Top 17 Startups in Taipei in 2023

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August 30, 2023

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There’s no doubt that the startup scene in Taipei is unique.

The city has created dozens of successful startups, over the years.

Some of them are already worth billions of dollars.

So whether you’re looking to start your own business, or just interested in learning about fast-growing startups from Taipei, here’s an extensive list of 17 startups founded there.

17 Startups in Taipei

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1) Numbers Protocol

Numbers Protocol is a software firm that offers a data traceability solution that ensures data integrity and history.

Details of the startup:

Started in: 2019
Founders: Bofu Chen, Sofia Yan, Tammy Yang
Industries: Content, Data Integration, Information Technology, Mobile Apps, Privacy, Software
Number of employees: 1-10
Funding: $1,420,000
Funding rounds: 10
Number of investors: 9 (Binance, LongHash Ventures, Protocol Labs, Kevin Lin, Steve Chen)

You can find their website here.

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2) Acer

Acer is a global hardware and technology business based in Taiwan.

Details of the startup:

Started in: 1976
Founders: Carolyn Yeh, George Huang, Stan Shih
Industries: Computer, Consumer Electronics, Hardware, Information and Communications Technology (ICT)
Number of employees: 501-1000
Funding: $150,594,138
Funding rounds: 1

You can find their website here.

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3) Perfect

Perfect is a cosmetics startup that provides a platform called the Perfect Console that allows manufacturers and retailers to publish their own products.

Details of the startup:

Started in: 2014
Founders: Alice Chang
Industries: Beauty, Consumer, Content Creators, Cosmetics, Mobile Apps
Number of employees: 251-500
Funding: $75,000,000
Funding rounds: 3
Number of investors: 7 (Goldman Sachs, Alibaba Group, China Creation Ventures (CCV), Cyberlink Corp, Extol Capital)

You can find their website here.

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4) Gogoro

Gogoro intends to develop consumer technologies that will enhance how energy is distributed and used in the world's most populated cities.

Details of the startup:

Started in: 2011
Founders: Horace Luke, Matt Taylor
Industries: Automotive, Electric Vehicle, Energy, Energy Efficiency, Last Mile Transportation, Transportation
Number of employees: 501-1000
Funding: $480,000,000
Funding rounds: 4
Number of investors: 9 (Temasek Holdings, Engie, Panasonic, Sumitomo Corporation, Generation Investment Management)

You can find their website here.

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5) KKday

KKday is a global e-commerce travel company that links tourists with unique local experiences.

Details of the startup:

Started in: 2014
Founders: Ming Chen
Industries: E-Commerce, Leisure, Tourism, Travel
Number of employees: 251-500
Funding: $107,000,000
Funding rounds: 6
Number of investors: 12 (Monk’s Hill Ventures, AppWorks, CDIB Capital, Alibaba Entrepreneurs Fund, MindWorks Capital)

You can find their website here.

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6) ITutorGroup

ITutorGroup offers students and business professionals personalised and tailored learning experiences.

Details of the startup:

Started in: 1998
Founders: Eric Yang, Jerry Huang, Ming Yang
Industries: Consumer Software, E-Learning, Education, Internet, Language Learning
Number of employees: 1001-5000
Funding: $315,000,000
Funding rounds: 4
Number of investors: 8 (Goldman Sachs, Temasek Holdings, GIC, Qiming Venture Partners, CyberAgent Capital)

You can find their website here.

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7) 91APP

In Taiwan, 91APP is a major omnichannel commerce solution provider, offering retailers their own shopping app and website.

Details of the startup:

Started in: 2013
Founders: Steven Ho
Industries: Apps, Brand Marketing, E-Commerce, PaaS, Retail, SaaS, Software
Number of employees: 251-500
Funding: $9,000,000
Funding rounds: 1
Number of investors: 5 (AppWorks, CID Group, Jan Hung-Tze, 91Capital, Paul Lin)

You can find their website here.

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8) 17 Media

17 Media is a mobile application that allows users to stream live video and share material in real time.

Details of the startup:

Started in: 2015
Founders: Jeffrey Huang, Joseph Phua, Tai "Popo" Chen
Industries: Apps, Photo Sharing, Real Time, Social Media, Video, Video Streaming
Number of employees: 251-500
Funding: $108,000,000
Funding rounds: 5
Number of investors: 13 (Vertex Ventures, Golden Equator Ventures, Le Sports, AppWorks, Infinity Ventures Japan)

You can find their website here.

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9) 17LIVE

17LIVE is a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering artists and entertaining the world.

Details of the startup:

Started in: 2017
Industries: Internet, Media and Entertainment, Video, Video Streaming
Number of employees: 251-500
Funding: $51,500,000
Funding rounds: 3
Number of investors: 8 (InnoVen Capital, Pavilion Capital, Vertex Growth Fund, Stonebridge Capital, Stonebridge Ventures)

You can find their website here.

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10) InfuseAI

The PrimeHub AI platform from InfuseAI allows businesses to design, train, and deploy AI models 10 times quicker.

Details of the startup:

Started in: 2018
Founders: Chia-liang Kao, Liang-Bin Hsueh
Industries: Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Software
Number of employees: 11-50
Funding: $4,300,000
Funding rounds: 1
Number of investors: 5 (500 Startups, Wistron Corporation, Hive Ventures, TopTaiwan, Silicon Valley Taiwan Investments)

You can find their website here.

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11) iKala

The Leading Human-Centered AI Company in Asia

Details of the startup:

Started in: 2011
Founders: Candy Hsu, Frank Gong, Keynes Cheng, Sega Cheng
Industries: Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Digital Marketing, Machine Learning, Social Media Marketing, Social Shopping, Software
Number of employees: 101-250
Funding: $30,300,000
Funding rounds: 3
Number of investors: 5 (Cherubic Ventures, Wistron Corporation, Gamania Digital Entertainment, Hotung Venture Capital, Pacific Venture Partners)

You can find their website here.

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12) KKBOX

KKBOX is Asia's most popular music streaming service.

Details of the startup:

Started in: 2004
Founders: Kwan Chiun
Industries: Independent Music, Internet, Mobile Apps, Music, Music Streaming
Number of employees: 251-500
Funding: $104,000,000
Funding rounds: 1
Number of investors: 4 (GIC, KDDI, HTC, Chunghwa Telecom)

You can find their website here.

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13) Bitfinex

Bitfinex is a digital asset trading platform that provides digital currency traders and global liquidity providers with cutting-edge services.

Details of the startup:

Started in: 2012
Founders: Giancarlo Devasini, Raphael Nicolle
Industries: Bitcoin, Cryptocurrency, Ethereum, Financial Exchanges, FinTech, Trading Platform
Number of employees: 51-100
Funding rounds: 1
Number of investors: 2 (IOSG Ventures, Arrington XRP Capital)

You can find their website here.

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14) CyCraft

Through F/A/S/T (fast, accurate, simple, and thorough) human-AI collaboration, CyCraft forges the future of cybersecurity resilience.

Details of the startup:

Started in: 2017
Founders: Benson Wu, Jeremy Chiu, Peikan Tsung
Industries: Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, Machine Learning
Number of employees: 51-100
Funding: $8,150,000
Funding rounds: 2
Number of investors: 2 (Pavilion Capital, CID Group)

You can find their website here.

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15) The News Lens

The News Lens is a Chinese-language independent media outlet that covers critical news, social, and political concerns.

Details of the startup:

Started in: 2013
Founders: Mario Yang
Industries: Digital Media, News, Social Media
Number of employees: 101-250
Funding: $13,000,000
Funding rounds: 5
Number of investors: 22 (500 Startups, Kevin Lin, Steve Chen, North Base Media, Walden International)

You can find their website here.

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16) portto / Blocto

The goal of portto is to make blockchain easy to use for both users and developers.

Details of the startup:

Started in: 2019
Founders: Hsuan Lee
Industries: Blockchain, Developer Tools, FinTech, Information Technology, Internet, Software
Number of employees: 1-10
Funding: $8,820,000
Funding rounds: 4
Number of investors: 4 (Animoca Brands, Alameda Research, 500 Startups, AppWorks)

You can find their website here.

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17) OTCBTC

OTCBTC is a blockchain-based over-the-counter (OTC) and crypto exchange platform.

Details of the startup:

Started in: 2017
Founders: YiTing Cheng
Industries: Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Digital Media, Financial Services, FinTech, Stock Exchanges
Number of employees: 51-100
Funding: $40,000,000
Funding rounds: 1

You can find their website here.

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