PANews reported on October 19 that according to Hong Kong media outlet HK01, Cyberport disclosed data showing that its community startups successfully raised over HK$37 billion in funding in the year ended September 2024, an increase of 23% year-on-year. Recent high-profile funding rounds by Cyberport companies include KLOOK, Leapstack, Buy&ship, MediConCen, and DeBox, with the total cumulative funding exceeding HK$41.2 billion. Additionally, HashKey Group, Hong Kong's second licensed virtual asset trading platform, has become Cyberport's eighth unicorn company, reflecting the investment potential of Web3.0 technology applications and the continued success of Cyberport's efforts to develop the Web3.0 industry.
Cyberport stated that the Cyberport Venture Capital Forum (CVCF) is scheduled to be held on October 24-25. This year's forum will focus on how emerging technologies such as Web 3.0 and AI can help startups and investors break new ground.
