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Cyberport Venture Capital Forum 2025 Grand Opening

Cyberport Welcomed 10 Listed Companies and 2 Unicorns over the past year Cyberport Investors Network (CIN) Celebrates 8th Anniversary with a Yearly Threefold Growth Cumulative Funds Surpassed HK$4.2 Billion

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 6 November 2025 - The annual flagship event Cyberport Venture Capital Forum 2025 (CVCF) officially opened today at Hong Kong Cyberport.

The two-day forum, themed "The Innovation-Venture Nexus: Igniting Transformative Success", brings together nearly 100 influential global venture capital experts, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders to explore the evolving global venture capital landscape driven by Artificial Intelligence (AI). The forum highlights practical applications and investment opportunities in AI, blockchain, and digital assets, alongside announcements of Cyberport start-ups' latest funding achievements.

The annual flagship event Cyberport Venture Capital Forum 2025 (CVCF) officially opened today at Hong Kong Cyberport. The two-day forum, themed
The annual flagship event Cyberport Venture Capital Forum 2025 (CVCF) officially opened today at Hong Kong Cyberport. The two-day forum, themed "The Innovation-Venture Nexus: Igniting Transformative Success", brings together nearly 100 influential global venture capital experts, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders to explore the evolving global venture capital landscape driven by Artificial Intelligence (AI). The forum highlights practical applications and investment opportunities in AI, blockchain, and digital assets, alongside announcements of Cyberport start-ups' latest funding achievements.

The annual flagship event Cyberport Venture Capital Forum 2025 (CVCF) officially opened today at Hong Kong Cyberport. The two-day forum, themed "The Innovation-Venture Nexus: Igniting Transformative Success", brings together nearly 100 influential global venture capital experts, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders to explore the evolving global venture capital landscape driven by Artificial Intelligence (AI). The forum highlights practical applications and investment opportunities in AI, blockchain, and digital assets, alongside announcements of Cyberport start-ups' latest funding achievements.

The forum was inaugurated by Professor Sun Dong, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry of the HKSAR Government, with a welcome remarks by Simon Chan, Chairman of Cyberport. Hendrick Sin, Chairman of Cyberport Investors Network (CIN) Steering Group; Co-Founder of CMGE Technology Group Limited; Chairman of China Prosperity Capital, shared the impressive journey and achievements of CIN over the past eight years. Together with our other distinguished guests, they have officiated the opening ceremony, marking the official start of this global forum.

Professor Sun Dong, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, stated in his speech, "Hong Kong has climbed three places to rank 4th globally in the latest World Digital Competitiveness Ranking 2025, reflecting our determination and capability to become an international I&T centre. Recognising the potential of AI as a key driver for our future growth, the HKSAR Government continues to strengthen the community's AI, from upgrading digital infrastructure to establishing our own AI research institute and grooming talents on the AI front. Last year, Cyberport has attracted around 470 enterprises to land here which resonates strongly with Hong Kong's vision. Beyond merely providing a starting point for start-ups, the Cyberport Macro Fund leverages private capital at a scale of 1:9, connecting Cyberport's digital entrepreneurs with market capital, enabling projects with potentials to expand by turning R&D breakthroughs into commercial successes. CVCF 2025 also showcases the dynamic lineup of high-potential start-ups within the Cyberport community and demonstrates how Hong Kong stands at the forefront of creativity and technology. This is a launchpad for ventures that aspire not just to succeed locally, but to make waves internationally."

Simon Chan, Chairman of Cyberport, stated in his speech, "Hong Kong is on track to lead the global IPO market by the end of 2025. As Hong Kong's digital tech hub, AI accelerator and key incubator, Cyberport continues to strengthen homegrown entrepreneurs and landing enterprises by enhancing their dealmaking capabilities. Through our key investment instruments such as Cyberport Investors Network and Cyberport Macro Fund, alongside signature initiatives like CVCF and comprehensive entrepreneurship programmes, Cyberport has driven pivotal capital from global investors to springboard high-potential start-ups to success. Despite a challenging global investment environment over the past year, our start-ups raised HK$3.4 billion over the past year. This year's CVCF will focus on thriving VC markets, such as the Middle East, ASEAN, and Chinese Mainland, leveraging opportunities arising from the Belt and Road countries and regions, to play the important roles as a "super-connector" and "super value-adder" in connecting the Chinese Mainland and the global markets."

Strong Fundraising Performance by Cyberport Start-ups, AI, Blockchain, and Digital Assets in the Spotlight

Despite global challenges in the venture capital environment over the past year, Cyberport companies have performed impressively in fundraising. From October 2024 to September 2025, they have raised nearly HK$3.4 billion, bringing the cumulative total to HK$46 billion. m. Recent high-value fundraising rounds include Klook, Bowtie, KPay, KUN, Hashkey Group, DigiFT, LeapXpert, and Animoca Brands, and more, many of which leverage AI, blockchain, and digital assets, reflecting the market's focus on AI and Web3.0, underscoring Cyberport's success in fostering the development of these industries.

This year, Cyberport welcomed 10 listed companies, including Mininglamp Technology, Yunji Technology, and Xunfei Healthcare, all of which listed soon after joining Cyberport, alongside Cyberport incubatees Diginex and Real Messenger. Additionally, Cyberport welcomed two unicorns, Qiangnao Technology, valued at US$1.3 billion, and Inspur Cloud, valued at US$2.5 billion, injecting powerful momentuminto the I&T ecosystem.

Hendrick Sin, Chairman of Cyberport Investors Network (CIN) Steering Group; Co-Founder of CMGE Technology Group Limited , stated, "Despite ongoing global economic challenges, Cyberport community has continued to demonstrate remarkable resilience, with cumulative funding reaching HK$46 billion. Several Cyberport companies have also secured substantial financing rounds worth tens of millions of US dollars. Serving as a vital bridge, the Cyberport Investors Network achieved a threefold year-on-year growth over the past year. The strength of our network lies in its international reach, now comprising over 220 investment entities. To capture global technology investment trends, we have launched the 'AI Investors Circle' this year, dedicated to precise matching for AI companies with strong and sustainable fundraising potential. Looking ahead, as the HKSAR Government deepens its global connectivity, particularly with high-growth Belt and Road markets such as the Middle East and ASEAN, Cyberport will actively attract more influential global investors and facilitate greater investment matching with our high-potential companies, further amplifying the global impact of Hong Kong's start-up ecosystem."

CIN Celebrates 8th Anniversary, Launches "AI Investors Circle" to Connect High-Potential AI Start-ups

As Hong Kong's digital tech hub, AI accelerator and key incubator, Cyberport actively connects global investors with start-ups through diverse funding channels to foster the robust growth of Cyberport enterprises.

Cyberport leverages the Cyberport Investors Network (CIN) as a strategic bridge to attract global capital and continuously support high-potential enterprises. Since its inception in 2017, CIN has facilitated over HK$4.258 billion in cumulative funding, a year-on-year increase of over HK$1.66 billion, representing a threefold growth, accounted for nearly half of the annual fundraising total by Cyberport companies. CIN has facilitated a cumulative total of 109 projects, up by 13 from last year. CIN's investment units have also grown by over 20, now exceeding 220, with 15% from the Greater Bay Area and Chinese Mainland, 14% from Asia-Pacific and ASEAN, and an expanding presence in the Middle East, Europe and the America, effectively aggregating global venture capital resources.

To capture global tech investment trends, Cyberport continues to establish focused investment communities, with a particular focus on AI and blockchain which are driving global capital flows. The "Web3.0 Investors Circle" established last year, bringing together nearly 50 investors and has already facilitated 9 projects, with cumulative funding exceeding HK$260 million. Cyberport has launched the "AI Investors Circle" this year, aimed at creating an efficient matching platform for high-potential AI start-ups and connecting them with the investors to accelerate the growth of the AI ecosystem and industry development.

Another key platform, the Cyberport Macro Fund (CMF), continues to invest in high-potential start-ups, helping them attract external capital and enhance market fundraising capabilities. As of October 2025, CMF has invested in 29 start-up projects, including co-investments, exceeding HK$1.989 billion, with a co-investment ratio of 1:9.3. This reflects Cyberport's strong fundraising capacity and the investor confidence in its ecosystem.

Strategic Partnerships to Advance Blockchain Applications and Talent Development

At the event, Cyberport signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Forms HK to establish Blockchain Valley@Cyberport, a collaborative initiative promoting innovation in on-chain finance, enhancing public awareness of blockchain and digital assets, and nurturing tech talent. Cyberport also formed a strategic partnership with The Education University of Hong Kong, focusing on three core areas, namely Educational Technology, Art Technology, and Digital Technology. This collaboration aims to accelerate the application and commercialisation of university research outcomes and explore the joint launch of micro-credential programmes to cultivate the next generation of I&T talent.

Exploring Venture Capital Trends, Unlocking New Perspectives in Tech and Investment

This year's forum features keynote speeches and panel discussions by leading venture capitalists on global investment trends and how frontier technologies such as AI, blockchain, and digital assets are reshaping markets and driving innovation. Industry experts include Wensheng Cai, Director of Longling Capital Ltd, who shared the potential synergistic between AI and Web3.0, Jerry Liang, Partner of Cyber Creation Ventures (CCV), who shared practical strategies for identifying high-potential local opportunities and designing globally scalable solutions. Additionally, Nicolas du Cray, Partner at Cathay Innovation, alongside David Chen, Operating Partner at Hongshan CBC Cross-border Digital Fund, also joined the panel who joined the panel "AI's Global Shake-Up" to analyse the dynamics between investors, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders. The forum also spotlighted high-growth markets and strategies, with Soumaya Ben Beya Dridje, Partner at Rasmal Ventures, and other distinguished guests exploring the Middle East's emerging role as a global innovation hub.

Top investors also shared insights on scaling start-ups into unicorns. Thomas Tsao, Co-founder and Chair of Gobi Partners shared strategies for early-stage companies to expand successfully, including expansion strategies and fundraising solutions.

"Web3.0 Innovation Expo" Launches Tomorrow, AI and Web3.0 Highlights Ahead

Day two will focus on practical innovation and deep tech exchanges, featuring the "Web3.0 Innovation Expo" and the "AI Start-up Workshop". At the "Web3.0 Innovation Expo", attendees will explore Cyberport's "Blockchain & Digital Asset Pilot Subsidy Scheme" and global use cases, gaining insights into how the first batch of projects are applying innovative solutions across diverse scenarios such as tokenised assets, payments, Regulatory Technology (RegTech). The forum will also focus on global digital asset trends and ecosystem development through fireside chats and keynotes.

For details on Day Two and the Web3.0 Innovation Expo, please refer to the attached agenda. For more information on Cyberport Venture Capital Forum 2025 and the speaker line-up, please visit http://cvcf.cyberport.hk/.

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Appendix: Agenda of the Second Day and the "Web3.0 Innovation Expo"

Main Stage: Cyberport Blockchain and Digital Asset Pilot Subsidy Scheme @ Function Room

Day 2 – 7 Nov (Fri) 14:00 – 19:00

Time
Programme & target speakers
09:30 – 09:40
Welcome Remarks
  • Dr Rocky Cheng, JP, CEO, Hong Kong Cyberport

Opening Remarks
  • Mr Joseph Chan, JP, Under Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region

09:40 – 10:00
Keynote: Navigating the Future of Digital Asset Markets – Regulatory Landscape & The Road to Mass Adoption
  • Prof Jack Poon, Advisory Panel Member of Blockchain & Digital Asset Pilot Subsidy Scheme, Member of Web3 Task Force and Honorary Professor of Practice, The University of Hong Kong

10:00 – 12:00
Cyberport Blockchain & Digital Asset Pilot Subsidy Scheme: Use Case Sharing

Use Case Sharing 1: NextGen Onchain Infra (DTA) for Web3 Finance
  • Mr Kevin Loo, CEO, Hong Kong, DigiFT
  • Mr Niki Ariyasinghe, Head of Business Development - Asia-Pacific and Middle East, Chainlink Labs

Use Case Sharing 2: Bridging Traditional Card Payments with Stablecoin Settlement: A Pilot Initiative by Payment Cards Group
  • Mr Michael Hui, Regional Product Director, The Payment Cards Group Limited

Use Case Sharing 3: From Pilot to Platform: Building the Infrastructure for Institutional RWA Tokenisation in Hong Kong
  • Mr Ken Huang, Head of RWA and Tokenisation, Cobo

Use Case Sharing 4: Next Generation of Financial Infrastructure: RYT and Realgate
  • Dr Thomas Zhu, Co-Founder and CEO, AlloyX Group

Use Case Sharing 5: Blockchain Ticketing: Transparent & Secure
  • Mr Jack Chen, CEO, Moon Lab

Use Case Sharing 6: Redefining Private Markets: Asseto Leading Compliant Tokenization in Asia
  • Ms Bridget Li, Co-Founder & CEO, Asseto

Use Case Sharing 7: Unlocking Liquidity and Composability with RWAs
  • Mr Edison Leung, Co-Founder & CEO, AXC Labs

Cyberport Blockchain & Digital Asset Pilot Subsidy Scheme: Global Use Case Sharing

Global Use Case Sharing 1: How Polkadot Helps Shape the Digital Economy in Hong Kong
  • Mr Max Rebol, Director of PolkaPort East

Global Use Case Sharing 2: Stablecoins and Tokenization: Real World Use Cases
  • Mr Leroy Mah, Regional Head, Avalanche

Global Use Case Sharing 3: The Future of Sports x RWA
  • Mr Sergio Argento, Managing Partner, IMPACTA [ Capital ]

12:00 – 14:00
Networking Lunch
Global Digital Asset Trends & Ecosystem
14:00 – 14:20
Keynote 1: Bridging East and West: Digital Asset Markets in the US, Hong Kong and Beyond
  • Mr Joseph Chee, Executive Chairman, Solana Company; Founder and Chairman, Summer Capital

14:20 – 14:40
Fireside Chat: Backing the Next Web3.0 Breakthroughs: Global VC Strategies in a Regulated Digital Asset World

Moderator: Ir Eric Chan, Chief Public Mission Officer, Hong Kong Cyberport

Speaker:
  • Mr Franklin Bi, General Partner, Pantera

14:40 – 14:55
Keynote 2: Scaling for the Real World: Infrastructure for the Future of Finance and the Digital Economy
  • Mr Niki Ariyasinghe, Head of Business Development - Asia-Pacific and Middle East, Chainlink Labs

14:55 – 15:25
Panel 1: Stablecoin from a User Perspective: Unlocking New Business Opportunities

Moderator: Ms Rachel Lee, Director of Blockchain & Digital Asset, Hong Kong Cyberport

Panelists:
  • Mr Alexandre Kech, CEO, Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation (GLIEF)
  • Mr Emil Chan, Advisor, The Payment Cards Group
  • Ms Alyssa Lee, Vice President, Alt-Alpha Capital
  • Mr Amit Chu, Partner, Verda Ventures

15:25 – 15:55
Panel 2: Real-World Asset Beyond Hype: Short-Term and Long-Term Opportunities

Moderator: Ms. Bobo Lee, Manager of Blockchain and Digital Asset, Hong Kong Cyberport

Panelists:
  • Mr Barry Chan, Chief Digital Officer & Head of FINNOSpace, FORMS HK
  • Mr Richard Wang, Managing Partner, Draper Dragon
  • Ms Jacqueline Qiao, Partner, Jun He Law Offices
  • Mr Manton Wai, Head of Investment Solutions, EVIDENT
15:55 – 16:25
Panel 3: From Hype to Holdings: Where Smart Money Goes in Digital Assets 2025–2027

Moderator: Ms Kris Fok, Head of Venture & Partnerships, Finoverse

Panelists:
  • Mr Shen Kang, Founder, Hash Global Advisory Company Ltd.
  • Mr Gavin Wang, Chief Investment Officer, SNZ Holding & SNZ Capital
  • Mr Ryan Chen, Managing Partner, HashKey Capital
  • Mr Jiawei Zhu, Investment Principal, IOSG Ventures

16:25 – 16:55
Panel 4: Unlocking the Future of Digital Asset Management with Web3

Moderator: Ms Jessica Yang, CEO of ME Group

Panelists:
  • Mr Livio Weng, Executive Director and CEO, Sinohope Tech
  • Ms Vicky Wang, President, Amber Premium
  • Mr Ethan Wang, CEO, Hong Kong, LTP

16:55 – 17:25
Panel 5: Powering Machine-to-Machine Transactions with DID & Web3 Payment

Moderator: Ms. Alisha Li, Co-Founder of AllScale & Co-Founding Partner of Fenghou Capital

Panelists:
  • Mr Alex Scheer, Founder & CEO, zkMe Technology Limited
  • Mr Edward Du, CEO, NUT Limited
  • Mr Rex Zhang, General Manager, OneSavie Labs

17:25 – 18:30
Networking Cocktail



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About Hong Kong Cyberport

Wholly owned by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government, Cyberport is Hong Kong's digital tech hub and AI accelerator, with a vision to empower industry digitalisation and intelligent transformation, to promote digital economy and AI development, and to foster Hong Kong to be an international AI, innovation and technology (I&T) hub. Cyberport gathers over 2,300 companies, including 13 listed companies and 10 unicorns. One-third of onsite companies' founders come from 26 countries and regions, while Cyberport companies have expanded to over 35 global markets.

Cyberport, with Hong Kong's largest AI Supercomputing Centre and AI Lab as the engine, has been building the AI ecosystem with industry-leading AI companies and over 400 AI and data science start-ups. Through development of tech clusters, namely AI, data science, blockchain and cybersecurity, Cyberport empowers industries across smart city and government, banking and finance, digital entertainment, culture and tourism, healthcare, education and training, property management, construction, transportation and logistics, green environment and more, while hosting Hong Kong's largest FinTech community. Commissioned by the HKSAR Government, Cyberport has implemented proof-of-concept and sandbox schemes, subsidisation for digital tech adoption, industry tech training and start-up incubation, to drive technology R&D, translation and commercialisation, thus propelling digital transformation and intelligent upgrade across industry and society.

Also as "State-level Scientific and Technological Enterprise Incubator" and Hong Kong's key incubator, Cyberport supports entrepreneurs with funding and office space, extensive networks of enterprises, investors, technology corporations and professional services for business growth and expansion to Chinese Mainland and overseas markets, all-round facilitation for landing in Hong Kong, talent attraction and cultivation, ready as a launchpad to take start-ups in any stages of development to the next level.

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