The Startup Rating System
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A Hong Kong-based research platform that compiles and analyzes data on startups, investors, and the wider innovation ecosystem. It assigns ratings and provides analytical viewpoints intended to support investors evaluating potential deals.
Founders & leadership
Investors · 4
500 Globallisted by 500 GlobalPalo Alto · $150K
How we know: open dataset · 500 Global portfolio 2026-08 · Not right? Tell us
Click Ventureslisted by Click VenturesHong Kong
How we know: Click Ventures's portfolio page · Not right? Tell us
Kima Ventureslisted by Kima VenturesParis · $50K – $5M
How we know: Kima Ventures's portfolio page · Not right? Tell us
Moneta Ventureslisted by Moneta VenturesFolsom · $1M – $5M
How we know: Moneta Ventures's portfolio page · the VCSheet dataset · Not right? Tell us
Frequently asked questions
- What does The Startup Rating System do?
- A Hong Kong-based research platform that compiles and analyzes data on startups, investors, and the wider innovation ecosystem. It assigns ratings and provides analytical viewpoints intended to support investors evaluating potential deals.
- Who founded The Startup Rating System?
- The Startup Rating System was founded by Jackie Lam, James Giancotti.
- Who are The Startup Rating System's investors?
- The Startup Rating System's investors include 500 Global, Click Ventures, Kima Ventures, Moneta Ventures.





