Gobi-Redbird Innovation Fund

Gobi Partners

vc$64MCo-investsLeads rounds

◆ Fund Size

$64M

◆ Location

Hong Kong

◆ Links

Website ↗

◆ Investment Thesis

To back startups spinning out of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) through later funding rounds and to support their entry into overseas markets.

◆ About Gobi Partners

The Gobi-Redbird Innovation Fund (Gobi-RIF), launched by HKUST, HKIC, and Gobi Partners, invests in early-stage startups incubated at HKUST to accelerate the commercialization of university-born DeepTech innovations into global markets. Managed by Gobi Partners, it bridges academic research with industry scalability across Asia. The fund targets high-impact sectors including biotechnology, Industry 4.0, AI and robotics, and fintech.

◆ Sectors

BiotechFintechManufacturing TechComputer VisionRobotics

◆ Stages

series-aseries-bseries-c

◆ Geography Focus

GlobalChina

◆ Notable Investments

LymowAtom SemiconductorStellerus Technology

◆ Traits

Leads rounds

Co-invests

◆ FAQ

What does Gobi-Redbird Innovation Fund invest in?

Gobi-Redbird Innovation Fund invests in Biotech, Fintech, Manufacturing Tech, Computer Vision and Robotics at the series-a, series-b and series-c stages.

Which geographies does Gobi-Redbird Innovation Fund focus on?

Gobi-Redbird Innovation Fund focuses on Global and China, and is headquartered in Hong Kong.