About

What We Do

For US-based startups, identifying and accessing strategic partners in Asia can sometimes seem like a daunting challenge. With TransLink Capital’s support, guidance, and relationships with the most significant companies in Asia, our portfolio companies can develop the necessary long-term partnerships to transform their businesses and expand in Asia and beyond.

Unique Team DNA

Our team blends deep investment and business development experience across both the US and Asia, enabling us to provide entrepreneurs with the unique insights and guidance they need to succeed with Asian partners. Our team members’ experience includes leading US corporate venture capital operations for major Asian technology companies such as Foxconn, Hikari Tsushin, Samsung, Softbank, and UMC.

Established Corporate Relationships

Our team has long-standing relationships with over 20 of the most significant Asian technology, Internet, electronic manufacturing services, and telecommunications services corporations in Greater China, Japan, and South Korea. These companies have invested in the TransLink Capital funds and have co-invested with us in our portfolio companies.

Long-lasting Relationships

Our engagement with portfolio companies goes far beyond our capital investment. We work directly with our portfolio companies to provide the crucial links necessary to establish meaningful Asian business relationships. Additionally, through our local venture partners based in Greater China, Japan and South Korea, we provide the necessary resources to sustain and enhance valuable business partnerships.

Investment Type

TransLink Capital invests in seed, early, and expansion stage U.S. based technology startups that can benefit from our Asian value-add: our primary focus is on Series A, but we also selectively invest in seed and later stage startups.

LEADING TECHNOLOGY
COMPANIES IN ASIA

BEST OF BREED
TECHNOLOGY START-UPS

Partnering with TransLink

Entrepreneurs who partner with TransLink Capital benefit from far more than just capital. We have a track record of helping our portfolio companies succeed in the following areas:

Developing Strategic Partnerships

We facilitate connections between US-based startups and appropriate strategic partners in Asia. Choosing the right partners can be challenging, but with TransLink Capital’s guidance, many of our portfolio companies were able to develop successfully their current distribution and manufacturing partnerships.

Reaching Asian Customers

Expanding into Asia can seem like a formidable task to those who lack an understanding of the market, yet there is a strong appetite for new technology adoption in Asia that can yield great rewards to US-based startups. With our in-depth understanding of Asian market, we are well-positioned to advise our portfolio companies on the best strategies for reaching Asian customers.

Opening the Doors to Strategic Funding

Thanks to our corporate venture backgrounds, we understand how strategic partnerships and funding can help improve our portfolio companies’ chances of success. When appropriate, we facilitate funding opportunities between our portfolio companies and Asian strategic partners.