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Brinc

Accelerator

Hong Kong · Pre-Seed–Seed · 1 people tracked

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Investment thesis

Brinc focuses on transforming how private markets operate by bridging ecosystems and deploying capital across a global network. It provides accredited investors and partner firms access to private-market co-investment opportunities, works with corporates and governments to design and deliver innovation programs, and supports Web2 and Web3 founders with tools, global roadshows, and community networks to help them refine products and scale internationally. Its stated mission is to accelerate the next generation of businesses by connecting capital, corporates, and founders through tailored investment structures, programs, and scalable communities.

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Stage
Pre-Seed–Seed
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$100K – $500K
HQ
Hong Kong, HK
Instruments
Equity
Portfolio companies
104
Acquisitions
1

Team · 1 people

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What they invest in

from 79 of 104 portfolio companies

AI & Machine Learning ×20FoodTech ×19Crypto & Web3 ×18Biotech ×15Climate Tech ×15Cleantech ×14Hardware ×14Deep Tech ×13

HQs:United States×15United Kingdom×4India×3United Arab Emirates×2Australia×2Hong Kong×2

Who they back

founder profiles across 38 portfolio companies
55%
solo founders
21 of 38 mapped founding teams
44%
repeat founders
of 34 founders with career history

Founding team size:solo founder×212 founders×123 founders×34+ founders×2

Where their founders studiedfrom 31 founders with education data

Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences ×3Stanford University Graduate School of Business ×3MIT Sloan School of Management ×2The University of Hong Kong ×2University of Cambridge ×2University of Oxford ×2

What their founders studiedfrom 32 founders with field-of-study data

Business & Management ×9Engineering ×8Finance & Accounting ×6Computer Science ×5Life Sciences ×5Medicine ×3Economics ×2

Where their founders worked beforefrom 34 founders with career history

Alchemist ×2K-Startup Grand Challenge ×2Third Economy ×2United Family Healthcare ×2Unreasonable ×2VIIO ×2

Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program

Techstars ×3Y Combinator ×2

6 founders hold a PhD · 5 hold an MBA (of 34 with degree data)

Portfolio companies · 104 tracked

alumni founders can tell you what the program is really like

By year:2024 · 12022 · 12020 · 12019 · 12015 · 15 dated

Aetheraetherbiomedical.comin𝕏✓ verified

Aether Biomedical develops bionic hands and rehabilitation devices for upper limb amputees using bio-signal processing technology.

BiotechDigital HealthHardwareHealthtechMedical DevicesRoboticsPoznan, PL

Dhruv Agrawal(Founder)in

Co-investorsChiratae VenturesJ2 VenturesJoyance PartnersStory VenturesSunfish PartnersSunfish Partners

Airhiveairhive.earthin

Airhive develops low-cost direct air capture (DAC) technology using fluidised beds, a mineral sorbent, and an electric calciner to remove CO2 from ambient air.

CleantechClimate TechDeep Tech

Rory Brown(Founder)in

Co-investorsAP VenturesEka VenturesApplied Ventures

Ajunaajuna.ioin𝕏

Ajuna Network provides blockchain gaming infrastructure built on Polkadot, operating as a parachain that handles on-chain transactions, transfers, and accounts.

Crypto & Web3Deep TechGaming

Co-investorsAnimoca BrandsCMCC Global

Altrisaltris.seDec 2022 · $1M

Altris develops Prussian White sodium-ion cathode-active materials for use in automotive, energy storage, and industrial applications across Europe.

Advanced ManufacturingCleantechDeep TechEnergyHardwareNew MaterialsSweden, SE

Ronnie Mogensen(Chief Science Officer & Co-Founder)inReza Younesi(Associate Professor)William Brant(Associate Professor)

Co-investorsMaersk GrowthArtesianEIT InnoEnergyJOINT JOURNEYRuna CapitalVolvo Cars Tech Fund

Altris Aialtris.aiin

Altris AI develops artificial intelligence software for analyzing optical coherence tomography (OCT) scans in eye care, serving ophthalmologists and optometrists for diagnostic support and patient assessment.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesChicago, US

Maria Znamenska(Chief Medical Officer)inAndrey Kuropyatnykin

Co-investorsRuna CapitalSID Venture Partners

Ambrosiaambrosia.bio

Ambrosia Bio produces rare sugars such as Allulose as low- to no-calorie replacements for sugar, offering a similar taste, sweetness, and textural profile without artificial aftertaste.

BiotechFoodTechJerusalem, IL

Co-investorsAnimoca BrandsREDMILE

Another 1another-1.io𝕏

Another-1 (AN1) offers a zero-code "phygital" toolbox that connects physical products to blockchain-based digital experiences using encrypted NFC tags linked 1:1 to NFTs.

ConsumerCrypto & Web3Hardware

Co-investorsAnimoca BrandsCallapina Capital

Aonicaonic.com

Subang Jaya, MY

Jin Xi Cheong(Founder)

Co-investorsGenesis Alternative VenturesWavemaker Impact

Aspisaspis.financein𝕏

Aspis is a self-custodial DeFi portfolio automation tool that operates through a Telegram-based interface, letting users automate trades, monitor markets, and follow strategies via on-chain vaults.

AI & Machine LearningCrypto & Web3Fintech

Co-investorsElevate Ventures

Assethubassethub.ioin𝕏

AssetHub is an AI-powered 3D character creation platform that converts concept images into modular, editable 3D assets with automatically named and separated components.

AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyGamingSan Francisco, US

Takuya Goto(Founder)in

Co-investorsProgressionTechstarsBeyond Next VenturesCRCM Ventures

Astranovaastranova.world𝕏

Astra Nova is a gaming ecosystem built around an AI-powered universe featuring products including a free-to-play Action RPG with AI NPCs built in Unreal Engine 5, interactive webcomics (NovaToon), a SocialFi loyalty platform (BlackPass), and a Telegram PVP game.

AI & Machine LearningCrypto & Web3Gaming

Faizy Ahmed(Founder)

Co-investorsAdvantedge FoundersAlteria CapitalIvyCap VenturesTrucks VC

Autobiaauto.sain𝕏

An automotive aftermarket B2B platform that connects retailers and workshops with suppliers, dealers, and wholesalers in the Middle East.

B2B MarketplacesLogistics & Supply ChainDhahran, SA

Co-investorsSadu CapitalTechstarsWa'ed Ventures

Avantavantmeats.comin𝕏Oct 2015

Avant develops cultivated animal protein as an alternative to wild-caught fish, aiming to produce seafood protein without contaminants such as heavy metals, microplastics, and parasites.

BiotechFoodTechChicago, US

Carrie ChaninMario Chin(Biotech Expert / Co-founder)inAlbert Goldstein(Executive Officer, Director)Robert Levy(Executive Officer)Siddharth Mehta(Director)Adam Hughes(Executive Officer)

Co-investorsAlwyn CapitalLever VCParticle

Azulbioazulbio.com

Azul Bio is a public benefit company that develops live biotherapeutics—custom microbial-based treatments—to help coral reefs resist heat-induced bleaching, disease, and pollution.

BiotechClimate TechImpact & Social Good

Bilbybilby.aiin𝕏

Bilby provides AI-powered analytics platforms for government agencies to analyze policy, track narratives, and test regulatory outcomes across 38+ countries.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureFintechGovTechSaaSHong Kong, HK

Ryan Manuel(Founder)in

Co-investorsMaelstrom

Bluwhalebluwhale.comin𝕏

Bluwhale creates a decentralized network of AI agents that help users manage and optimize their finances across multiple financial institutions and digital wallets.

AI & Machine LearningCrypto & Web3Fintech

Co-investorsCastrum CapitalJoyance PartnersRR2 CapitalSBI Ven CapitalDragonflySeaX Ventures

Carbixcorpcarbixcorp.comin𝕏

Carbix develops mineral carbonation reactors that capture CO2 from industrial point-source emissions and direct air capture to produce low-carbon and carbon-negative cements, concrete aggregates, and high-purity carbonates.

CleantechClimate TechNew MaterialsQuincy, US

CarbonBridgecarbonbridge.ioin

CarbonBridge develops a proprietary direct gas bioprocessing platform for bioreactor operations that eliminates solubility barriers without traditional equipment like spargers or agitators.

AgTechBiotechCleantechClimate TechDeep TechSan Jose, US

Sophia Xu(Cofounder)

Co-investorsClean Energy VentureGROOVE CAPITALREFASHIOND VenturesTechstarsSOSV

Carefulcareful.onlinein

CAREFUL is a clinical referral management platform that enables healthcare teams to send and track referrals in under a minute across teams and organizations, replacing paper slips, phone calls and emails.

Digital HealthEnterprise SoftwareHealthtechSaaSLondon, GB

Dr DJ Hamblin-Brown(Founder, CEO & Clinical Safety Officer)inRoohi Hamlani(Co-founder & Head of Patient Participation)in

Cargoforwardercargoforwarder.comin

Cargo Forwarder is an API-first, cloud-based freight software platform that unifies sales, operations, accounts, reporting, and integrations for freight forwarders.

Cloud ComputingLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSUK, GB

Chimpxchimpx.ai𝕏
Cleancapturetechcleancapturetech.com

Clean Capture Tech develops a gas/solid reactor system for capturing carbon dioxide, designed for scalability and cost-effective manufacturing.

CleantechClimate TechDeep Tech

Curvebiocurvebio.techin

Curve builds BIOBRIC, a modular production system for precision fermentation and cell cultivation designed to reduce the capital and operating costs of biomanufacturing for lower-margin industries such as food, cosmetics, materials, and functional ingredients.

BiotechFoodTechNew Materials

Jacob Schaldemose Peterson(Co-founder & CEO)in

Decomertechnologydecomertechnology.com

Decomer Technology produces eco-friendly, water-soluble polymers used for consumer packaging, including blendable superfood packs for smoothies and water-soluble honey portion packages (Honeydrops).

Circular EconomyFoodTechNew MaterialsSan Francisco, US

Dopplrdopplr.digital

Dopplr provides a 3D virtual try-on tool that builds measurement-accurate body models to show shoppers how garments will fit, without requiring image uploads or camera access.

AI & Machine LearningE-commerceRetail Tech

Co-investorsBat VC

Drinkmuudrinkmuu.comin

Muu develops animal-free proteins using precision fermentation, cultivating proprietary microbial hosts to bio-manufacture protein that is then purified into a high-purity protein powder.

BiotechClimate TechFoodTech

Dugusystemsdugusystems.com

Dugu Systems develops simple cycle gas turbines that combust fuel with oxygen at low pressure, using simpler materials and components to generate electricity and heat at lower cost.

CleantechClimate TechEnergy

Co-investorsCarnrite VenturesCarat Venture PartnersNew York Angels

Edgeofnftedgeofnft.comin𝕏

Edge of NFT is a Web3 and crypto media and education company that produces podcasts, news round-ups, and educational content on blockchain and NFT topics.

Creator EconomyCrypto & Web3EdTechMedia & EntertainmentLos Angeles, US

Ron Levy(Co-founder and CEO)in

Enkluenklu.comJun 2019

Enklu develops Verse, a location-based attraction platform for venue, resort, and entertainment center operators to create social entertainment experiences.

GamingAlameda, US

Raymond Kallmeyer(Founder)in

Co-investorsEspt Ventures LlcIrishAngelsArtis VenturesMotivate Venture Capital

Eyeroveyerov.comin𝕏

EyeROV designs and operates remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) for underwater inspection, deep-sea exploration, and infrastructure assessment.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechDefense TechHardwareRobotics

Johns T MathaiinKannappa Palaniappan

Formworkioformworkio.com

Formwork IO is a software company serving the architecture, engineering, and construction sector.

AI & Machine LearningClimate TechConstruction TechNew Materials

Antonio Ng(Founder & Director)

Frontier Biofrontierbio.comin

Frontier Bio develops tissue engineering and bioprinting technology, including fabrication of tissue-engineered blood vessels for clinical and in vitro applications.

BiotechDeep TechMedical Devices

Eric Bennett(CEO)inSam Pashneh-Tala(CTO)in

BoardGeorge Church(Scientific Advisor)

Co-investorsArtesianAsymmetry VenturesBoutique Venture PartnersPortfolia

Gaiarefinerygaiarefinery.com

GAIA Refinery develops a bio-electrochemical direct air capture platform that uses biogenic ethanol rather than heat or high-voltage grid power to capture and concentrate atmospheric CO₂ at ambient temperature for permanent underground storage.

CleantechClimate TechDeep Tech

Genny Shaw(Co-Founder)Tammy Cai(Co-Founder)

Gaius Aigaius-ai.comin

Gaius AI develops Smart Extrusion, an AI platform that integrates with existing food extrusion machinery to autonomously optimize production processes in real time.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningClimate TechFoodTechFreising, DE

Yamit Tal(CTO)Moshe Nesher(COO)

Galygaly.coinJul 2020

GALY develops biocrafted alternatives to conventionally extracted materials like cocoa and cotton, positioning grown products as sustainable replacements for industries reliant on extractive supply chains.

AgTechBiotechCircular EconomyFoodTechNew MaterialsBoston, US

Luciano Bueno(Executive Officer, Director)in

BoardCarmichael Roberts(Director)inRyan Panchadsaram(Director)

Co-investorsAgronomicsArtesianBabel VenturesBreakthrough Energy VenturesMaterial ImpactMundi Ventures+1 more

Groundedshakesgroundedshakes.comin

GROUNDED produces plant-based protein shakes that are dairy-free, sold direct-to-consumer with a subscription model and available through retail stockists.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechWellness & Fitness

Growfittergrowfitter.comin

Growfitter is an India-based fitness rewards app that lets users earn redeemable points and token-based rewards for staying active.

Sanmati Pande(Co-Founder & CEO)inHarshit Sethy(Co-Founder & CTO)in

Co-investorsBlockchain Founders FundMumbai AngelsVenture Catalysts

Hakkobakohakkobako.comin

HakkoBako builds a programmable commercial fermentation chamber with precise climate control (2–60°C), touchscreen programming, and exportable HACCP-ready data logs for producing koji, miso, garum, yoghurt, and other ferments.

FoodTechHardware

Tommy Leung(Founder)in

Haofoodhaofood.coin

FoodTech

Co-investorsBig Idea Ventures

harmony baby nutritionharmonybabynutrition.comin𝕏

Harmony Baby Nutrition develops hypoallergenic, human milk–inspired formula for infants and toddlers with cow's milk protein allergy or sensitivities, using hydrolyzed whey protein, lactose, and HMOs.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech

Del Afonso(Founder)in

Co-investorsMassVenturesPortfoliaSafar PartnersTheVentureCityBig Idea VenturesSOSV

Idafiidafi.xyz

IDA provides payment solutions for global commerce using digital assets and stablecoins, positioned to facilitate trust and transparency in transactions, particularly for emerging markets and Belt and Road Initiative participants.

Cloud ComputingCrypto & Web3Enterprise SoftwareFintechHong Kong, HK

Lawrence CHU(Co-Founder)Sean LEE(Co-Founder)

Co-investorsProtagonistCMCC GlobalHashed

Journeyfoodsjourneyfoods.com

Journey Foods builds AI-powered automation systems for consumer product companies to predict costs and eliminate guesswork.

AI & Machine LearningConsumerFoodTech

Co-investorsBackstage Capital

Kamiunlimitedkamiunlimited.com𝕏
Lendrlendr.fi𝕏

Lendr is a DeFi protocol that tokenizes real-world assets—including sector ETFs, real estate, commodities, treasuries, and collectibles—as liquid-staked tokens backed 1:1 by off-chain assets.

Crypto & Web3Fintech

Linkerslinkers.ioin𝕏

Linkers provides people counting technology that enables marketing managers to measure store traffic, campaign effectiveness, and customer behavior in physical retail environments.

AI & Machine LearningConsumerHardwareMarketing TechRetail Tech

Macrocarbonmacrocarbon.worldin

Macrocarbon cultivates seaweed species and processes them into sustainable products for industrial applications across multiple sectors.

BiotechCircular EconomyCleantechClimate TechEnergyGran Canaria, ES

Dr. Mar Fernández-Méndez(Co-Founder & Chief Executive and Scientific Officer)inDr. Jason Cole(Co-Founder & Chief Technology and Strategy Officer)

Magic Valleymagicvalley.com.auin𝕏

Magic Valley is an Australian cultivated meat company using iPSC technology to produce real meat without animal farming.

BiotechClimate TechFoodTechMelbourne, AU

PaulAndrewJacob

Co-investorsSiddhi Capital

Mbrifmbrif.aein𝕏

MBRIF is a government-backed innovation support organization in the UAE that provides acceleration and financing programs for founders and innovators.

Sector AgnosticDubai, AE

Mc2mc2.fi

MC²Fi builds the Liquid Locker protocol, an on-chain system that wraps vote-escrowed positions (veNFTs) from ve-protocols into a liquid, bridgeable ERC-20 token that auto-compounds protocol revenue.

Crypto & Web3Fintech

Co-investorsBitDAOMantle Network

Mogassammogassam.comin

Mogassam Co. develops automatic DLP 3D printers and dental CAM software for dental professionals including dentists and dental technicians to produce 3D-printed dental work.

Advanced ManufacturingHardwareHealthtechMedical DevicesRobotics

Ahmed AdelinMostafa Mahmoudin

Co-investors500 GlobalAUC Angels

MSBioticsmsbiotics.comin𝕏

M&S Biotics develops an IoT system called the Smart Table that integrates sensor technology and data analytics into surgical environments to improve operating room efficiency, safety, and patient outcomes.

HealthtechIoTMedical DevicesHouston, US

Joshua Mecca(CEO and Founder)Toby Hamilton(Founding Partner, Chairman of the Board)

Co-investorsAggie Angel Network

Myariamyaria.healthin
Naycelnaycel.com

Naycel converts methane and other carbon-rich feedstocks into high-purity graphite and hydrogen, offering an alternative to mining and synthetic graphite routes.

CleantechDeep TechNew Materials

Newform Foodsnewformfoods.comin

Newform Foods is a South African food technology company focused on food and biotech research, including cultivated meat and agri-innovation.

AgTechBiotechFoodTech

Co-investorsAnza CapitalMadicaSustainable Food Ventures

Omniomni.pet

Omni is a UK-based pet food company that makes novel protein, allergy-friendly food for pets, aimed at improving pet health while reducing environmental impact.

ConsumerDigital HealthDirect to ConsumerE-commerceFoodTechHealthtech

Guy Sandelowsky(Co-Founder)Shiv Sivakumar(Founder)

Co-investorsArtesianCompanion FundIW CapitalLever VCMiroma VenturesCraft Ventures+1 more

On2Cookon2cook.comin𝕏

On2Cook makes a commercial cooking device that combines induction heat from below with microwave energy from above, using a patented dual-cooking method to cook food faster and more consistently.

FoodTechHardwareIoTAhmedabad, IN

Otherssova.healthin𝕏

Sova Health offers gut health and microbiome-focused products and services, including food intolerance tests and personalized nutrition guidance from nutrition scientists and dietitians.

ConsumerDigital HealthWellness & Fitness

Max Kushnir(Co-Founder & Chief Science Officer)Tanveer Singh(Founder)in

Co-investorsIIMA Ventures

Poas Bioenergypoasbioenergy.comin𝕏

POAS Bioenergy develops gasification technology that converts crop waste from coffee and pineapple production into biochar and clean energy.

AgTechCleantechClimate Tech

Jose Alfaro(Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer)inSofia Camarero(Co-founder and Operations Director)in

Co-investorsAntom

Pocketclinicpocketclinic.lifein

Pocket Clinic develops a system for people with diabetes to manage blood glucose levels more effectively.

Digital HealthHardwareHealthtechMedical Devices

Amir Omidvar(CEO & Founder)Atena Amanati(CTO & Co-Founder)inGolnaz Morovati(SPM & Co-Founder)in

Positionspositions.finance𝕏

Positions Finance is a DeFi lending protocol that lets users borrow against their Polymarket prediction-market positions without selling them, using eligible YES/NO shares as pooled cross-margin collateral to borrow a stablecoin (pUSD).

Crypto & Web3Fintech

Other

Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.

2MrlabsAitonomiBentleyrecordsBotsyncCellivateCellxClearmeatCriamtechJointheguildKrakoMycoriumbiotechOpeninnovationOpenpadOrbillionPhuturefoodsSamaSmoblerstudiosTokeniseZero Cow Factory

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Brinc made?
Brinc has 104 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited.
What stage does Brinc invest at?
Brinc invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
What is Brinc's typical check size?
Brinc typically writes checks of $100K – $500K.
What sectors does Brinc focus on?
Brinc focuses on AgTech, AI & Machine Learning, Cleantech, Climate Tech, Crypto & Web3, FoodTech, Gaming, Hardware, Healthtech, IoT, Robotics.
Where is Brinc located?
Brinc is headquartered in Hong Kong, HK.
Who does Brinc co-invest with?
Brinc most often shares deals with Artesian, Animoca Brands, Techstars, among 77 tracked co-investors.

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