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AppWorks
AppWorks manages early-stage investments from its Taipei base with an estimated $212 million under management.
AppWorks
AppWorks was established in 2009 by Jamie Lin. The firm invests in seed and early-stage startups with a focus on consumer internet opportunities in China and Taiwan. AppWorks deploys capital across seed, startup, and growth stages. It participates in direct investments and maintains relationships with co-investors including Fubon Group and the National Development Fund of Taiwan, the latter serving as an LP in AppWorks Fund III. The firm also holds positions in digital assets such as Bitcoin and various Web3 tokens. Its geographic reach centers on Taiwan and Greater China. The firm maintains a strategic alliance with Taiwan Mobile formed in 2019. Jamie Lin also oversees the Jamie Lin Charity Fund. AppWorks led the creation of the Taiwan chapter of the Global Entrepreneurship Network. AppWorks combines accelerator operations with fund management, allowing it to provide both capital and operational support to selected companies.
General information
Firm type
Generalist
Year founded
2009
AUM
212 (Altss estimate)
Location
Region
Asia
Country
Taiwan
City
Taipei
Corporate office
Taipei, Taiwan
Principals
Jamie Lin
Chairman and Founding Partner
Joseph Chan
Partner
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at AppWorks?
Jamie Lin serves as Chairman and Founding Partner. Joseph Chan is listed as Partner.
Does AppWorks participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
AppWorks makes direct investments in startups and also raises its own funds, with the National Development Fund of Taiwan acting as an LP in Fund III.
What investment stages does AppWorks typically target?
The firm focuses on seed, startup, and growth stages within early-stage venture.
Where does AppWorks source deal flow?
AppWorks operates an accelerator program that surfaces opportunities in the Chinese consumer internet and Taiwanese startup ecosystems.
How is AppWorks related to Taiwan Mobile?
A strategic alliance was formed in 2019, with Jamie Lin serving as President of Taiwan Mobile.
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