Global VC Forum x Meet Taipei 2026
About the Event
Meet Taipei is one of Taiwan’s leading startup exhibitions, bringing together founders, venture investors, corporate leaders and innovation partners from Taiwan and around the world. As part of Meet Taipei 2026, Global VC Forum convenes international LPs, VCs, CVCs and startup founders for an afternoon of insights, dialogue and new connections.
Explore how Asian LPs select global funds, where cross-border venture investment is heading, and what founders need to know about raising capital internationally.
Event Agenda
A simple schedule for our afternoon together. All times are Taiwan time (GMT+8).
14:00–14:30 PM Registration & Networking
14:30–14:35 PM Opening Remarks
Speaker: Dr. Yina Wu — Assistant Professor, National Taipei University, Taiwan
Speaker: Ryan Kuo — Executive Vice President, CDIB Capital, Taiwan
14:35–14:50 PM
Speaker: Dr. Yina Wu — Assistant Professor, National Taipei University, Taiwan
Title: 2026 Taiwan Startup Go Global Report — English Version Launch. Get a first look at the 2026 Taiwan Startup Go Global Report, offering fresh insights into Taiwan's evolving startup ecosystem and its connections to global venture capital.
14:50–15:05 PM
Speaker: Mikey Kailis — Principal, Counterpart Ventures; Co-Creator, Counter Club, USA Global CVC trends, emerging investment strategies and opportunities for international collaboration.
Title: Global CVC Report: Trends & Opportunities in Corporate Venture Capital
15:05–15:30 PM
Panel Discussion: Beyond Borders: The Future of Global Venture Capital Investment
Moderator: Mikey Kailis — Counterpart Ventures, USA
Panelists:
Cindy Lin — Vice President, Premier Capital Management Corp., Taiwan
Taiwan CVC/VC Representative (TBD)
15:30–15:50 PM
Panel Discussion: Inside the Asian LP Mind: What Makes a Global VC Attractive?
Moderator: Dr. Yina Wu — National Taipei University
Panelists:
Kyle Chen — Marketing Vice President, CTBC Venture Capital, Taiwan
Alyssa — Accelerator Director, AppWorks, Taiwan
15:50–16:10 PM
Panel Discussion: The Secret Sauce of Raising Funding Overseas
Moderator: Michelle Lin — Investment VP, AppWorks, Taiwan
Panelists:
Minjoo Kim — Partner, Storm Ventures, USA
Daphne Zhao — Investor Relations, Type One Ventures, USA
16:10-17:00 PM Closing Remarks & Networking
Why Attend?
Be among the first to hear insights from two featured 2026 reports on startup internationalization and global CVC trends.
Understand how LPs evaluate global fund managers, and cross-border partnerships.
Learn what international investors look for when startups raise funding and enter new markets.
Meet leading VCs, CVCs, LPs, founders, and ecosystem leaders during dedicated networking time.
Who Should Attend
Venture investors & capital allocators — VCs, CVCs, institutional LPs, family offices, angel investors, and fund managers seeking global investment and partnership opportunities.
Startup founders & leadership teams — Teams planning overseas expansion, fundraising, or partnerships with international venture and corporate investors.
Ecosystem builders — Accelerators, universities, research organizations, policymakers, and other partners supporting cross-border innovation.