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Chengxin Venture Capital Group
Established in 1990, with offices in Silicon Valley, Taiwan, and China, Chengxin Venture Capital Group manages eight venture capital funds representing over US$180 million of capital.   Focusing on the high-tech and biotech industries, Chengxin's investments primarily include energy electronics, optoelectronics, communications, information technology, software, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, bioinformatics, healthcare services, and agricultural biotechnology.   In addition to providing capital, Chengxin assists its portfolio companies in developing corporate strategy, bridging strategic alliances, and recruiting key management personnel.   For more information on the fund, please check www.chengxin.com.tw


United Investments
Started in 2000, with offices in Silicon Valley and Taiwan, United Investments focuses on investments in the information technology and communication industries.   Led by experienced executives from major international investment banks and industry operating companies, United Investments works primarily with start-up companies in their second- or third-round of financing, providing them with a combination of capital, financial, and management resources.   For more information, please check www.venture.ui.com.tw

Top Taiwan Venture Capital Corporation (TTVC)
Top Taiwan Venture Capital (TTVC) is a private equity venture capital firm located in Taiwan.   Led by a professional team of former entrepreneurs, senior executives from major technology corporations, and leaders from the investment banking community, TTVC manages three funds worth US$130 million.   Investments are divided equally among early-stage, expansion-stage, and late-stage opportunities in the information technology sector.   Over the past 5 years, TTVC has created a portfolio of over 50 hghi-tech companies located mainly in Taiwan, Israel, and the United States.