Bao-Y Van Cong
Partner @ Target Global
London, United Kingdom
Bao-Y Van Cong is a Series A investor at Target Global in London focused on E-Commerce and PaaS. Bao-Y Van Cong - Partner @ Target Global
- Total investments:
- 5
- Last investment:
- Lead investor:
- 80%
Last updated:
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Industries Bao-Y Van Cong invests in
Stages Bao-Y Van Cong invests in
Countries Bao-Y Van Cong invests in
Investment Focus
Industry
- E-Commerce 2 (40%)
- PaaS 1 (20%)
- SaaS 1 (20%)
- AgTech 1 (20%)
- Grocery 1 (20%)
Stage
- Series A 2 (40%)
- Series B 1 (20%)
- Series C 1 (20%)
Country
- Belgium 1 (20%)
- Germany 1 (20%)
- The Netherlands 1 (20%)
Investments
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Robovision
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Robovision serves as the adaptive engine and central platform for image-to-action AI solutions, allowing seamless AI integration into dynamic environments without the need for specialized AI expertise. It operates both in the cloud and on the edge, offering users a comprehensive control center for their AI vision technology. For customers,Robovision ensures the ability to centrally manage AI vision, significantly reduces downtime in critical automations, and facilitates global scalability of AI solutions. It also enables independence from third-party implementations for enhancements and maximizes the return on investment in AI technologies. | $42M / Series A / Mar 28, 2024 | |
Crisp
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Crisp is app-only supermarket for ultra-fresh food. The marketplace stocks >2000 products from more than 650 farmers, growers and makers and runs on proprietary software enabling zero-inventory and negative working capital. Order today, is delivered next day in a 1-hour timeslot. Launched in April 2018 in the Netherlands, backed by the largestseed funding in the Benelux in the last 3 years. In 2019 and 2020 Crisp raised follow-on rounds.Crisp is founded by Tom Peeters, Michiel Roodenburg and Eric Klaassen with the mission to make better quality food available to more people. | $38M / Series C / Nov 16, 2023 | |
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Crisp
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Crisp is app-only supermarket for ultra-fresh food. The marketplace stocks >2000 products from more than 650 farmers, growers and makers and runs on proprietary software enabling zero-inventory and negative working capital. Order today, is delivered next day in a 1-hour timeslot. Launched in April 2018 in the Netherlands, backed by the largestseed funding in the Benelux in the last 3 years. In 2019 and 2020 Crisp raised follow-on rounds.Crisp is founded by Tom Peeters, Michiel Roodenburg and Eric Klaassen with the mission to make better quality food available to more people. | $72.8M / Series C / Oct 11, 2022 | |
ablefy
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The elopage platform combines product creation, sales process, billing & dunning and access management in one software solution and offers numerous interfaces to external tools and automation options: Secure processing of payments, installments and subscriptions - Create online courses, organize webinars, sell event tickets, open member areasand much more - Automate payment processes, mailings, appointment scheduling and other processes - Connection of external software possible without any effort - Professional design of store, product and customer areas even without knowledge of web design - Personal training for our customers and experienced technical support and much more. With elopage, digital products are created and ready for sale in no time. | $37.6M / Series A / Aug 26, 2021 | |
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Crisp
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Crisp is app-only supermarket for ultra-fresh food. The marketplace stocks >2000 products from more than 650 farmers, growers and makers and runs on proprietary software enabling zero-inventory and negative working capital. Order today, is delivered next day in a 1-hour timeslot. Launched in April 2018 in the Netherlands, backed by the largestseed funding in the Benelux in the last 3 years. In 2019 and 2020 Crisp raised follow-on rounds.Crisp is founded by Tom Peeters, Michiel Roodenburg and Eric Klaassen with the mission to make better quality food available to more people. | $36.3M / Series B / Mar 02, 2021 |
Co-Investors
About Target Global
Target Global is a prominent European technology investment firm with a significant presence in the venture capital landscape, boasting over €3 billion in assets under management. The firm operates out of key tech hubs including London, Berlin, Tel Aviv, and Abu Dhabi, and has a rich portfolio featuring some of Europe's most successful techcompanies such as Revolut, Auto1, Copper, Delivery Hero, Docplanner, and Rapyd.Founding and GrowthTarget Global was established in 2015 by Shmuel Chafets and Yaron Valler, who brought a wealth of experience from their tenure at Hasso Plattner Ventures. Their professional partnership dates back 15 years to their time at Giza Venture Capital, a trailblazer in Israel's investment ecosystem, where they honed their investment acumen and industry foresight.Investment Philosophy and ImpactTarget Global stands out in the European tech industry for its diverse team and its ability to identify and capitalize on unique opportunities. The firm's knack for recognizing potential in the early stages of Germany's tech economy led to the emergence of several unicorns in the 2010s. As the European tech industry evolves, Target Global remains at the forefront, seeking out innovative companies like Robovision, Saleor, and Finom. These recent investments reflect the firm's commitment to supporting cutting-edge technology and business models.Fundraising SuccessesTarget Global's fundraising prowess is evident in its six investment funds, which have collectively raised significant capital. The funds range from Early Stage Funds, focusing on nascent startups, to Growth Funds that support more mature companies scaling their operations. The firm's co-investment strategy has led to over €1 billion in capital deployment across a diverse array of partnerships.Backing and AchievementsWith the backing of investors such as FERI, UBS, Allianz X, Mubadala, and Hermes GPE, Target Global has cemented its reputation as a trusted and successful investment firm. Its portfolio spans over 140 companies at various development stages, with a focus on those targeting trillion-dollar markets.Just a few of the many notable companies in the firm’s portfolio include:- Tarabut, MENA’s leading open banking platform, which was recently featured in Forbes Middle East’s list of Top 50 Fintech Companies.- Flo Health, an AI-driven women’s health product, which is the world’s top health and fitness app by downloads.- Robovision, an easy-to-use AI-driven computer vision platform for users to develop their own deep-learning-based solutions.- Enter, a German company that helps homeowners and businesses reduce their carbon footprint.Target Global's track record includes support for 15 unicorn companies, over 20 exits, and 7 IPOs, showcasing its ability to drive growth and success in the European tech ecosystem. The team, comprised of individuals with founder and operator backgrounds, continues to pursue exceptional opportunities to expand the firm's portfolio and influence.Target Global's journey from its inception to its current status as a key player in European venture capital is marked by strategic investments, a commitment to diversity, and a deep understanding of the tech industry's dynamics. With a clear vision for the future, Target Global is poised to continue its role in shaping the next wave of European tech giants.
Target Global Contacts
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Alex Frolov
CEO and General Partner
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Ricardo Schaefer
Partner
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Anke Hecht
VP of Finance
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Arthur Nafikov
VP Operations
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Bao-Y Van Cong
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FAQ
What does Bao-Y Van Cong invest in?
Bao-Y Van Cong invests primarily in E-Commerce, PaaS and SaaS startups, most often at Series A and Series B stage. Most of the 5 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in Belgium. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.
When did Bao-Y Van Cong last invest?
The most recent investment recorded for Bao-Y Van Cong closed in Mar 2024. Shizune tracks 5 investments in total for this profile, including round sizes, stages and portfolio companies, all sourced from confirmed public funding rounds and refreshed monthly.
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Yes — every stat on this profile is calculated from confirmed public funding rounds monitored across hundreds of sources since 2020. This profile was last refreshed in Aug 2026 and is updated monthly. Spotted something off? Use the “Suggest an edit” link near the top of the page.
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