Ideate Investments

Venture Capital Shanghai, Shanghai, China ·Founded 2014

Overview

Ideate Investments is a venture capital firm that focuses on supporting visionary entrepreneurs in the consumer and advanced manufacturing sectors. The firm provides financial investment, resource allocation, and technological support to foster long-term social and commercial value in startups. It also operates Lab-II, a corporate innovation service platform that facilitates co-creation and resource integration between industry leaders and emerging businesses. Founded in 2015, Ideate Investments is headquartered in Shanghai, China. The firm is led by Horace Cheng, who has 15 years of experience in TMT and growth equity investment. Prior to founding Ideate Investments, Cheng founded and served as Executive Director of TLC China, representing brands such as Coca-Cola, Mercedes Benz, Jeep®, Hershey’s, and ABInbev in directing their China brand licensing strategies. Ideate Investments' investment philosophy emphasizes long-term value creation and co-creation with entrepreneurs. The firm conducts in-depth industry and market research before investing and ensures alignment of values and expectations with founders. Post-investment, Ideate Investments provides ongoing support, including funding, resources, and technological assistance, to help startups grow into companies with significant social and commercial value. The firm also operates Lab-II, a corporate innovation service platform that connects industry leaders with emerging businesses to foster collaboration and innovation.

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Frequently asked questions about Ideate Investments

What sectors does Ideate Investments invest in?

Ideate Investments invests in Financial Services, Technology, Healthcare, Energy, Consumer Goods and Real Estate, and is based in Shanghai, Shanghai, China. Ideate Investments is listed as a venture capital in the ConnectSafely investor database.

What stage does Ideate Investments invest at?

Ideate Investments backs companies at Early Stage and Growth, writing cheques of 1M - 50M.

Which regions does Ideate Investments invest in?

Ideate Investments invests across United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, Hong Kong and Japan.

Who are the partners at Ideate Investments?

Team members listed for Ideate Investments include Horace Cheng (Founder and Managing Partner) and Krystal Cheng (VP).

How do I contact Ideate Investments?

Ideate Investments's contact details — including LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of its partners.

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