CM Venture Capital CEO Presents on Innovation and Global Industrial Collaboration

CM Venture Capital CEO Presents on Innovation and Global Industrial Collaboration Dr. Min Zhou delivered a keynote presentation on China’s Innovation and Global Industrial Collaboration at Yokogawa Electric’s 60th anniversary celebration. She identified three transformative forces shaping the next era of industrial progress: New Materials, AI & Software, and Electrification & Energy Transition. Dr. Zhou highlighted the long-standing partnership […]

Championing Sustainable Growth from the Boardroom: Standford Doerr School of Sustainability and Egon Zehnder

Championing Sustainable Growth from the Boardroom: Standford Doerr School of Sustainability and Egon Zehnder From July 7th to 11th, CM Venture Managing Partner Dr. Min Zhou participated in a vibrant gathering of global directors and investors at Stanford University for “Championing Sustainable Growth from the Boardroom,” a collaborative effort between the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability […]

VC Evaluation Criteria: What Do Investors Look For?

VC Evaluation Criteria: What Do Investors Look For? We have organized our key insights into the diagram below, hoping to provide some structured guidance for entrepreneurs currently seeking funding. To truly win the favor of venture capitalists, entrepreneurs need to examine their business from the investor’s perspective. Instead of diving straight into your team background, […]

China’s next big clean energy focus: hydrogen

China’s next big clean energy focus: hydrogen Click here to read original article on GCV Following the removal of a major regulatory obstacle to hydrogen production China is looking to ramp up production of this clean fuel source dramatically. These startups will help the transition take place. China may still be the world’s biggest emitter […]

The rise of hydrogen as an energy source in China

The rise of hydrogen as an energy source in China With hydrogen energy as a fuel source gaining traction around the world, China stands out as one of the fastest adopters of this abundant source of clean energy. Here we lay out insights gleaned from our research on hydrogen energy over the years. Policies & […]

NovoNutrients: turning carbon emissions into sustainable protein solutions for the future

NovoNutrients: turning carbon emissions into sustainable protein solutions for the future A summary from our April 2024 ‘AI+Materials/Industrials/Energy’ event. by David Tze, Novonutrients (USA) CEO Since 2017, NovoNutrients has developed a scalable solution to decarbonize industries and ensure protein food security. By transforming hydrogen and CO2 into food and feed ingredients through aerobic fermentation, they […]

Interview with CEO Keith Wiggins on Econic & Changhua’s partnership

Interview with CEO Keith Wiggins on Econic & Changhua’s partnership Econic CEO Keith Wiggins was in China last month to commemorate the groundbreaking ceremony on the world’s first 80,000-ton plant for polyols made from renewable carbon. Changhua was introduced to Econic in June 2023 by CM Venture Capital. Exactly a year later, they’ve officially started […]

Innovation China: invisible nanofilm breakthrough for touchscreens

Innovation China: Invisible nanofilm breakthrough for touchscreens Click here to read original published GCV article (23 Jul 2024) A startup in China has developed a non-toxic alternative for transparent touchscreens. The nanofilm can also improve solar panel performance. Quarterly column by the CM Venture Capital Team, in partnership with GCV If you’re on the move […]

China’s green hydrogen energy industry gains traction

China’s green hydrogen energy industry gains traction In recent years, China’s green hydrogen energy projects have been developing rapidly, thanks to domestic policy support and technological progress. As a part of the drive for clean energy, green hydrogen’s production volume, availability, and cost factors have come into focus. Green hydrogen prices are gradually becoming more […]

L’OREAL’s BeautyTech: from beauty for all, to beauty for each

L’OREAL’s BeautyTech: from beauty for all, to beauty for each A summary from our April 2024 ‘AI+Materials/Industrials/Energy’ event. By Mr Valentin Peuch-Lestrade, Business Development Director, Research & Innovation Asia, L’OREAL More than a decade ago, L’Oréal began its significant journey into the digital revolution. Recognizing the transformative potential of emerging technologies, the company launched a […]