HKIC backs fintech unicorn WeLab to bring Hong Kong start-ups to Southeast Asia
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Hong Kong Investment Corp (HKIC), which manages HK$62 billion (US$8 billion) of funds, on Thursday formed a partnership with WeLab after acquiring an unspecified stake in the consumer finance company.
The strategic partnership with WeLab 'marks another milestone in the HKIC's investment journey', said Clara Chan Ka-chai, CEO of HKIC, adding that the fund has invested in more than 100 projects so far.
'Every Hong Kong dollar invested by the HKIC has attracted over HK$4 from long-term capital for investment,' she added.
Clara Chan, CEO of Hong Kong Investment Corporation, said the current market volatility might present some good long-term investment opportunities. Photo: Edmond So
HKIC's outlay in WeLab is its first publicly known investment in a consumer finance company, which could lead to further investments in start-ups targeted at consumers.
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