Getech makes computer integrated manufacturing (CIM) software for semiconductor manufacturing and other sectors including new energy, consumer electronics, and automotive. Its products cover from wafer manufacturing, packaging and testing, to finished product assembly and support multi-workshop and multi-factory production management. Funds will be used to increase investment in semiconductor products, particularly focusing on AI and big data to enable software and algorithm-driven equipment. A spin out from TCL founded in 2018, it is based in Guangzhou, China. Small business loans are a more traditional way of getting startup capital, which means they may be easier for some startups to get than…
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The Investor’s Perspective: Understanding Venture Capital Funding
Accelerators choose a cohort of early-stage founders to take part in a development programme with mentorship, which is handy for first-time founders without existing connections. Participants can also get a cash injection when they ‘graduate’, but usually have to give up some equity — though that’s usually no more than 10%. As a corporate lawyer, I have dealt with international transactions, complex litigation and arbitration, regulatory compliance, and multijurisdictional tax planning. In March 2021, I started my firm and shifted my professional focus to working with start-ups, small businesses, entrepreneurs, and families. I help my clients structure and run their…