​Taiwan International Venture Capital Forum: Global Startup Edition

​​Scaling Beyond Borders — Decoding the DNA of Global Startup

​​About Event

​​The Global Startup Edition is a founder-focused workshop designed for entrepreneurs and investors aiming to scale startups across borders. This immersive session brings together experienced founders and venture capitalists to share practical insights on expanding from Taiwan to global markets, particularly the United States and Europe.

​​In today’s interconnected economy, successful startups do not grow in isolation. Taiwan plays a unique role as a global innovation hub, often seen as the “brain” of high-tech development, while markets such as the U.S. and Europe provide critical platforms for scaling, capital access, and global market validation.

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Event Highlights

​​Following the great success of the 2025 Taiwan Global Venture Forum, we are excited to launch a new series of events in 2026. These initiatives aim to strengthen the connection between Taiwan’s startup/investors and the global startup ecosystem.

​​This edition is specifically designed as a founder-centered event, bringing together:

• ​​Taiwanese founders who have successfully scaled internationally

• ​​Venture capitalists from Taiwan and the United States

• ​​Ecosystem leaders supporting cross-border growth

• ​​The launch of Prof. Yina’s new YouTube channel, featuring insights on global startups and fundraising

​​Together, we explore how Taiwanese startups can effectively enter and scale in global markets.

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​​Agenda

​​18:00 - Registration & Networking

• ​​Check-in, name badge collection, and light refreshments. 

​​18:30 - Opening Remarks

• ​​Dr. Yina Wu, Assistant Professor in VC & Entrepreneurship, National Taipei University, Taiwan. 

​​18:40 - Keynote 1: The Global VC Playbook 

• ​​Jeff Begine Ng, General Partners, Transcend Capital Partners, Hong Kong.

​​18:55 - Keynote 2: From Builder to Operator: What Actually Scales a DeepTech Startup Globally 

• ​​KT (Kai-Tse Lin), President of the UK Taiwan Junior Chamber, United Kingdom.  

​​19:10 - Keynote 3: Beyond the AI Hype: Where the Real Opportunities Lie in Silicon Valley and Beyond

• ​​Brian Yeh, Managing Partner, MatchPoint Venture Partners, USA.

​​19:25 - Keynote 4: Recent Trends in the US Deep Tech Space

• ​​Nan-Chang Chiu, Taiwania Capital Investment Director

​​19:40 - Panel Discussion & Q&A

• ​​Topic: Assessing Global Readiness: Does Your Startup Have the DNA to Scale Internationally?

​​20:00 - Networking

• ​​Open session for investors, and founders to explore strategic collaborations.

​​21:00 - Workshop ends.

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​​Featured Speakers

• ​​Yina Wu: Assistant Professor at NTPU. Advisor to numerous global VCs and startups; lead organizer of the 2025 Taiwan-UK-US VC Forum.

• ​​KT Lin: President of the UK Taiwan Junior Chamber and founder of Bellwether Industries, a UK-based innovator in eVTOL (flying car) technology.

• ​​Brian Yeh: Managing Partner at MatchPoint Venture Partners. Formerly led US investments for DG Ventures(Digital Garage Group); expert in Silicon Valley and Asian capital markets.

• ​​Jeff Begine Ng: General Partner at Transcend Capital Partners. Wharton alum and former McKinsey consultant; a serial entrepreneur and cross-border VC expert. 

​​Why Attend?

​​Participants can expect practical, actionable insights, including:

• ​​How Taiwanese startups scale from domestic markets to global expansion

• ​​Market entry strategies for the U.S. and European ecosystems

• ​​How international investors evaluate Taiwanese startups

• ​​Real-world experiences from founders who have scaled across borders

• ​​Key challenges and success factors in cross-border growth

​​Who Should Attend?

• ​​Founders preparing for international expansion

• ​​Startups aiming to enter Taiwan, the U.S. or European markets

• ​​Venture capitalists and angel investors

• ​​Ecosystem builders and innovation leaders