The Next Frontier
Gobi Admiralty manages the AEF Greater Bay Area (AEF GBA) Fund, which is a fund dedicated to supporting startups in the region and growing the local ecosystem. The Greater Bay Area (GBA) is the next major developmental region for China, and also represents one of the most viable single markets for aspiring entrepreneurs. The acceleration of innovation in technology sectors and emergence of startup ecosystems throughout GBA present immediate investment opportunities.
Access to the broad Alibaba ecosystem in both Greater China and ASEAN is a key factor in ensuring the success of Gobi's investments.
Gobi has played a key role in nurturing the local Hong Kong startup ecosystem and is in a strong position to extend its influence and contribute to the broader developmental role that Hong Kong is poised to play within the GBA.
The AEF GBA Fund will have the opportunity to leverage the existing pool of pre-screened startups for investment and help them expand within the GBA.
The Greater Bay Area (GBA) is a visionary development plan to enhance synergy and cooperation across all industries by integrating 9 cities in the Pearl River Delta consisting of Dongguan, Foshan, Guangzhou, Huizhou, Jiangmen, Shenzen, Zhaoqing, Zhongshan, Zhuhai with two special administrative regions – Hong Kong and Macao.
Favourable cross-border policies and infrastructures were recently introduced
to drive regional integration and ease of doing business.
The commencement of HK-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge and Hong Kong section of High-speed rail in 2018 has increased the rate of travelling speed by 34% from Hong Kong to Guangzhou. All GBA cities are now accessible within 3 hours of transportation by rail from Central Hong Kong compared to just 5 cities in 2010.
Gobi Admiralty is dedicated to supporting founders and startups in Hong Kong and the GBA. Gobi currently manages the Alibaba Hong Kong Entrepreneurs Fund (AEF) and the AEF Greater Bay Area Fund, with the AEF as a sole limited partner and an anchor limited partner respectively. It is an SFC Type 9 licensed entity in Hong Kong.
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