Renren Extends With $22M Investment In Shiftgig, An Uber For Jobs
Renren is continuing its investment push into disruptive startups. The latest deal for the once China tech titan extends its reach into jobs, with an Uber of Job – Shiftgig.
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Tuniu To Do $500M Deal With Beijing Hotel Group In Heated Rivalry For China’s Online Travel Market
Facing uphill battle against well-positioned Ctrip and Qunar in China’s online travel market, Tuniu is set to take in $500M investment from Beijing hospitality group and in a 24% stake deal.
Marry Me For Chinese Citizenship: A Socially Artistic Message
Marry Me For Chinese Citizenship is the handiwork of a NYY grad who wants to call attention to U.S. and China visa issues.
500 Startups Turns Sights On Southeast Asia, Japan And Korea
Doesn’t look like 500 Startups is stopping soon as the early investor spreads its wings with Southeast Asia funds and opts to invest more in Japan and Korea.
China’s DJI Flies Into The Valley To Tap Local R&D Talent
Drone maker DJI joins pack of China tech titans setting up R&D labs and offices in Silicon Valley to tap local talent.
GGV’s Plans To Raise $1.1 Billion Reflect Shift Of Venture To East
Asia funding raising is clearly on the upswing. GGV Capital and Sequoia Capital India are both raising mega funds for investing in emerging tech companies.
Move By China’s E-commerce Giant JD Into Silicon Valley Heats Up Market Race
JD.com’s move into Silicon Valley adds to trend of Chinese tech leaders with U.S. outposts and pursuit of cross-border business as competition grows.
SVB And Tesla Execs Launch Upshot $400M Fund To Back AngelList Startups
New Upshot fund by former execs at SVB and Tesla adds to pool of capital on AngelList for startups.
Check Out Which Tech Leaders Attended The China-US Summit In Seattle
Check out which tech leaders attended the summit in Seattle to talk about Internet standards.
Silicon Dragon Forum Propels Pasadena’s Links To China
Silicon Dragon’s conference comes to Pasadena at a time when Chinese money is hitting the streets in rapid fire.
Silicon Dragon Rises in Los Angeles: Debuts Forum Spotlighting LA-China
Los Angeles is emerging as a hub for Chinese cross-border investment and innovations, catching up with Silicon Valley. Silicon Dragon is hosting a well-timed tech innovation and venture capital conference in Los Angeles, July 29-30, at the Pasadena Convention Center.
Alibaba’s New Hub In Pasadena Signals LA Gateway To China
Alibaba’s move into Pasadena signals an opening of cross-border China and southern California business connections. These links are being framed around technology entrepreneurship, venture investment and innovation hubs.
