Insight Report2018 Cyberport Venture Capital Forum: What Are Investors Looking for in Tech Investments? Coresight Research November 23, 2018 Executive SummaryThe Coresight Research team attended the Cyberport Venture Capital Forum on November 8 in Hong Kong. The forum is an annual event hosted by Cyberport, Hong Kong’s digital-technology development zone under the initiative of the Hong Kong government, to connect investors with startups. Cyberport has been attracting substantial investments: In just six months (April to September 2018), Cyberport’s startups have raised over HK$3.89 billion (US$497 million) of investment funding. Chinese consumers are increasingly concerned about well-being, and it is believed that the economy will be driven by the well-being-related products or services. Startups able to develop core technologies and demonstrate breakthroughs can survive amid increasing competition. Grasping the essence of new technology to address the key pain points is crucial for startups to attract investors. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 24: Consumer Sentiment Improves: US vs. ChinaEconomic Confidence Climbs; Financial Optimism Turns Positive: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 23, 2025—InfographicAnalyst Corner: All Things Tech at Shoptalk Spring 2025 with John HarmonAI in Retail: What’s Now and What’s Next—Premium Subscriber Call, November 2025
