Let’s build together
What is
The WNJ Ventures LAUUNCH! program fuel entrepreneurs at the earliest stages of company-building.
Our mission at LAUUNCH! is to discover and help entrepreneurs with innovative ideas looking to shape the future of next generation consumers
Deadline: 15 Jul, 2025 | Interview Period: Jul-Aug | Announcement: Sep-Oct
Build your business foundation in Hong Kong.
A intensive 3-month program designed for ambitious domestic and international founders.
>40%
Mentor guidance
From a mentor pool of 25+ experienced practitioners across business, technology and investment.
Of our prior cohorts have extended their mentors into roles as board members and/or advisors.
>60%
Go-to-market advisory
Lead generation and business development referrals and strategic advisory.
Of prior incubatees successfully obtained 2x revenue growth and/or key strategic partnerships.
>50%
Demo day showcase
Open-forum pitch day in front of top-tier investors, corporate partners and other entrepreneurs.
Successfully secured next round funding with an accumulated total of US$15M raised.
Funding & Support from HKSTP
In addition, as part of the LAUUNCH! program, startups can choose to join the HKSTP Ideation Program for up to HK$100K non-equity grant, co-working space and networking. We also closely support our teams to progress to the HKSTP Incubation Program with up to HK$1.3M in funding support.
Our Advisors
Advisors who have drive the design of our incubation program
Wing Lee
Venture Capitalist
MA MBA CA
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As venture investors, we’re always interested in what’s to come.
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Lee Murphy
Tech Executive
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I'm excited to unlock the full potential of passionate tech founders in the ecosystem.
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Carmen Mak
Talent Strategist
BSc MBA
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I'm really excited to work with entrepreneurs to help them fulfill their long-term vision.
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Didier Magloire
Finance Executive
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I support early growth companies with strategic advice, coaching and mentorship.
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Our Mentors
Mentors who have kindly volunteered to support our incubatees
Alvin Ma
Digital, Tech Transformation
Betty Wong
Tech, Comms & PR
Benjamin Wong
Family Office, Foodtech
Carmen Mak
Talent Strategist
Charles Fauchet
AI & Metaverse, Entpreneurship
Chisa Taguchi
Fundraising, Go-to-Market
Didier Magloire
Finance Executive
Ellie Patel
IP, Female Entrepreneurship
Lee Murphy
Tech Executive
Jung-Hong Kim
Tech Product, Entrepreneurship, Lean Startup
John Ku
Data Analytics & AI
Phil Welburn
HR, Entrepreneurship
Sital Ruparelia
HR, Executive Coaching
Vincent Tsui
Brand Building, Marketing, Pitching
Ray Lin
B2B Sales, Technology
Ryan Black
Consumer Brand, Entrepreneurship
Sunmie Yoo, PhD
HR, M&A Integration
Theresa Cantwell
HR, People, Leadership
Wing Lee
Venture Capitalist
Our Incubatees
To date, we have 45 incubatee/alumni projects
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