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SparkLabs Taipei DemoDay 6: Show off 7 startups and fireside chat with Twitch co-founder to talk about the future of metaverse
On SparkLabs Taipei Demo Day 6, Twitch cofounder Kevin Lin, Bloomberg Taipei Bureau Chief Samson Ellis, Co-founder of Just Kitchen Jason Chen join to talk about the tech trend. 7 startups range from AI, remote learning, MarTech and e-commerce solutions, to virtual production technology.
The seven startup teams of this batch encompass a wide range of topics including AI, remote learning, MarTech and e-commerce solutions, virtual production technology, etc. These topics demonstrate the new norms of work and life gradually going online worldwide in the post-pandemic era, also unleashed the imagination of VR entertainment.
Edgar Chiu, Co-founder and Managing Partner of SparkLabs Taipei, said “It is the turbulence of the 2021 global market that accentuated the value that technology and innovation can bring. The next step is to gather more business resources, boost investments and expand our bases. Calling for the collaboration of enterprises with startups in central and southern Taiwan, we will lead more Taiwanese corporations and startups to accelerate their way into international markets.”
Edgar also shared that SparkLabs Taipei alumnus had gained stellar records in 2021. Influenxio, batch one alumnus, received a capital injection from DCM Ventures. ParseMe from batch two was acquired by Gemini Data, invested by Systex. Batch three alumnus Just Kitchen completed listing on multiple overseas stock exchanges. Batch four alumnus Kneron raised over US$ 100 million, and Pickupp closed a US$ 37 million Series B funding. Just recently, batch one alumnus FunNow has also fundraised US$ 15 million in Series B and has started to expand overseas with the support of international strategic investors.
Fireside Chat on the future of Metaverse, NFT, and the new dining experience in the post-covid era
On demo day 6, SparkLabs Taipei invited acclaimed guests to Fireside Chats to discuss trending technologies and share innovative insights with the audience. The first session welcomed Kevin Lin, Co-founder of Metatheory and Twitch and a pioneer in the technology entertainment sector, and Samson Ellis, Bloomberg Taipei Bureau Chief, to discuss the prospects of new economy in crypto, web3, and NFT games.
The following session was joined by Jason Chen, Co-Founder and CEO of Just Kitchen as well as a two-Michelin starred-chef, Richie Lin, Founder and CEO of MUME Hospitality Group; and Florence Dalia, Chef De Cuisine of L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon. Moderated by Jerry Chiu, the Chairman and CEO of Casual Restaurant Inc and a seasoned expert of catering business management. The speakers exchanged views on the next generation of dining experience and business opportunities presented in the post-pandemic era from the angles of fine dining restaurants and food tech platforms.
SparkLabs Taipei advance to Southern Taiwan
SparkLabs Taipei announced today that it will expand its team by establishing new bases in Southern Taiwan in 2022. Edgar Chiu stated, “We have been receiving inquiries about collaborations with startups from big corporations in Southern Taiwan. Recently, we have also discovered some outstanding startups with great potential of going global. To meet these demands, SparkLabs will soon be announcing new plans of expanding operations, which will be shared among media friends, startup teams, corporate executives and investors so that a more diverse and global startup ecosystem can be built together.”
SparkLabs Taipei Demo Day 6 startups:
AmazingTalker
AmazingTalker was founded in 2016 to build an immersive online learning platform and encourage language learning as well as facilitate online tutoring. AmazingTalker is currently the largest online tutoring marketplace in Taiwan and Hong Kong. Starting from 2022, AmazingTalker will actively expand its services in the American, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, French, and Spanish markets.
awoo
awoo provides e-commerce marketing solutions. By leveraging AI to build a customer intent detection model, e-commerce owners can stay on top of consumers’ preferences without relying on cookies or memberships. Currently, awoo serves over 12,000 corporate users, including international luxury brands, e-commerce platforms, and financial institutions, helping users double visitors’ time spent on site, tripling onsite conversation rate, and boosting organic SEO by 10%.
baby baby cool
baby baby cool is a high-end organic cotton baby clothing brand founded by a group of fashion designers. All its clothes are made using 3D clothing pattern design and the finest materials to ensure children have a healthy, comfortable, and fashionable experience.
dipp
dipp was built by graphic designers and software engineers to help drive eCommerce growth. Its features allow clients to rapidly create hundreds of marketing visuals with custom design files and ensure product images meet the requirements of different online stores. Currently, dipp's technology is adopted by hundreds of renowned international enterprises such as Rakuten, L'Oreal, and Pandora.
Glassbox Technology
Founded in Hollywood in 2016, Glassbox is dedicated to real-time virtual production technology. Glassbox harnesses the power of massive screens and cameras to build a “virtual studio” where content creators can create a stunning, dreamlike, immersive stage. By integrating software and hardware, Glassbox allows creators to streamline the production process for feature film, episodic TV, animation, games, and Virtual Reality experiences.
裝修佬 HKDECOMAN
HKDECOMAN is an O2O renovation platform that aims to address the complexity and lack of transparency of the traditional renovation industry. It provides standardized and transparent solutions for homeowners to confidently access construction materials, renovation services, and authentic furniture. Presently, HKDECOMAN is the largest online renovation business in Hong Kong and its three main products include a smart-matching service to help users find contractors, an online mall, and a renovation academy. It is headquartered in Hong Kong and is expected to enter the markets in Taiwan and Singapore this year.
InfinitiesSoft Solutions
InfinitiesSoft Solutions is a software provider founded in 2003 that specializes in designing and developing infrastructure for machine learning and deep learning. InfinitiesSoft’s clients come from the semiconductor, health, finance, and energy sector spanning across countries such as Japan, India, Malaysia, and South Africa. InfinitiesSoft is the only official Solution Advisor of NVIDIA in Taiwan.
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