Top 35 Retail Startup Investors in Hong Kong (July 2026)

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• IWG — IWG is a medical start-up that provides cloud-based solutions for medical resource shortages and work support tools.
• OrtCloud — OrtCloud provides specialized cloud infrastructure optimized for AI agents and workloads requiring deterministic, predictable performance.
• Sampingan — Sampingan is an Indonesian company that connects businesses through their platform with selected and trained freelancers for easily doable task-based jobs that provides agents with temporary work. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in Jakarta, Indonesia.

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• Collov Labs — Collov is a virtual interior design & shopping platform that offers interior design services stocked with shoppable goods from many brands.
• InsForge — Go from prompt to a production backend in minutes. Your coding agent builds the database, wires up auth, and runs it for you.
• Kitar — Kitar is a professional platform for mobile phone recycling and resale, focused on making technology more sustainable and affordable by extending the lifecycle of devices through responsible collection, refurbishment, and redistribution, while also reducing electronic waste and providing consumers with access to high-quality, cost-effectivesmartphones.

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• Hongde New Materials — Hongde New Materials produces thermoplastic composite materials with fiber reinforcement. It offers energy storage and auxiliary components for solar and automobile power and steering systems.
• Qingyu Technology — Qingyu Technology is a software development service company specializing in the research, development, and sales of intelligent robots.
• LightDimension Unbounded — LightDimension Unbounded is a manufacturer of smart sports consumer devices.

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• Tenfold — Tenfold connects systems of engagement and customer data to enable contextual continuous conversations. Get a free demo today.
• Shapeways — Shapeways is the #1 online 3D printing service company. Working with over a million customers since 2007 - Get 3D products and parts delivered to over 100 countries.
• Matik — Remove the data bottleneck & pull numbers, tables, and charts directly into decks and PDFs

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• Grana — GRANA is a direct-to-consumer online fashion brand designing wardrobe essentials in-house, using the finest fabrics from around the world, available at honest prices.Strategically headquartered in Hong Kong, GRANA was founded by Luke Grana and Pieter Paul Wittgen in October 2014. GRANA ships globally to over 65 countries within 1-2 days.Countries include Australia, United States, Singapore, Hong Kong, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, New Zealand, Spain and United Kingdom.

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• Yuantiku — Yuantiku is a Chinese online education product launched by Beijing Fenbi Lantian Technology Company Ltd.Yuantiku has launched material for the National College Entrance Exam, administrative aptitude tests, essay tests for civil servants, entrance exams for postgraduates, first-level constructor exams, law counselor of enterprises exams, junioraccountant exams, securities qualification exams, and more.Yuantiku is an exercise database that provides authoritative contents of previous years' examinations for students. Based on the knowledge level of students, it can also provide tailored exercises to improve their efficiency. It offers computer-based exercises as well as smartphone-based exercises.
• Bivision — Biovision Pharma is a biomedical enterprise focusing on the research and development of targeted radiopharmaceuticals (TRT) integrated with visual diagnosis and treatment.
• Xingxing Charging — Xingxing Charging provides safe and intelligent charging services.

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• ImageDT — ImageDT is a Enterprise services company.
• Snowplus — SNOWPLUS is an e-cigarette brand that provides users with e-cigarette products through a combination of online and offline sales models. The products are available in 12 different types of flavors. The products use TrueFeel honeycomb ceramic atomization technology and Aeroflow intake. Technology; In addition to reference to the existing food-gradestandards in China, Xuejia has also passed a number of third-party certifications in terms of safety. The core components such as atomizing core and cigarette holder comply with the highest medical safety standards of the FDA and the European Union.
• Futuring Robot — Futuring Robot is a developer of dual-arm home service robots focusing on C-end home scenarios.

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• Numan — Convenient care, tailored to you. Offering treatments for weight loss, diagnostics, erectile dysfunction, hair loss, and more.
• Baskit — baskit | Empowering wholesalers and distributors with the world's first cloud-native all-in-one app
• TRIVER — Triver develops online and digital tools to assist and support various financial services. It is based in London, England.

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• Hegea Bio — Hygieia Pharmaceuticals_MVIP_DDP_NSDP Hygieia Pharmaceuticals is committed to building a delivery technology platform and drug development of siRNA.
• Hengyu Medical — Hengyu Medical is a medical device firm focused on R&D and production of IVUS and optical coherence tomography, and catheter equipment.
• Tokyo Lifestyle — Tokyo Lifestyle is a import and retail of Japanese beauty and cosmetic products and operates live e-commerce business.

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• ZumVet — ZumVet provides access to affordable and convenient veterinary care through video calls and medication delivery. They are passionate about animals and want them to get the best possible care by offering video consults, referrals, home visits, and emergency services. It was incorporated in 2019 and is based in Singapore.
• Retykle — Buy & sell new and second hand designer children's clothing at up to 90% off. Shop today for great discounts on clothes, shoes and accessories from over 2000+ of the best baby and kids brands
• Alchemy Foodtech — Want to reduce sugar in your drinks or bakes, or offer healthier carbs to your customers but don't know how? Alchemy Fibre and SweetFibre solutions are here to help.

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• Retykle — Buy & sell new and second hand designer children's clothing at up to 90% off. Shop today for great discounts on clothes, shoes and accessories from over 2000+ of the best baby and kids brands
• Uncommon — Uncommon is about providing with that juicy, tender, and delicious meat they love but without harming their health, planet, and animals. Using state-of-the-art cell culture techniques, a small sample of cells from an animal will be expanded by feeding these cells a rich and animal-free growth media. When these cells have grown we can then usedifferent methods in order to form the desired meat product. Their technologies focus on the end-to-end solution and innovating in bioprocess engineering, biomaterials, and in-process monitoring.HigherSteaks was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in London, England, United Kingdom.

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• Markato — On Your Marks is a leading brand builder and distributor for top health, beauty and wellness brands in Asia.
• SleekFlow — SleekFlow makes customer messaging apps such as WhatsApp and Facebook connected to one platform for teams to better support and engage customers.
• Yeti Confetti Kids — Yeti Confetti Kids is the ultimate educational app that sparks creativity, learning, and endless fun for young minds. Sign up for an invite and get early access.

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• chnnl — Optimise your employee wellbeing strategy with chnnl. Centralised resource management, track psychosocial risks and team psychological wellbeing measurement.
• Vessev — Vessev is a maritime trasportantion company that offers hydrofoiling electric vessels for travelling through water.
• Curve Biosciences — Whole-Body Intelligence to resolve chronic diseases.

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• RheoFit — RheoFit is a wellness technology firm offering AI-powered smart massagers for muscle recovery and full-body relaxation.

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• zypl.ai — We help financial institutions, government entities make more accurate decisions
• AwanTunai — AwanTunai seek to reinforce Indonesian needs and productivity by providing digital loan for a better financial freedom and capability to micro-entrepreneurs
• IMAN — One-stop shop for Halal investing

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• ofo — Ofo is a “station-free” bike-sharing platform operated via an online mobile application. It is committed to providing the best short distance transportation solution, solving the “last mile” transportation problem by turning the last mile into a green, low-emission trip. To date, ofo has connected more than 10 million bikes to over 200 millionusers in more than 20 countries: Australia, Austria, China, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Portugal, Russia, Singapore, Spain, Thailand, the Netherlands, the UK, and the US. The platform generates more than 32 million daily transactions and has provided global users in 250+ cities with over 6 billion efficient, convenient, green rides.The ofo platform is easy to use. After downloading the ofo mobile phone app (iOS/Android), users may scan the QR code or enter the plate number displayed on each bike to receive a passcode and unlock it. Its bike-sharing system requires no docking stations, providing significant flexibility for users to find and return bikes anywhere, anytime. Once they reach their destination, the user may park the bike anywhere that is legitimate, convenient, and easy for the next user to access. But ofo does more than help commuters and travelers access bikes for getting around their cities. As a partner of the UN Development Programme, they are focused on achieving Global Sustainability Goals and promoting green and healthy living, and they have also launched a partnership with Rihanna's Clara Lionel Foundation to provide bikes and scholarships for schoolgirls in Malawi.
• Flexport — Cut costs, automate workflows, reliably move goods, go carbon-neutral, and improve your supply chain from end to end. It all starts here.
• Karrot Market — Karrot is the largest local community marketplace to buy, sell and trade new and used home decor, furniture, fashion and more. Join our growing community of over 10 million verified users!

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• FitFeast — FitFeast makes tasty protein-rich snacks like Peanut Butters, Protein Chips, Protein Bars, and Protein Shakes. Lab-Tested and Trusted by FDA.
• MeMeraki — MeMeraki is India first culture-tech platform using technology to empower the artisan creator economy and shopping and retail and fashion.
• Gully Labs — Gully Labs is a homegrown sneaker design house, specializing in hand-lasted sneakers that blend Indian cultural motifs with contemporary design. The brand releases new collections every 60 days, often drawing inspiration from Indian traditions, festivals, and regional art forms. Gully Labs positions itself as a response to both the lack ofauthentic Indian representation in mainstream sneaker culture and the prevalence of imitation products in the market, aiming to celebrate original Indian stories and craftsmanship

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• Aha Global — Aha is a one-stop influencer marketing platform designed to deliver results-driven campaigns. We empower brands to reach a global audience by connecting them with talented content creators. Aha is designed to become advertiser's most reliable partner in the digital marketing landscape, regardless of the scale or history of your business, Ahais creating a level playing field where all advertisers can thrive in the era of AI and data-driven marketing.Aha's mission is to foster an ecosystem where brands and creators thrive together, creating transparent and effective content marketing solutions.
• Goodeep — Goodeep is a autonomous intelligent technology company that develops enterprise-level intelligent agents.
• Shenzhen Entropy Technology — Shenzhen Entropy Technology is a robotics company that offers flying robotic butlers for home spaces.

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• Nitra — Nitra offers expense management software that integrates with the banks to provide innovative loan products.
• Unconventional AI — Unconventional AI is rethinking the foundations of compute to bring biology-scale energy efficiency to AI.
• Exponent Financial — Exponent Financial is a financial platform designed for franchise owners and multi-location enterprises.

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• Oddup — Trade on real-world outcomes with our unique Yes/No/Maybe model. Crypto, FX, indices, commodities, and more.
• Wingz — Book a driver for a ride. Drivers are background checked. Wingz, the smarter & safer transportation service
• Floship — Streamline your eCommerce logistics with Floship. Fast shipping, global network, and advanced fulfillment tech.

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• Truth & Hair — Truth & Hair is an e-commerce platform offering natural, organic, and plant-based hair care products from various global brands.
• MeMeraki — MeMeraki is India first culture-tech platform using technology to empower the artisan creator economy and shopping and retail and fashion.
• The Binge Town — The Binge Town is an entertainment venue company that offers theater bookings, event hosting, and customized celebration services.

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• Artociti — Artociti is an Indian e-commerce company specializing in premium handmade wall art, sculptures, and home decor.
• MeMeraki — MeMeraki is India first culture-tech platform using technology to empower the artisan creator economy and shopping and retail and fashion.
• Bonkers Corner — It’s right there, in the name. It’s the kinda crazy that makes you feel comfortable. Based in Mumbai, Bonkers Corner is a home-grown online brand that serves as your exclusive source of streetwear fashion solely made in India. Our signature aesthetic stems from the dire need to stand out from the rest. Crazy balanced by comfort & chic. Ourbrand ultimately forces you to be your best-dressed version while being able to do so at the most affordable prices. Staying offbeat, reinventing your style as your heart’s desire is now right at your fingertips.Deriving inspiration from varied genres of art, music, movies, gaming, pop culture, and more, Bonkers Corner now serves as the epitome of fashion, culture, and lifestyle, by playing host to the widest array of merchandise, of various interpretations. Commenced with a vision of manufacturing streetwear worth every penny, the brand offers an extensive assortment of oversized tees, joggers, sweatshirts & hoodies, Co-Ord Sets and so much more to both men and women, often coming out with unisex collections as well. We also have our latest Pop Culture Collection from Disney™ and Marvel™. Launching a new collection every other month is our way of keeping our customers entertained, excited, and on their feet. The anticipation of new prints, and new styles keeps the monotony at bay.Starting in 2020, the brand benefited greatly, when e-commerce businesses were skyrocketing. Having an online store was therefore not only necessary but also inevitable. Straight after its onset, the brand initiated a crowd favorite trend- The Oversized Tee, making it mainstream, creating popular demand, and as a result, it was adopted by various other brands in recent times.Known for its complete convenience under one roof, the brand’s online portal is an experience in itself. Consumers can view their favorite collections, search for a specific piece, at great convenience using the user-friendly interface. Comprehensive size charts, detailed product information, and high-resolution images add value to our consumers’ buying decisions.Bonkers Corner makes you believe that ordinary was never a choice. Eccentricity at its core, everything our brand offers is unique, and never done before. The world is your ramp, and every day can be different. Be true to your style & look effortless while doing so. Crazy never knew no limits.

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• SoundAI — Sound Technology is a science and technology innovation company that specializes in acoustics frontier technology and artificial intelligence interaction. It is committed to lead the more interactive experience of artificial intelligence in the real environment and realize the human-computer interaction vision that "listen to you and know whatyou think".
• Methuselah — Methuselah is a research and development manufacturer of medical nutritional food.
• Chuguang 3D — Chuguang 3D is a optical micro-nano 3D sensor technology platform that focuses on research and development, and manufacturing of micro-nano-level optical three-dimensional sensing and measurement and testing instruments.

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• Mila Cares — Mila is the best smart air purifier for home use. Award-winning design, quieter performance, and powerful clean air for every room.
• Yassir — Access on-demand daily services like ride-hailing, food and grocery delivery, and payments with Yassir, your super app.
• Truck It In — is a platform tech company focused on simplifying road freight for 3.3M+ businesses in Pakistan to unlock 1 Billion dollars in resource potential

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• Retykle — Buy & sell new and second hand designer children's clothing at up to 90% off. Shop today for great discounts on clothes, shoes and accessories from over 2000+ of the best baby and kids brands
• Green Monday — Green Monday Holdings is a manufacturer of plant-based pork substitute products and frozen meals and an operator of a chain of vegetarian-focused retail outlets and cafes.

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• Flextock — Discover efficient order fulfilment with Flextock. We streamline your inventory, orders, and shipping, ensuring accuracy and cost-effectiveness.
• MindOn — MindOn is a robotics company that develops artificial intelligence software and algorithms to create humanoid robots.
• Westlake Lingxi — Westlake Lingxi develops brain-computer interface technologies, including neuro-prosthetic systems and neural decoding solutions, to support rehabilitation for people with language and movement disorders.

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• ZhenHub — Add Your Tooltip Text Here
• SHIPNEXT — SHIPNEXT is a blockchain-driven Digital Shipping Platform. It uses Natural language processing, machine learning, Linear programing, AI and Big Data analysis for instant and to generate the best Shipping and Transport solutions. SHIPNEXT is patented solution, that uses unique algorithms, as well as data and real-time information from over 85data-bases for instant Cargo-to-Ship matching and integration in door-to-door delivery. Each day SHIPNEXT continues to expand and improve through interconnectivity and interoperatibility with Shipping companies, Ports & Terminals, Exporters & Importers, Digital Solution providers, Banking platforms, and transport related infrastructure. While being automated, SHIPNEXT can literally provide thousand freight quotes for a thousand requests each minute. This allows integration of SHIPNEXT in any trade or supply chain, for further digitalization and increased efficiency.
• Bookairfreight — Save more than 20% on international door-to-door shipping. We're a one-stop freight solution for SMEs, ecommerce, and Amazon Merchants. Get a quote now!

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• Razorpay — Online Payments India: Start Accepting Payments Instantly with Razorpay's Payment Suite, which Supports Netbanking, Credit Card & Debit Cards, UPI etc.
• Matillion — Enterprise level data integration tools built for the cloud. Harness your data into transformative business insights. Your data is your competitive edge.
• Ricursive Intelligence — We develop frontier AI methods to reinvent chip development, collapsing traditional design timelines, closing the loop between AI and the hardware that fuels it, and enabling a Cambrian explosion of custom silicon.

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• slowe — slowe is co-creating a sustainable future economy with our community of 10,000 impact businesses & 10 million conscious consumers by transformation. slowe is following the UNSDG Goal #12 - Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns. For consumers, we are part of the goal (Target #12.8) of "By 2030, ensure that people everywherehave the relevant information and awareness for sustainable development and lifestyles in harmony with nature". For the business side, slowe "Encourage companies, especially large and transnational companies, to adopt sustainable practices and to integrate sustainability information into their reporting cycle (Target #12.6).Our community app is the gateway to change by making a transformation to a sustainable life easy. In our community, you will discover slowe business in your neighbourhood, creative inspiration for sustainable living, passionate advocates and muses on the journey of transformation with you. With everyday small changes, like buying coffee from a shop sourcing Fair Trade coffee or shopping at "one-for-one" shoe retailers, it could result in great impact in future. With slowe index, you could easily sort out which business fit your values before making consumption. Add stamp after purchase to create your own conscious spending passport. Each step you take move the wheel of our virtuous cycle.Our community app is also a theatre for impact business to shine. By joining our community to embrace slowe value, we provide super easy-to-use yet powerful, affordable yet effective tools for targeted marketing and consumer relationship management. United, we are stronger. slowe encourage businesses to exchange resources and collaborate on our platform to better serve consumers.slowe is playing the infinite game because we should preserve our planet for generations to come. We hope to change the world bit by bit, person after person, community after community, and unite everyone to blossom and thrive in our far future.Support us by downloading our Community App today to join the consumer revolution.

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• GravityXR — GravityXR is an XR chip developer and a terminal equipment manufacturer serving the XR (AR/VR/MR) field, providing chip platforms for virtual reality, augmented reality and mixed reality as well as supporting hardware solutions, including platforms A complete set of technical services including software and technology suites includingapplication interfaces, key component selection, product prototype development support, etc.
• XYZ Robotics — XYZ Robotics develops AI-enabled robotic perception and manipulation technology for logistics and manufacturing automation. The company develops autonomous robotic solutions for put wall sorting and goods-to-person picking. Its robot sorts unorganized, random warehouse goods into groups of customer orders. The solution embodies its strength in deeplearning and robotics.
• Danke Apartment — Danke Apartment (蛋壳公寓) is a leading internet enabled apartment management startup in China. Founded in Jan 2015, Danke is managing over 320K apartment units in Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Hangzhou, etc

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• 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.
• Rice Robotics Limited — The friendliest robot at your service.

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• Laani — Laani is a personal care brand.
• Legistify — Legistify offers AI-powered legal operations software to streamline workflows, manage contracts, track legal cases and improve productivity for enterprise legal teams
• Equal AI — Equal Identity operates as an ID-sharing platform.

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• Aggregion — Any scenarios for data collaboration in a secure and trusted environment: Building and running ML models, Customer data management and communications, Business partnerships and ecosystems
• 247tickets — 247tickets is a one-stop-shop for tickets to the best events, movies, experiences and trips in China and around SE Asia.With offices in Shanghai, Shenzhen & Beijing, 247tickets aims to present customers with endless options of events, experiences, trips, tours and movies, with personalised recommendations, all the best deals and the bestcustomer service and concierge agents in the business. Tickets can be booked on their easy to use mobile/desktop website, via a WeChat concierge service or via distribution partners, including websites such as TimeOut China and City Weekend Shanghai.With an emphasis on the best in entertainment and experiences, 247tickets have sold tickets to tens of thousands of plays, sports events, musicals, tours, movies, trips and more. In 2017 they acquired the trip and experience provider Travelers Society, stating their intent to join the high growth markets of inbound and outbound tourism in China.
• Hippo & Crate Ltd — Hippo&Crate is a subscription-based D2C oral care brand fast becoming a world-class lifestyle brand for personal care CPGs.  Think of us as the DollarShaveClub of the U.S. whom got acquired by Unilever for a cool US$1B with MUJI aesthetics.We are in the early innings of a generational oral care upgrade in China and riding on the megaconsumption upgrade trend that is taking the entire continent by storm. Our purpose is to allow our customers to look and feel good, and that's why we went to great length to make really high quality, beautiful oral care products with better ingredients for them.Our model is relatively simple, vertically integrated, digital native disrupting the major players like P&G, Unilever by cutting off the retailers and selling to the consumers direct. We do this by building up a fanatical fan base with word of mouth tactics. These behemoths do not have relationship with their customers and overly depend on broadcast advertising, this is where we come in.Brushing is the new Sexy!

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• HEXAI — Hexai is a technology startup focused on AI driven global e-commerce company By leveraging artificial intelligence and big data, we enable highly efficient and precise management on the world’s largest e-commerce platform, Amazon. In early 2025, we received strategic investment from a publicly listed company, marking the beginning of our rapidexpansion. While our products were initially sold mainly in the U.S., we are now actively expanding into the U.K., Germany, France, Canada, and other markets.Through algorithmic decision-making and AI technologies, Hexai significantly improves sales efficiency and reduces operational risk, allowing a lean team to manage a vast product portfolio with precision. Our AI system dynamically analyzes market trends, enabling optimal pricing strategies, targeted advertising with higher ROAS, and smarter supply chain and inventory management to keep products highly competitive.Our vision is to build a future where AI and human teams operate e-commerce together. We aim to break traditional boundaries with innovative technologies, making cross-border commerce smarter and more efficient while continuously expanding into new markets. If you are passionate about AI, e-commerce, data analytics, or supply chain management, we welcome you to join us and shape the future of AI-powered commerce.Milestones • Dec 2021 Annual revenue surpassed USD$3 million for the first time and has continued to grow since • Nov 2022 Our technical team secured investment from 500 Global (USA) and launched Ailumia • Jan 2025 Received strategic investment from public company Collins Co Ltd., entering a high-growth phase

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• RheoFit — RheoFit is a wellness technology firm offering AI-powered smart massagers for muscle recovery and full-body relaxation.
• Lanestar — Lanestar is a company specializing in "outdoor intelligent cooling technology."
• XTEINK — XTEINK is an e-ink screen that magnetically attaches to the back of your phone.