According to predictions by the Global Innovation Index of 2019, Hong Kong’s startup scene is set to expand exponentially over the next few years. In 2020-21 alone, the number of startups is expected to increase by a whopping 21%. Government startup overseer InvestHK has said that there are 7 official unicorns operating from Hong Kong right now, and this growth is expected to continue. Here are the top 5 Hong Kong tech entrepreneurs and innovators that you should know about.
1. Steve Zhao:
Steve Zhao is the founder and CEO of Sandbox VR, which is a gaming company that is dedicated to revolutionising the world of virtual reality video games. Founded in 2016, the company managed to raise $11 million from celebrity investors like Will Smith and Katy Perry. Sandbox VR is very active in Hong Kong and San Diego.
2. Eric Gnock Fah:
Eric Gnock Fah is the founder and CEO of Klook, which is one of the largest and based travel and activity booking platforms in the world. Founded in 2014, Klook is one of the first unicorns based out of Hong Kong. Recently, Klook also teamed up with delivery startup Lalamove to deliver food to COVID-19 patients.
3. Andy Chan:
Andy Chan is the founder and CEO of Qupital, which is a fintech company that is operating out of offices in Hong Kong and Shanghai. The goal of Qupital is to provide small and medium sized businesses with access to funds at healthy interest rates. It has become the largest SME financing platform operating in Hong Kong.
4. Michelle Sun:
Michelle Sun is an entrepreneur from Hong Kong who founded First Code Academy, a startup and coding school that aims to increase computer literacy among young kids. Founded in 2013, First Code Academy has managed to reach more than 10,000 kids all over Hong Kong, Taiwan and China. It is one of Hong Kong’s biggest unicorns.
5. Juliette Gimenez:
Juliette Gimenez is the founder of Hong Kong based fashion e-commerce platform Goxip. The app combines image recognition technology and e-commerce to provide users with a one-stop platform for all their apparel shopping needs. She is also the founder of RewardSnap, one of the biggest influencer marketing platforms operating in the world.
These are only 5 of the biggest Hong Kong entrepreneurs that you need to keep an eye out for. These young innovators have managed to take the Hong Kong business landscape by storm. Big things are expected from these 5.
