National Development Fund Business Angel Investment Program

Objectives:

• To provide financial support and resources to early-stage startups and innovative entrepreneurial teams.
• To encourage private angel investors to invest in promising startups by sharing investment risks.
• To foster the growth of Taiwan’s startup ecosystem and promote innovation-driven economic development.

Target Beneficiaries:

• Early-stage startups and new entrepreneurial teams in Taiwan seeking seed or early growth capital.
• Individual angel investors or angel investment groups interested in co-investing with the government fund.
• Startups with innovative business models and high growth potential.

Application Process:

• Startups apply for investment through designated angel investors or investment institutions affiliated with the program.
• Angel investors conduct due diligence and select startups for investment.
• The program co-invests alongside angel investors, providing matching funds to reduce investment risk.
• Ongoing support and consultation are provided to startups and investors through the program office.

Key Features:

• Co-investment model where the government fund matches angel investors’ capital, typically sharing investment risks.
• Focus on early-stage innovation-driven enterprises to accelerate their development.
• Support services including consultation, networking events, and promotional activities to connect startups with investors.
• Regional outreach with dedicated contact points in northern, central, southern, and eastern Taiwan to facilitate access.
• Regular promotional and explanatory meetings to inform and assist startups and investors about the program.

This program aims to strengthen Taiwan’s entrepreneurial ecosystem by leveraging both public and private investment resources to nurture innovative startups and stimulate economic growth.

For more details, the program is managed by the Executive Yuan National Development Fund Management Committee and the Taiwan Venture Capital Association, with contact and support offices available across Taiwan.