Darwin Venture Management

Darwin Venture Management is a Taipei-based venture capital firm with a strategic focus on early to growth-stage companies across Taiwan, Japan, and the United States. The firm targets disruptive technologies and innovative business models, with a particular interest in sectors such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), FinTech, Biotech, and Advanced Manufacturing. Their investment philosophy emphasizes fostering long-term partnerships with entrepreneurs.

Established with its first fund in 2012, Darwin Venture Management has steadily grown its presence in the venture capital landscape. The firm successfully closed its third fund, Darwin Venture Fund III, in 2021, securing $100 million in capital. This significant fund allows Darwin to continue its mission of backing promising startups that are poised for substantial growth and market disruption. The team, composed of experienced investors, entrepreneurs, and industry experts, provides not only capital but also strategic guidance and operational support to its portfolio companies, aiming to accelerate their development and market penetration.

Darwin Venture Management typically deploys initial investments ranging from $1 million to $5 million, with the potential for follow-on funding as companies achieve significant milestones. This flexible approach allows them to support companies through various growth phases. Their portfolio showcases a commitment to leading-edge innovation, including notable investments in companies like Appier, a prominent AI software company; Gogoro, a leader in electric scooters and battery-swapping infrastructure; and Perfect Corp., known for its augmented reality and AI beauty tech solutions. These investments highlight Darwin's ability to identify and back companies with strong potential for global impact.