Colin Kleine 🚀

Empress Capital is the next generation of VC Fund operating with ethics and values at the forefront of everything we do. Our vision at Empress Capital is to lead change for humanity through investing in people and innovations. We believe that Artificial Intelligence is changing the way we live, which provides for unique new business models and exceptional high growth opportunities. Our Artificial Intelligence Fund will back early stage Australian and New Zealand Artificial Intelligence Companies. We have an exceptional team at Empress Capital who have an impressive record with significant Australian and global experience which will help our portfolio companies to succeed. We believe there is a large opportunity at the early stage with the right support for our portfolio companies.

At Litecard, we redefine retail and e-commerce interaction through the MWCX (Mobile Wallet Customer Experience). Our platform allows businesses to harness the power of Apple and Google Wallet passes, enhancing customer engagement through innovative features like push notifications, customizable branded passes, and multi-level loyalty rewards. By integrating seamlessly with Shopify, Square and many other PoS ecosystems, we ensure a unified shopping experience that boosts conversion rates and fosters customer loyalty. Discover how Litecard can transform your retail strategy by connecting online and in-store channels for a frictionless customer journey.

As Australia’s dedicated platform for sophisticated investors, we offer exclusive institutional opportunities from the world’s leading investment banks. The wealthiest investors across the US, Europe and Asia have private bank relationships to help strategise, curate and structure investments on their behalf. We have digitised that private bank experience. The founders came together having issued, distributed and invested in institutional products.

Our mission is to democratise wealth and freedom through crypto to millions. Collective Shift gives investors and traders access to a suite of tools, expert daily insights, opportunity alerts, and a thriving community. The metaverse is in its infancy. It is still often messy, volatile, challenging, and untrustworthy. Investors and traders are hungry for opportunities and want to maximise returns during this once-in-a-lifetime exponential wealth transfer. Determining how to properly position themselves, allocate their portfolios, and identify what to invest in is almost impossible. Most resort to reactive behaviours and FOMO their way into projects because of hype and promise. Sadly, many people end up making poor investment decisions and are left wondering how they’re losing when seemingly everyone else is winning. According to research by Cardify, over 1 in 3 buyers admit they “know little to nothing about cryptocurrency as a whole”. And no wonder. To actually make informed, proactive, educated decisions and have both a macro and micro level awareness of the industry as one individual person is virtually impossible. That’s where Collective Shift comes in… We know that no one person can do this alone, and believe in the power of the collective — our experts and community. Together, with our world-class expert investors, research analysts, passionate team, and dedicated members, we can confidently move toward our collective success.

Smart Doctor is a technological solution that maximizes the health and well-being of work teams, through a healthy ecosystem that allows them to create new habits and to control their physical, emotional and nutritional status. Join us!

Innovation and technology run in our DNA. From Hong Kong to the world, we are propelling pioneers into forces for good, steering them to success, and transforming their ideas into impact. For 20 years, we have been building up Hong Kong as an international I&T hub, creating a thriving ecosystem with our world-class infrastructure, collaborative network, and global vision.     We are here to spark innovation that empowers future generations. From Hong Kong’s largest R&D base, entrepreneurs and companies can flourish in our four future-ready focus areas, namely AI & Robotics, Data & Smart City, Biomedical Technology, and Fintech. A launchpad for international ambitions, our innovation hive offers programmes for incubating great ideas and commercialising technologies.     Wherever they are in their journey, every tech talent can find a place to shine at our innovation campuses. From our key locations at the Hong Kong Science Park, the fintech-driven InnoCentre, the three modern IINNOPARKs in Tai Po, Tseung Kwan O and Yuen Long, and the Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation & Technology Park, we are re-imagining a future that is better, brighter, and smarter. 

At Hukm LaunchPad, we know the challenges founders face because we’ve been in their shoes. That’s why we created an accelerator program designed to give start-ups the advantage they need to succeed in a competitive landscape. From tools and mentorship to investor access and networking, we help founders build, scale, and thrive—faster and smarter. Why Choose Hukm LaunchPad? With our program, start-ups develop a clear path to success by launching 6x faster and gaining the resources needed to ensure sustainable growth. We don’t just support start-ups; we set them up to win. What We Offer: Tech Expertise: Our hands-on support includes developing your MVP, website, branding, pitch deck, and social media content, so you’re ready to hit the ground running. Actionable Workshops: Learn from world-class industry experts in six workshops packed with strategies you can apply to your business immediately. 1:1 Mentorship: Get paired with experienced mentors who provide proven insights and personalised guidance to help you navigate challenges. Strategic Networking: We’ll help you grow your ecosystem, connecting you with a network that opens doors to wealth and opportunity. Investor Connections: Gain exclusive access to Pitch Day, where you’ll present your start-up directly to a panel of capital-ready investors. 137,000 start-ups launch every day—but 90% of them fail. At Hukm LaunchPad, we help you be the 10% that succeed. By combining expert guidance, cutting-edge resources, and a robust support system, we’re your partner in turning great ideas into thriving businesses. Whether you’re refining your idea, building your product, or scaling your business, we’re here to accelerate your success. Let’s build something remarkable—together. Ready to launch? Connect with us to learn more!

A2D is Southeast Asias fastest growing startup investing platform where investors meet tomorrows game changing startups. Our mission is – to be the regions leading early-stage startup investing platform and angel syndicate, dedicated to: • Accelerating the growth of promising startups • Building innovative businesses • Capitalizing on new opportunities • Democratizing access to the exclusive world of venture capital Our streamlined and full-digitalized platform offers ease of access to opportunities all across Southeast Asia. Our dynamic team of ex-operators, angel investors, investment managers, and corporate leaders collaborate closely with portfolio companies, providing not just funding but strategic guidance and hyper-local network access. Diversity is at the heart of what we do. We are committed to creating an inclusive ecosystem where everyone, regardless of background, has an equal chance to succeed. We empower entrepreneurs and investors to come together, fostering collaboration and innovation. Join us in shaping a future where boundaries to success simply do not exist.

Func Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm that invests in technology companies across South-East Asia and Australia. We match capital with our early access to repeat founders and the vibrant startup communities we have built up over the past 20+ years working across APAC. The future we believe is moving beyond SaaS to platforms-as-a-service and API driven, augmented by IoT. These new technologies will underpin the leading digital businesses and be the building blocks of our increasingly automated future. We are industry agnostic, with our current portfolio consisting of embedded finance, impact tech, and modern city platforms.