MTR Lab

Overview

MTR Lab is a wholly owned subsidiary of MTR Corporation Limited, established to create strategic value through investments in technologies and innovative solutions that support the long-term growth of communities. The firm focuses on sectors such as mobility, smart city technology, sustainability, smart mobility, retail, property, fintech, and data services. By collaborating with like-minded partners, MTR Lab aims to co-create smarter, greener futures through investments, commercial solutions, and partnerships. The firm's investment strategy encompasses various stages, including seed, early stage, Series A, Series B, growth, and late stage, with investment sizes ranging from $1 million to $50 million. Geographically, MTR Lab concentrates on Hong Kong, Mainland China, Macau, Australia, Sweden, and the United Kingdom. Its portfolio spans industries like technology, smart city, sustainability, smart mobility, retail, property, fintech, and data services. MTR Lab's commitment to innovation is evident in its partnerships and initiatives. For instance, in June 2022, MTR Lab and Cyberport, Hong Kong's digital technology flagship, co-invested in logistics startup alfred24, aiming to revolutionize the e-commerce logistics landscape by reducing time, costs, and carbon emissions. Additionally, MTR Lab launched the 'Co+ Lab' initiative, a strategic platform that collaborates with partners to build carbon-neutral smart communities, aligning with Hong Kong's goal to achieve carbon neutrality before 2050. Through these efforts, MTR Lab demonstrates its dedication to fostering innovation and sustainability, contributing to the development of smarter, more sustainable urban environments.

Investment Focus

• Innovative technology solutions
• Alignment with MTR Lab's strategic sectors
• Potential for scalability and global impact

Portfolio Companies