AppWorks

AppWorks is rated 3 out of 5 in the category venture capital & private equity. Read and write reviews about AppWorks. Founded in 2009, AppWorks is a startup community built by founders, for founders. We are committed to fostering the next generation of entrepreneurs in Greater Southeast Asia (TW+SEA) and helping them facilitate the region’s transition into the digital era. Just as mobile completely transformed the status quo, we believe nascent technologies such as AI and blockchain will eventually redefine the global paradigm. As such, whether it’s mentorship, investment, or talent, AppWorks has established a one-stop shop for ambitious founders willing to bet against the consensus and drive a change they see in the world. As a VC, AppWorks has US$170 million under management, and is invested across 50 portfolio companies, including leading startups in GSEA like 91APP, KKday, ShopBack, Carousell, and iChef, while having produced 4 IPOs— Uber, NetPublishing, KuoBrothers, and MobiX. We close 10-15 deals a year, with ticket sizes primarily covering Series Seed, A, and B, and up to C, investing in GSEA founders building in AI and Blockchain. As an equity-free accelerator, AppWorks serves as the leading launchpad for entrepreneurs targeting Greater Southeast Asia. Every 6 months, we take in batches of 30 - 40 startups operating on the frontiers of AI and Blockchain, equipping founders spanning all walks of life with the necessary resources, mentorship, and guidance to get their ventures off the ground. We’ve graduated 19 batches thus far, encompassing 376 active startups and 1,113 founders in our alumni network. State of the AppWorks Ecosystem (2019.11 updated) Active Startups: 376 (+48 YoY) Total Founders: 1,113 (+188 YoY) Total Raise: US $ 1.11B (+36% YoY) Total Valuation: $ 4.72B (+29% YoY) Annual Revenues: $ 4.97B (+98% YoY) Total Employees: 11,162 (+16% YoY) To join our team: appworks.tw/works/ To join our Accelerator: appworks.tw/accelerator/ For more information, visit: https://appworks.tw/