AppWorks targets to bolster the startup ecosystem by facilitating strategic collaborations with large enterprises, enhancing digital transformation through innovative partnerships.

Target Information

Anne Chen, the Investor Relations Manager at AppWorks, oversees investment relations and service at this venture capital firm. Having interned at AppWorks for six months during her studies in finance at National Taiwan University, she gained invaluable experience. After graduation, she worked as a Client Relationship Manager in the Corporate Banking Division of DBS Bank, assisting both publicly listed and private companies with financial planning. After four years in commercial banking, she returned to AppWorks, eager to contribute her accumulated expertise to the entrepreneurial ecosystem. Outside of work, Anne enjoys cooking, exploring the ocean, and nurturing succulent plants.

For entrepreneurs, now is an ideal time to launch ventures, while large enterprises facing digital transformation challenges see it as the perfect opportunity to collaborate with startups. Major paradigm shifts driven by AI, IoT, blockchain, DeFi, and 5G are increasingly frequent, unveiling numerous opportunities. Entrepreneurs adept at capturing these emerging trends have a greater chance than ever to disrupt established markets by partnering with startups that possess cutting-edge insights, know-how, and innovative business models. This collaboration is emerging as one of the most effective strategies for large companies to navigate and succeed in digital transformation.

Industry Overview

The collaboration between large enterprises and startups to accelerate digital transformation is a significant ongoing trend within the AppWorks Accelerator community, which has been thriving since its launch in 2010. The AppWorks ecosystem has cultivated 395 active startups, comprising a total of 1,331 entrepreneurs with a cumulative valuation of approximately $11.07 b