AVA Angels brings together angel investors with domestic and international entrepreneurial and investment experience. We recognize opportunities in Taiwan’s startup ecosystem, identify gaps in early-stage investment, and appreciate the value of startup teams. We are committed to being key partners for new ventures, providing capital, experience, and resources, and helping startups connect with institutional investors at home and abroad.

We believe that the greatest contribution to society is to encourage aspiring young entrepreneurs, help them succeed, create more job opportunities, stimulate the economy, and benefit the nation. Therefore, the motto of NCTU Angel Club is: “Encourage Entrepreneurship, Create Jobs, Stimulate Economy, Benefit the Nation.” We hope to integrate NCTU resources, encourage alumni from both sides of the Taiwan Strait to start businesses, and achieve the three steps of entrepreneurship: certain success, rapid success, and great success.

500 Global is a venture capital firm with more than $2.7 billion in assets under management that invests early in founders building fast-growing technology companies. We focus on markets where technology, innovation, and capital can unlock long-term value and drive economic growth.

We invest far and wide, across sectors and geographies. Our portfolio includes 49 companies valued at $1B+ and over 150+ companies valued at more than $100 million. We have invested in more than 2,700+ companies or 5,000+ entrepreneurs in 81+ countries. We have team members on the ground in more than 15 countries who bring experience as entrepreneurs, investors, and operators from some of the world’s leading technology companies.

500 Global has run more than 80 growth and accelerator programs for over 3,000 startups worldwide. Among those, 500 Global Accelerator Taiwan with TTA is a program designed to grow early-stage tech startups in Taiwan and across the world through world-class programming, tailored mentorship and curated networking events.