Top 5 Life Science Startup Investors in Taiwan (October 2026)

WI Harper Group is a venture capital firm that focuses on early and early expansion investments in Mainland China, Taiwan and Silicon Valley.It was founded in 1993. Made 300+ investments with 80+ exits. Manages 9 funds and over $1B in capital through 19 dedicated investment professionals located in Beijing, Taipei and San Francisco.Thefirm's focus is technology, clean technology and healthcare. Its track record includes

Investment focus

Industry: Software, Health Care, Biotechnology
Stage:Series A, Seed, Series B
Geography: United States, Taiwan, China

Investor stats

Total investments: 162
Round size: Seed $1.4M–$5M; Series A $2M–$15M; Series B $6M–$41M
Lead/follow: 22% lead, 78% follow
Last fund: May invest from a new fund soon — raised $174M in 2016

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Xsensio — Xsensio develops the unique Lab-on-Skin™ sensing platform to sense in real-time biochemical information at the surface of the skin, providing unprecedented real-time information about our health and wellness, in a simple and non-invasive way.The Xsensio Lab-on-Skin™ sensing chip relies on a unique, highly-miniaturized sensing platform developedat the Nanolab of the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology. By leveraging semiconductor properties, our sensing platform unleashes a whole new set of possibilities in continuous health monitoring.
AdMaster — AdMaster (AdMaster精硕科技) is focused on domestic advertising, and is a third party provider of solutions for marketing massive data in China. It is also the key domestic independent third party of massive data management platform at present. AdMaster aims at helping advertisers to realize the monitoring and optimization of digital marketing effect aswell as improving the overall marketing ROI by technology-driven massive data perception research. AdMaster has a server cluster which processes more than 200 billion data and iterates more than 100 types of data models every month. The main research and service areas include digital marketing effect monitoring and researche, valuation and management of social media marketing effect, analysis and management of social big data, and more.
R+W — R+W is a global agency & startup incubator based in Hong Kong, Taipei, New York and Washington DC.

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The Entrepreneurs Fund is a not-for-profit initiative launched by Alibaba Group in 2015 to help entrepreneurs and young graduates realize their dreams and vision. Two separate funds have been set up in Hong Kong and Taiwan respectively to support specific programs in each place.

Investment focus

Industry: Software, E-Commerce, Artificial Intelligence
Stage:Series A, Seed, Series B
Geography: Hong Kong, Taiwan, United States

Investor stats

Total investments: 81
Round size: Seed $510k–$8M; Series A $2M–$15M; Series B $7M–$150M
Lead/follow: 44% lead, 56% follow
Last fund: May invest from a new fund soon — raised $130M in 2015

Portfolio highlights

Tiiny AI — Tiiny AI offers a ready-to-use open-source ecosystem with one-click installation for models.
Vpon Holdings — Vpon Holdings is an AI big data analysis and advertising company.
Ziwu Technology — Ziwu Technology offers the conversion of bio-based waste into sustainable new materials and provides environmentally friendly solutions.

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PT Lippo Karawaci Tbk ("Lippo Karawaci") was founded on a vision to impact lives through the development of well-planned sustainable independent townships within green environments and first class physical and social infrastructure. Over more than a decade, the Company has proven itself to be a highly trusted property developer with amost recognisable brand name. It is the owner of the largest diversified landbank and a leader in pioneering projects in strategic locations throughout Indonesia. Through a merger of 8 property related companies in 2004 the Company has expanded its business portfolio to encompass urban development, large scale integrated developments, retail malls, healthcare, hotels and leisure, as well as a fee-based income portfolio.Lippo Karawaci is now the largest listed property company in Indonesia by market capitalisation, assets and revenue, with a unique and integrated business model. It operates Indonesia’s premier private hospital group, the only one achieving world class standards, and is an undisputed retail property industry leader.

Investment focus

Industry: Internet, E-Commerce, FinTech
Stage:Seed, Series A
Geography: United States, Singapore, China

Investor stats

Total investments: 12
Round size: Seed $3.3M–$4.8M; Series A $7M–$10M
Lead/follow: 50% lead, 50% follow

Portfolio highlights

Fairbanc — Fairbanc is a scalable, AI-powered mobile loan and payments platform for emerging market small-medium enterprises (SMEs) that requires no collateral or credit history.The company's AI-powered platform can read digital footprints such as transaction history with large suppliers, and data on the mobile phone to grant instant digital creditline that SMEs can use to purchase inventories from our selected suppliers. Fairbanc's proven gender-intelligent ecosystem for loans and payments can be used in many vertical markets, eliminating the shortcomings of cash. Retail shop-owners can boost sales up to 20%, eliminate cash shortages, enjoy an easier payments regimen, and develop a credit history; suppliers receive more consistent order cycles, more instant payments upon delivery, and SKU sales expansion.
MoolahGo — Singapore's MAS-licensed cross-border payment platform. Wholesale FX rates, 40+ currencies, full ASEAN coverage. Trusted by 1,000+ businesses and institutions.
Prenetics — CircleDNA is an at-home, non-invasive DNA test providing health insights across 500+ reports based on your unique genetic blueprint.

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VENTURE+ is the next generation venture capital bringing founders not only MONEY but also STRATEGIC VALUES. The company invests in early-stage companies and helps them with growth strategy and critical resources. With solid track records and hands-on experiences, VENTURE+ often plays a co-founding partner role providing more doing than talking. Weare thrilled and good at helping startups make an impact on the world.

Investment focus

Industry: SaaS, Software, Rental
Stage:Series A, Seed, Venture - Series Unknown
Geography: Taiwan

Investor stats

Total investments: 8
Lead/follow: 13% lead, 87% follow

Portfolio highlights

NUEIP — NUEIP focuses on creating smart databases, data visualization, and customized charts to enhance business operations efficiency.
25sprout — 25sprout is a digital creative consultancy that provides website development, SaaS, business automation, software and app design.
Yifang Life — Yifang Life offers services related to rental renovations, leasing, and management, including a tenant management rental plan for tenants.

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