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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
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