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Get to know our Founders and their visions for the world. 

We talk with founders of our portfolio companies to explore stories behind what makes who they are today.

Japan's largest tech conference "IVS" has been held since 2007 and is now in its 16th year. Following the IVS mission "Trigger the next generation" IVS has evolved into one of the largest communities, both in terms of history and scale, for leaders of Internet companies in Japan.

Announcing the Winners of IVS2022 LAUNCHPAD NAHA

From Joe’s Desk: MetaSaaS and Music’s Future in the Metaverse

A Conversation With Our New Partner, Akihiko Okamoto

Headline's spotlights in Asia - Discover the latest news about Headline.

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The Latest from the Headline World

We’re exploring the multiple aspects of this ongoing trend, which has been coined in various terms such as FinTech Enablers, Embedded Finance, FinTech-as-a-Service, and Modular Finance.

All series on Embedded Finance, Evolving IPO Landscape, Virtual Banks....

“What makes us stand out is, unlike other platforms, we didn’t start with email and adapt our solutions to messaging apps. Rather, we were born out of messaging apps. We were molded by it and that separates us from all the big players in the market.” said Respond.io CEO Gerardo Salandra

“I wake up every morning excited about where I’m going to do and what I’m going to do.” said CEO Respond.io CEO Gerardo Salandra

Respond.io Raises $7M Series A Funding Led by Headline

Before Respond.io, there wasn’t a platform that was able to unify most of the popular messaging apps in Southeast Asia for over ten thousand companies that were looking for solutions.

Respond.io Raises $7M Series A Funding | Headline

Founder Spotlight of Respond.io CEO Gerardo Salandra

“We want to empower individual practitioners with our system” said Alfred Wu, CEO of AIPLUX.

Top Ranking Startup Develops Trailblazing Technology, Accelerating the Way Global Trademarks Are Processed

Founder Spotlight of AIPLUX: CEO Alfred Wu | Headline

Founder Spotlight of AIPLUX: CEO Alfred Wu

November 1 to November 5, 2021, we’ll be looking for the next big thing at one of the top FinTech events around the world.

“The HKMA will continue to promote the all-round adoption of FinTech by Hong Kong banks and encourage them to fully digitalize their operations…The HKMA will issue further supervisory guidance to facilitate the uptake of novel technologies and continue to ‘walk the talk’ by digitalizing its supervision of banks through the use of advanced technologies.”

Headline Will Be Discovering New FinTech Stars at HK FinTech Week 2021

Headline Will Be Discovering New FinTech Stars at HK FinTech Week 2021 | Headline

These companies are creating avatars that can be used across platforms in the Metaverse.

The Rise of Avatars in the Metaverse | Headline

A hearty congratulations to all of the winners!

Meet LAUNCHPAD Entertainment’s Winners | Headline

Meet the all-star panel who will be deciding the winner for IVS2021 LAUNCHPAD NASU.

Introducing IVS 2021 LAUNCHPAD NASU Judges

Introducing IVS 2021 LAUNCHPAD NASU Judges | Headline

Announcing LAUNCHPAD Entertainment’s Finalists

This year, LAUNCHPAD’s theme was Entertainment, which we defined as “services that excite and entertain people.”

Announcing LAUNCHPAD Entertainment’s Finalists | Headline

Find out how employers are using a new kind of recruitment tool to track future and past candidates.

Employers are using a new kind of tool, a talent CRM (candidate relationship management) system, to start engaging candidates long before they even apply.

Talent CRM: Is Your Future Employer “Stalking” You?

Talent CRM: Is Your Future Employer “Stalking” You? | Headline

A new method of headhunting gets up close and personal with job candidates.

Numerous Chinese companies are seeking listings in Hong Kong.

Why US-Listed Chinese Companies Are Fleeing for Hong Kong

Why US-Listed Chinese Companies Are Fleeing for Hong Kong | Headline

Learn how Zaiko is helping Japanese creators organize shows, manage fan bases, and monetize their talent.

This E-Ticketing Platform Pivoted to Live Streams and Changed the Game

Find out why the Headline team in Asia decided to invest in Zaiko during the peak of COVID in June 2020.

This E-Ticketing Platform Pivoted to Live Streams and Changed the Game | Headline

E-ticketing platform Zaiko cuts the middleman out between artists and their fans.

Find out which two of Headline Asia's portfolios were among the nine companies nominated to represent the "NEXT BIG" project in 2021.

Taiwan’s NEXT BIG Project: 9 Industry-Leading Startups You Must Know

Two of Headline Asia's portfolios to represent Startup Island Taiwan.

Taiwan’s NEXT BIG Project: 9 Industry-Leading Startups You Must Know | Headline

17LIVE and Pinkoi, two of Headline Asia’s portfolio companies, made the list.

Find out how Kiwibot is changing food delivery services using only autonomous bots.

Move Over Wall-E: The Future of Delivery is Kiwibot

Kiwibot is here to change the future of delivery.

Move Over Wall-E: The Future of Delivery is Kiwibot | Headline

Cute robots roaming the streets may sound futuristic, but they’re actually already here.