Client Profiles January 2021

Galileo Platforms is a Hong Kong-based insurance products are significantly Australia technology company serving the reduced, which help open up new insurance sector. Using blockchain revenue growth opportunities. technology, Galileo efficiently connects Galileo recently partnered with all participants in the insurance industry Singlife Philippines, a mobile-first life in real-time. Its platform drives efficiency insurer from Singapore, and GCash, the through the entire business lifecycle by eWallet in the Philippines, to launch a having a central source of encrypted platform for life insurance products. clients, policies and claim data that the By using Galileo’s scalable cloud-based distributors, insurers and reinsurers can blockchain technology, the new service all use with permissioned access. can potentially reach a very large and The benefits of Galileo’s solution include mostly untapped insurance market. access to new market segments, easier InsurTech product innovation, and simpler, faster galileoplatforms.com and cheaper transactions. The cost and speed of launching and operating

Established in 2010, Sea Beyond Me offers between people and the ocean, training programmes to enable people to Sea Beyond Me programmes are gain confidence and feel more in control designed to cater to a wide range of in an ocean environment. personal and skill development, so Sea Beyond Me’s research shows that people of all ages and abilities feel safe, many people who live in a seaside supported and confident when in a environment are in fact afraid of the seaside environment. ocean and this prevents them from Training making a positive connection with this seabeyondme.com most important resource. Recognising the need to re-establish this connection

WeTherapy is the Chinese medicine-based issues and internal health imbalances, health and wellness platform providing design personalised health solutions seamless connectivity to practitioners and, critically, encourage and enhance (in-clinic and remotely) supported by interactions between individuals and an extensive suite of AI-driven assistive practitioners. diagnostic, predictive health event and With the rollout of the WeTherapy health solution bundling tools. platform already underway in Hong Kong It facilitates an ongoing conversation and the AI-driven tools currently being between doctor and patient for piloted, the company will expand into sustaining good health. Mainland China and other Asian markets WeTherapy makes the benefits of in the coming 18 months. Chinese medicine more readily available Chinese Medicine and Healthcare through its WeTherapy application and wetherapy.com significantly improves connectivity and operations of practitioners with the WeTherapy clinic management system. The array of WeTherapy AI-driven tools support diagnosis, predict health 2

SellerMetrics is an AdTech startup The user-friendly platform of SellerMetrics Canada that provides eCommerce to small supercharge advertising campaigns and medium enterprises with artificial by winning top search advertising intelligence (AI) and big data driven placements for the lowest amount bid. technology to increase search visibility AI-based AdTech for ROI Maximisation for their products. sellermetrics.app Its machine learning engine digs deep into advertising data to come up with actionable steps and lower the advertising cost of sale and improve the ROI for eCommerce businesses.

Distinctive Action Limited is a Hong Distinctive Action aims to influence France Kong-based company, providing water- not only industries but also individuals soluble “#INVISIBLEBAG” to replace by creating a community to raise the plastic bags and packaging. It can awareness for positive environmental be dissolved in water completely, is change. The company believes that a biodegradable, compostable and non- small distinctive action can lead to big toxic, and leaves no micro plastics to the impact. environment. Innovation and Technology Launched in Feb 2020, the company’s daction.today ultimate goal is to bring the alternative solution with plastic-free, eco-friendly and sustainable materials to brands and companies to reduce plastic packaging and the negative impact to nature.

Ō Droma Design Development (ŌDDD) design that is carefully executed to the Ireland is an international architecture and highest standards.

master planning practice with offices ŌDDD is well-positioned for oversea in Hong Kong, Ireland and the United investors or clients looking to build or Kingdom. The company is an innovative develop across Asia, Ireland and the UK architectural practice committed to where the company provides feasibility, delivering high quality, bespoke spaces. concept and planning design or complete Working at diverse scales, the practice turnkey solutions to realise the full of ŌDDD focuses on bringing innovative potential of a development site. design solutions across a broad range Architecture of projects in hospitality, residential, od-dd.com education, and commercial sectors.

ŌDDD is a family business with roots in Ireland but working around the globe. The founders have a vision of developing a brand focussed on creative, high quality Client Profiles

Clustar is one of the leading providers set the foundation of Clustar’s research Mainland China of federated learning solutions and and development (R&D) work. Currently, high-performance artificial intelligence Clustar hosts product and R&D centers (AI) computing. The company is in Beijing, Shenzhen and Hong Kong. committed to applying the latest research The Hong Kong office also serves as its results of AI, federated learning and regional office and acts as the bridge high-performance network to financial, connecting its R&D in the Mainland with insurance and manufacturing industries. the global market. Clustar obtained investment from top Artificial Intelligence venture capitals such as Co-Stone, clustar.ai Sequoia and HKSTP. The core members of Clustar are from HKUST’s iSing Lab, whose strong academic achievements

Fung Performance Motor Limited was membranes to produce reusable face founded in May 2017. As Hong Kong’s first masks that meet the US ASTM Level 3 automotive manufacturer, the company standards. The company also produces aims to produce high-performance and sells daily necessities for the local vehicles. The company’s first product market.

was the culmination of three years of As a Hong Kong-based manufacturing research and development – a sports company, the company is committed to car with a mid-engine, rear-wheel drive making products that meet the needs of layout, all-carbon fibre frame and carbon local residents. fibre shell. The company is currently FCEV and EV Sports Car and Face Mask developing FCEV and EV sports cars. Manufacturer Since 2020, Fung Performance Motor fungmotors.com has redesigned its factory facilities to help meet the demand for surgical face masks. It subsequently used nanofiber

HunkTimes (Hong Kong) Technology Its business covers the internet, finance, Co., Ltd. was established in 2019. The manufacturing, energy, real estate and company is an information technology other industries.

(IT) supplier integrating consulting, Hong Kong’s office is mainly developing products, solutions and services. It international business. With a R&D is equipped with a complete service centre and headquarters in Beijing, process, consulting services and the company established branches solutions to provide customers in Shenzhen, Shanghai, Hangzhou, with comprehensive IT services, Tianjin and Chengdu, as well as offices including consulting and planning, in Guangzhou, Wuhan, Xi’an, Nanjing, IT infrastructure system integration, Zhengzhou, Yantai, Changzhou, solution design and implementation, Changsha, Zhuhai, Ningbo, etc. application software development and FinTech design, and IT system operation and hunktimes.com maintenance. Its consignment services also provide manpower and technical support according to client needs and project development to reduce manpower and administrative costs. 4

Incus was founded in Hong Kong in Currently, Incus focuses on providing 2016 with the mission to use sound and hearing solutions for the communities in technology to keep people connected. Hong Kong, Macao and Mainland China. The company develops next-generation It also has a subsidiary in Shenzhen. hearing aids powered by intelligent Hearing Aids and Hearing Accessibility noise reduction technology that can Technologies automatically reduce background noise hkincus.com and amplify speech. The next-generation hearing aids provides superior performance and listening comfort, under noisy environment in particular.

ONE Asset Management (HK) Company The company typically caters to clients Limited provides independent wealth with assets ranging between USD3 million management solutions and other family to USD50 million. Its office is in Central governance solutions to families and with around 20 staff. The company plans individuals. The company focuses on to expand its business office and recruit serving high-net-worth families based in 20 more talents by end of 2021. Asia with its best-in-class professionals. Asset Management Under the External Asset Manager (EAM) onefogroup.com model, the company offers customised asset management solutions to its clients based on their risk appetite. ONE companies also offer insurance, trust, estate planning service to prestige clients.

Headquartered in Sichuan Province, The Hong Kong branch is responsible Sinco Pharmaceuticals Holdings Limited for the company’s import, export and is listed on the Main Board of the Hong entrepot trade services. Since 2018, its Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX: 6833). Its entrepot trade volume has grown to over core services include importing blood USD200 million. The Hong Kong branch products and other rapidly growing also manages the company’s overseas pharmaceutical products. It also provides financing, trade negotiations and one-stop, comprehensive marketing overseas business expansion. management services. In addition, Sinco Pharmaceuticals is the only blood Marketing Management Services products provider that offers marketing, for Imported Blood Products and promotion and channel management Pharmaceuticals services in Mainland China. www.sinco-pharm.com

The company has extensive marketing network in Mainland China and offers a range of quality blood products. It has established long-term partnerships with numerous pharmaceutical companies in Austria, Cyprus, Italy, Switzerland, and Sweden. To develop its own intellectual property and proprietary products, the company has worked with national research institutions and universities to research new treatments for acute promyelocytic leukaemia. Client Profiles

Normex Group Ltd has opened the first products, Normex Group Ltd brings the Mexico Mexican corn tortilla factory in Hong true tastes of Mexico to Hong Kong. Kong. In addition to making fresh corn Food and Beverage tortillas right here in the city, it supplies a www.normexgroup.com variety of authentic Mexican products. Agave nectar, dried chilies, mole pastes, and even toasted grasshoppers are on offer. Together with these and other

Dibber International Kindergarten is headquarters, from which the company Norway the first pre-school in Asia for Europe’s looks to expand further in the region. largest group of nurseries, kindergartens Dibber has created six full time jobs and primary schools. The Dibber Family in Hong Kong, with more recruitment of schools extends across Norway, planned for early 2021 for expansion in Sweden, Latvia, Finland, Germany, and Hong Kong, as well as exploring other now also in the United Arab Emirates opportunities in South East Asia and and South Africa. Mainland China. As well as being the site of its first kindergarten, welcoming children Kindergarten and Pre-School Education from six months to five years old, the dibber.hk campus in Whampoa acts as its Asia

Founded and managed by Christopher affordable prices in Sai Ying Pun’s Poland Przemyski, Bistro Concept Group Limited buzzing and lively environment, and runs signature brands including Flying diners are surrounded by artistically Pig Bistro (Modern European and family hand painted interior wall designs. style), Flying Pig Deli Social (Al Fresco Bistro Concept Group aims at building a brunch and dog-friendly spot), EL Macho successful gastronomic spot in Sai Ying (Hidden Gem Mexican), Lobster Shack Pun and has planned to expand beyond (Seafood lobster specialty) and its latest the area with new concepts, including Japanese Samurai inspired Japanese one new concept restaurant opening in Izakaya concept – Katsumoto that Central coming Jan 2021. recently opened on High Street.

All restaurants’ food and design Food and Beverage concepts embrace Christopher’s bistro-concept.com philosophy of serving good food at

Creneau Limited is a next generation creative solutions to clients so that they Russia design studio based in Hong Kong are not left behind. that not only provides traditional The Creneau team is an expert in commercial and industrial design customer behaviour and has developed services but also offers modernised a diverse skill set that can deliver across digital services such as eCommerce, disciplines for a broad client base. The virtual tours, VR graphical representation, company works hard to understand 3D render, 3D animation, 3D modelling, the business imperative for clients, 3D printing and CNC carving. often developing long term working relationship that deliver real change and The studio strives on innovation in measurable return on investment. this new world people live in. As the world copes with the recent pandemic Digital Interior Design situation that it is important to provide creneaudesign.com 6

Managed by ideabee Design Consultancy In addition, TforDesign houses its own Saudi Arabia Limited, TforDesign is a brand fully based online school with online courses in Hong Kong and is revolving around targeting design subjects, ranging from the passion for continuous learning and design software to sustainable design. As growth. Its vision is to become a thought of September 2020, more than 30,000 leader shaping the future of learning learners from over 120 countries have and a key promoter of engaging learning engaged with online courses designed by experiences. the TforDesign School.

TforDesign is dedicated to helping Design Education and Consultancy organisations design engaging and TforDesign.com relevant learning experiences. This includes engaging in instructional design consulting, needs analysis, curriculum design, eLearning design, assisting clients with transitioning from offline to online learning, and setting learning quality assurance measures.

CardUp enables businesses and CardUp has processed hundreds of Singapore individuals to make and collect big millions of dollars in payment volume in payments through credit cards even the region today. where credit cards are not accepted, CardUp is backed by global venture including payments such as rent, capitalists and has participated in invoices, payroll and more. various incubation programmes CardUp’s platform helps businesses and including Cyberport Incubation individuals maximise the benefits of Programme 2020. their credit cards, including making use Financial Technologies of the available credit limits for an extra cardup.hk two months of interest-free payment terms. CardUp also equips payers with the tools they need to automate their entire payables and receivables processes, as well as to earn card rewards on expenses.

Headquartered in Hong Kong, Hexon Together with its established deal flow Green Capital Limited (HGC) is a unique and the first local green investing fund: platform for impact investors and Hexon BOA Green Fund SPC (SFC type 9 green project owners to connect and licensed), the company looks forward to collaborate to turn green finance to becoming Asia’s leading green financing become a key economy growth driver and investing company in three years. in Hong Kong and Asia. One of the Green Finance Advisory and Consulting competitive advantages of HGC is its high www.hexon.capital power strategic leadership and advisory team. With current green investment trend on renewable energy especially in emerging markets such as Vietnam, Malaysia and Thailand, HGC will be adopting a double green financing hubs in Asia, which including the two international financial centres – Hong Kong and Singapore covering North East Asia and ASEAN markets respectively. Client Profiles

Invictus School Hong Kong is a private Confident in the prospects of Hong co-educational day school, offering an Kong’s education, Invictus is planning affordable, modern, bilingual education to open a secondary school in Chai Wan from Kindergarten 1 to Year 6 (3 to 11 (subject to government approval) to year-olds). The school opened in March guarantee through-train education from 2020 and is growing rapidly. The K1 to Y13. The new secondary school will newly renovated campus is in Tseung offer international General Certificate Kwan O and the school welcomes both of Secondary Education (GCSE) and local and expatriate families. Invictus Advanced Level (A-level) programmes, to students are immersed in a nurturing prepare students for university entrance and collaborative community, learning across the world. through English and, Mandarin Education (Traditional Chinese), and adopting the www.invictusschool.hk International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC) and International Primary Curriculum (IPC).

Invitrocue (Hong Kong) Ltd is a testing services to biotechnology and subsidiary of Invitrocue Pte Ltd, pharmaceutical companies for new Singapore. Invitrocue Group is an compounds against cancer. innovative life sciences company The facility in Hong Kong provides that supports decision making for Invitrocue with better access to the the healthcare and pharmaceutical network of supportive early adopters industry using its proprietary 3D cell of its unique Onco-PDO technology culture technology. The Group currently in the region. This includes primarily operates in Germany, Spain, Brazil, Hong oncologists and hospitals based in Hong Kong, Mainland China and Singapore. Kong and opportunities in Mainland The Hong Kong lab facility is located China and Macao. at the Hong Kong Science and Healthcare Technology Park, offering in vitro invitrocue.com personalised clinical oncology tests for chemotherapeutic and targeted drugs in resistance and sensitivity through its Onco-PDO™ platform. It also uses the same platform for pharmacology

NexusSearch International is one of With a strong presence across Asia- the leading executive search firms Pacific region, the company has over specialising in financial services 50,000 connections and a network of recruitment, including banking, private outstanding individuals who are out-of- equity, hedge funds, securities, corporate market and working exclusively with finance, insurance, FinTech and wealth NexusSearch. and asset management. The company Together with the affiliates, the company is professional and well-known in the works on mandates across eight cities industry for its consistent delivery of globally, including Singapore, Hong Kong, results that match with clients’ and Shanghai, Beijing, Shenzhen, Sydney, candidates’ objectives. Tokyo and London. With more than 100 years of combined Executive Search, Talent Acquisition industry experience, its team consists nexussearch.international of highly experienced consultants with in-depth knowledge as well as vast connections within the financial market. It currently works with some of the most distinguished corporations, including well-established global conglomerates and leading Asian institutions. 8

Destination Deluxe is a go-to wellness continuously shaping the industry with Switzerland and luxury travel publication for the its news-related features and its annual global nomad, and a content services Destination Deluxe Awards, which media company serving brands around honour the leaders and pioneers in the world. wellness, beauty and travel.

Establishment in 2016, Destination Wellness and Travel Platform Deluxe has become one of the leaders destinationdeluxe.com in the wellness and luxury travel field,

Mobii! is a cross-border FinTech platform frictionless travel experience. Users can Taiwan, China which leverages Mobility-as-a-Service enjoy a pay-as-you go journey without (MaaS) to create ticketless urban travel. the need to switch between different The company aims to be the VISA for transit cards and payment methods. global transportation which allows users Currently, Mobii! has established to travel globally or locally within one presence in Taiwan and Mainland China application. Its core technology lies in and seeks to expand across Hong Kong, the integration of different transportation the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao systems and related payment method Greater Bay Area and strategic South East settlement. Asian regions. In addition, its product integrates FinTech, MaaS travel ancillary services including telecommunication, retail merchants mobii.ai and cross-border payment to provide

Founded in 2016, OneDegree (The Group) Hong Kong prides itself on providing is a technology company with an breakthrough innovations in products insurance license. It is reimagining and services, with measurable benefits the industry with design and digital in the scale of 10x, powered by its digital innovation. The Group’s mission is platform. to set new standards for insurance OneDegree Global (SG) Pte. Ltd. that puts customers first. The Group (OneDegree Global) is a technology has raised more than US$30 million and company that offers enterprise-grade is backed by renowned investors insurance core system and cyber including BitRock Capital, Cyberport security solutions. OneDegree Global Macro Fund and Cathay Venture. works with insurers and other industry OneDegree Hong Kong Limited leaders across Asia, enabling them to (OneDegree Hong Kong), a subsidiary accelerate digital transformation and of the Group, is among the first batch of deliver brand-new customer journeys. virtual insurers authorised by the The company is ISO 27001 certified. Hong Kong Insurance Authority to InsurTech provide insurance products purely through online channels. OneDegree onedegree.hk

EQ Lab helps individuals and Dr. Richard Claydon, EQ Lab develops and The Netherlands organisations learn not just new adopts the latest practices to overcome knowledge faster but to learn emergent constant uncertainty, disruption, and methods for thinking better so as to volatility in business. explore business solutions through a EQ Lab is a high-impact virtual innovation global network of extended intelligence. initiative that has proven to deliver It is a world-class community with insight, oversight, and foresight in a exceptional minds including United matter of hours. States, Africa, Mainland China, Singapore, Canada, Europe, Australia, and India. Education Innovation Founded in 2020 during the COVID-19 eqlab.co pandemic by Oscar Venhuis and Client Profiles

Bakuun.com is a web-based travel for airlines to speed up booking process, United Kingdom technology platform that connects transfers and the issuance of digital different industry stakeholders. By meals vouchers. delivering new technology, the platform Headquartered in London, Bakuun has helps its partners simplifies booking offices located in India, Singapore, Poland, process and maximises distribution. Italy, Philippines and the US to support the Its mission is to increase automation, strategies and ensure global coverage. Its improve efficiency and ensure the new Hong Kong office serves as the hub solutions are commercially relevant in for business development in North Asia. the ever-changing and evolving travel distribution landscape. Travel Technology bakuun.com The platform supports hotels and increase direct bookings and merchandise on different inventories such as day use rooms, meeting rooms and packages. In the event of flight disruption, it also provides a platform

One Heritage Capital Management region, helping global investors achieve Limited was founded in Hong Kong, attractive and long-term risk-adjusted aiming to achieve a long-term vision returns by being well-positioned to of sustainable development through benefit from the enormous potential in real estate investment development, this fast-growing region. integrated trust services and wealth Its team of highly experienced financial management services. The company is advisers offer professional, tailor-made a limited liability company incorporated services. One Heritage works with in Hong Kong and licensed by the Hong carefully selected, well-capitalised Kong Securities and Futures Commission private banks with whom the company to conduct Type 4 (Advising on Securities) always respect and honour its clients. and Type 9 (Asset Management) regulated activities. Family Office With businesses covering Greater China, one-heritage.com the UK and Hong Kong, the company aims to be the premier asset management company in Asia and the Greater China

Based in the UK, Phoenix Waters imagination, the commercial viability Productions (HK) Limited is a production required to continue its growth around company developing award-winning the globe. films, series, and variety shows for local With various productions set to shoot and international audiences. over the coming months, the company In partnership with Asia Television (ATV) attracts major global talent, and is run and benefiting from the relationships by a team with the proven creative and with major studios nurtured over the financial expertise to bring value for last decade, the company develops investors, creative joy for artists, and entertainment media to bring local entertainment for viewers. stories to global audiences and support the entertainment industry across the Film and TV Production region. phoenixwatersproductions.com

Creating high concept, top quality stories across all formats, its purpose is to tell stories that enrich the mind, developing tales that go beyond the limits of 10

Established in 2007 in Hong Kong, with value-add services and total peace RedBox Storage has been regarded of mind that meet specific needs to as a trusted and reliable provider of ensure value for money. storage solutions to both consumers and RedBox offers more than storage space. commercial business customers. The Its storage solutions create more space company leases, owns and operates five for life. modern facilities, strategically located across Hong Kong, delivering ease of Self Storage Solution customer access with space sized over redboxstorage.com.hk 400,000 square feet. This large-scale facility enables RedBox to offer a broad range of different-sized spaces to meet every kind of storage need. RedBox Storage offers a stress-free storage experience with trusted advice from professional experts who delivers safe, secure storage solutions for client,

38 Wine Ltd. is a wine importer focused Founded by two friends with a combined United States on small-batch, artisanal, US-based wine over 20 years of experiences in the brands. A key area is expanding wine in hospitality and technology field, the a can format along with some traditional company is thrilled to share the love for bottlings. The company prides its this exciting format. winemakers on three factors - artisan, Wine Import, Distribution, Retail Sales good practices in the vineyard and in the www.38wine.co cellar, and great stories. Its Hong Kong office will act as a regional hub for Asia with services including distribution to food and beverage vendors and direct retail sales to consumers via eCommerce.

Established in 2020, Bitprive is a FinTech Bitprive aims to commit further company developing a regulated investments in Hong Kong to build a exchange platform for cryptocurrencies pan-Asian business development base and blockchain products. Headquartered in the city to provide the Asian market in the United States, Bitprive is a with a secured, fair and transparent registered money service provider. The cryptography exchange platform. group company is licensed as a trust Blockchain and corporate service provider in Hong Kong to provide users with secured and bitprive.com compliant escrow service – BitEscrow Network. Verified users can list buy and sell offers on the Bitprive platform for multi-digital asset trading. Digital assets are held in Multi-signature Bitprive escrow wallet before trades are completed in order to offer maximum protection whilst maintaining efficacy. Client Profiles

Headquartered in Hong Kong with Delvify works with a number of brands a research and development hub in in eCommerce (FMCG and fashion Singapore, Delvify offers two solutions: retail), banking, hospitality, tourism, Programmatic AI and eCommerce AI, telecommunications and automotive which help brands increase conversions sectors. The company has recently and revenues. released a new report “Visual AI – the Programmatic AI helps customers SMART Approach” to encourage amplify their existing marketing mix eCommerce businesses to embrace to drive and scale performance using visual AI technologies and help customers AI-powered advertising technologies. discover and shop what they see. eCommerce AI encompass Visual Search AI Powered Programmatic Advertising and Recommendation features which and eCommerce Solutions enable online shoppers to upload or delvify.ai take a photo to find what they want and receive recommendations based on the photo. The solution helps e-retailers deliver a more seamless shopping journey and increase sales.

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