongest Israeli technologies impacting China, HK and SE Asia
75%
of Upround's portfolio companies are led by serial entrepreneurs
Sector Focus:
IoT, Digital Health, eCommerce, RetailTech, Fintech, CyberSecurity, EnergyTech, UrbanTech
Upround Ventures local partners located in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Bangkok, Melbourne, Ho Chi Min City