Heliant Ventures

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Portfolio · 5

SP Nano

Nanotechnology-enhanced Composite Materials

2 rounds $5.8M committed Latest: 2017-10

Geneformics

Genomic Data Storage Solutions

2 rounds Latest: 2015-12

Corephotonics

Dual-camera Imaging Technologies

1 round $18.0M committed Latest: 2015-02

Pebbles Interfaces

Motion Sensors for 3D Human Gesture Interaction

1 round $11.0M committed Latest: 2013-08

Silentium

Solutions for Active Noise Control

1 round $260K committed

Investment activity

2 portfolio exits on record.

Q&A

What is Heliant Ventures' primary investment focus?

Heliant Ventures is a Hong Kong-based venture capital firm specializing in early-stage and seed investments, with a focus on technology-driven sectors such as enterprise applications, life sciences, and high-tech industries.

When was Heliant Ventures founded and by whom?

Heliant Ventures was founded in 2012 by Benjamin Weiss.

Can you name a notable exit for Heliant Ventures?

Heliant Ventures saw an exit in January 2019 when Corephotonics, a dual-camera imaging technologies company, was acquired by Samsung Electronics for $155M.

What is another significant exit for Heliant Ventures?

In July 2015, Heliant Ventures had an exit with Pebbles Interfaces, a company focused on motion sensors for 3D human gesture interaction, which was acquired by Meta for $60M.

Which sectors does Heliant Ventures primarily invest in?

Heliant Ventures shows a concentration in Industrial Technologies, Health Tech & Life Sciences, and Media & Entertainment Technologies.

What investment stages does Heliant Ventures typically engage in?

Heliant Ventures primarily invests in Seed and Pre-Seed stages.

Who is a key member of the Heliant Ventures team?

Ben Weiss serves as the Managing General Partner at Heliant Ventures.

What kind of support does Heliant Ventures provide to its portfolio companies?

Heliant Ventures provides end-to-end support to its portfolio companies, including assistance in opening sales channels across Asia and Australia.