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Top 7 Venture Capital Firms in Taipei (2026)

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Taipei is becoming a serious hub for startups, with a strong group of venture capital firms ready to back new ideas. The city offers a diverse mix of funding, from early seed rounds to later-stage growth capital.

Some firms are especially active, with IVC backing over 250 projects and Cherubic Ventures close behind with nearly 240 investments. This level of activity makes it a great time for founders to seek funding in the city.

Below is our list of the best 7 VC firms in Taipei.

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Backed by Taiwan's National Development Fund, Taiwania Capital partners with global companies from seed to late stage, focusing on sectors like IoT and biotech. Beyond financial returns, its core mission is to build a robust entrepreneurial ecosystem that drives Taiwan's economic growth.

Year Founded2017
Founders
Investment StageEarly Stage, Late Stage, Seed
Nº of Investments115 (53 as Lead Investor)
Nº of Exits13 (11 IPO'd)
Contactcontact@taiwaniacapital.com / +886227209898
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AppWorks backs early-stage tech startups with seed funding from its accelerator and growth capital from its venture funds. Beyond just financing, they also run AppWorks School to train the next generation of engineers, fostering a complete support system for founders and the broader tech community.

Year Founded2009
FoundersI-Chien Jan, Jackey Wang, Jamie Lin
Investment StageConvertible Note, Early Stage, Seed
Nº of Investments150 (49 as Lead Investor)
Nº of Exits7 (5 IPO'd)
Contacta@appworks.tw / +886 227650757

Bridging the startup ecosystems of the US and Asia, Cherubic Ventures provides seed-stage funding to companies poised to transform their industries. Its portfolio of successes includes well-known brands like Calm, Hims & Hers, and Flexport.

Year Founded2014
FoundersMatt Cheng
Total Funding$210.9M
Average Check Size$1M
IndustriesConsumer, Enterprise, Crypto & Blockchain, Healthcare
Investment StageEarly Stage, Late Stage, Seed
Nº of Investments237 (35 as Lead Investor)
Nº of Exits25 (6 IPO'd)
Top Portfolio StartupsHighstreet, Lootex, Bitmark
Contactadmin@cherubic.com

Hive Ventures provides seed and early-stage funding to startups developing AI, IoT, and Blockchain applications across Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Southeast Asia. They apply a hands-on approach and operational experience to help a concentrated portfolio of companies scale across regions and globally.

Year Founded2018
FoundersJohn Chen, Will Wang, Yan Lee
Investment StageEarly Stage, Seed
Nº of Investments23 (5 as Lead Investor)
Nº of Exits1
Contactjohn.chen@hiveventures.io

Backed by corporate partners like Audi AG and Continental AG, Mosaic Venture Lab operates as a product development-focused accelerator. They support startups across the automotive, healthcare, and semiconductor industries, helping them build new ventures from early to late stages.

Year Founded2019
FoundersBoyd R. Jones, Ken Huang, Volker Heistermann
Investment StageEarly Stage, Late Stage
Nº of Investments4 (1 as Lead Investor)
Nº of Exits
Contactmvl@yushanventures.com / +886-2-2602-0400
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6. IVC

Infinity Ventures Crypto (IVC) invests in early-stage Web3 companies, with a focus on gaming, digital entertainment, AI, and DeFi. Backed by leading Japanese gaming studios, the fund provides its portfolio of over 200 projects with capital and deep industry connections.

Year Founded2021
FoundersAkio Tanaka, Alex Yeh, Brad Lu, Chaval Jiaravanon, Herbie Fu, JT Law
Investment StageEarly Stage, Seed
Nº of Investments258 (36 as Lead Investor)
Nº of Exits9 (1 IPO'd)
Contactivc-investors@ivcrypto.io
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7. MESH

MESH backs early-stage, electronics-focused startups that are building new technologies in fields like AI, IoT, and robotics. They connect portfolio companies with major players across the electronics supply chain, from foundries to ODMs, to help them navigate industry challenges and capture opportunities.

Year Founded2015
FoundersEdward Chyau
Investment StageEarly Stage
Nº of Investments26 (5 as Lead Investor)
Nº of Exits6 (1 IPO'd)
Contacthello@mesh.vc / +886-2-8797-1707

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