What InvestHK does

InvestHK (Invest Hong Kong) is a department of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, established in 2000 and headquartered at 24/F Fairmont House, 8 Cotton Tree Drive, Central, Hong Kong. It is the official investment promotion agency responsible for attracting and retaining foreign direct investment into Hong Kong, operating through a headquarters team of 51–100 staff and a globally distributed network of approximately 35 offices across major commercial cities in Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, Europe, Africa, North America, and South America.

The organization delivers free, confidential advisory services from the planning stage through to launch and expansion, serving overseas and Mainland entrepreneurs, SMEs, multinational corporations, family offices, fintech companies, life and health sciences firms, and innovation and technology companies seeking to establish or scale in Hong Kong. Its core offerings are five specialized platforms — the InvestHK website (the primary gateway), StartmeupHK (startup ecosystem), GoGlobal (Mainland enterprise overseas expansion), FamilyOfficeHK (family wealth hub), and FintechHK (fintech promotion) — alongside the New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme, an investment-based residency program requiring HKD 30 million in qualifying assets. InvestHK does not develop proprietary technology products; its platforms function as informational, referral, and convening layers rather than software with technical features.

InvestHK is funded through the HKSAR Government budget and operates as a government state entity under the Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau. It generates no commercial revenue and provides all services free of charge, deriving its strategic relevance from the FDI and institutional capital it channels into Hong Kong rather than from any revenue line. Quantified outcomes include over 9,000 companies with overseas or Mainland parent companies now operating in Hong Kong and over 3,380 single-family offices established in Hong Kong by end-2025 (representing over 25% two-year growth). Strategic priorities emphasized across the 2026 period include life and health sciences (BIO 2026 delegation of 41 firms), semiconductors and integrated circuits (Suzhou promotion with Guangdong and Macao), sustainability and new energy (UK delegation), and family offices (Wealth for Good in Hong Kong Summit).

Name

InvestHK

Legal name

Invest Hong Kong

Website

https://investhk.gov.hk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

InvestHK is the Hong Kong SAR Government's investment promotion department, providing free, confidential advisory services to overseas and Mainland entrepreneurs, SMEs, multinationals, family offices, and fintech/life science firms seeking to establish or expand operations in Hong Kong. It operates a global network of approximately 35 offices across major commercial cities worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Investment Promotion and Foreign Direct Investment Advisory

NAICS

Miscellaneous Intermediation (52391), Miscellaneous Intermediation (523910)

SIC

International Affairs (9721), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Foreign Governments (8888)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Entity Setup & Expansion Advisory (Market Entry, Subsidiary Formation) (BPACAHAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Asset & Investment Management (BPAIAEAG), Equity Capital Advisory (Private Equity Placements, Growth Capital) (BPAHAOAE)

Keywords

• Foreign direct investment
• Investment promotion
• Government advisory services
• Business setup facilitation
• Market entry support

Headquarters

HQ city

Wan Chai

HQ country

Hong Kong SAR China

HQ region

Asia

Offices23 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Government-funded Services: InvestHK is a department of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government responsible for attracting and retaining foreign direct investment. Services are provided free of charge to companies seeking to establish or expand operations in Hong Kong. The organization is funded through government budgets.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

InvestHK provides free, customized advisory and facilitation services to overseas and Mainland entrepreneurs, SMEs, and multinationals seeking to establish or expand business operations in Hong Kong. Services span the full lifecycle from strategic planning, market research, and business setup, through visa and licensing assistance, to introductions to service providers, government departments, and business networks, and ongoing expansion support. The department operates a global network of investment promotion advisors in 35+ commercial cities and runs dedicated platforms for startups, fintech, family offices, and Mainland enterprise overseas expansion.

Product overview

InvestHK (Invest Hong Kong) is a government department responsible for foreign direct investment promotion. Rather than offering a traditional software product, InvestHK provides a suite of programs and platforms to attract and support companies establishing operations in Hong Kong. The core offering is the official website serving as a comprehensive resource hub, complemented by specialized platforms including StartmeupHK for startup support, GoGlobal for Mainland enterprise overseas expansion, FamilyOfficeHK for family wealth management, FintechHK for fintech ecosystem promotion, and the New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme for investment immigration. These programs operate as informational and networking platforms rather than software products with technical features.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FamilyOfficeHK: A dedicated platform for family offices operating in Hong Kong
• FintechHK
• StartmeupHK
• New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme

Products and services

• InvestHK Website
• StartmeupHK
• GoGlobal Platform
• FamilyOfficeHK
• FintechHK
• New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme (New CIES)

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 9,000 companies with overseas or Mainland parent companies operate in Hong Kong, demonstrating Hong Kong's appeal as a business destination
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers19 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and flagship.

• UK Department for Business and TrademajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 June 2026Co-hosted new energy and sustainability delegation to the UK with the UK Department for Business and Trade, promoting Hong Kong as a launchpad for green tech companies and attracting UK green tech enterprises and investors to Hong Kong.
• HKSTP (Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 June 2026HKSTP led Hong Kong's largest-ever delegation of 41 tech firms to BIO 2026 in San Diego. InvestHK collaborates with HKSTP to showcase Hong Kong's life and health tech strength, promote AI-enabled biotech, therapeutics, diagnostics, and pharma innovations, and facilitate strategic partnerships between Hong Kong companies and international counterparts.
• LabCentralmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 June 2026MOU signed between HKSTP and LabCentral at BIO 2026 to facilitate collaboration between Hong Kong biotech companies and LabCentral's innovation ecosystem in Boston.
• UNCTAD (United Nations Conference on Trade and Development)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 June 2026Strategic partnership with UNCTAD and University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership to expand TERA-Award competition globally, accelerating deployment of innovative energy and climate technologies.
• University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability LeadershipflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 June 2026Strategic partnership with UNCTAD and University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership to expand TERA-Award competition globally, promoting innovation in energy technologies for climate solutions.
• Laboratório TeutomajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 June 2026MOU signed between Zhaoke Ophthalmology and Brazil's Laboratório Teuto at BIO 2026 to expand ophthalmic pharmaceutical products in the Brazilian market.
• Guangdong ProvincemajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 May 2026Collaborative investment promotion event in Suzhou targeting semiconductor and integrated circuit industries, promoting regional development of the Greater Bay Area and Yangtze River Delta regions.
• Macao SAR GovernmentmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 May 2026Collaborative investment promotion event in Suzhou with Guangdong and Macao to target semiconductor and integrated circuit industries, emphasizing policies and advantages of the Greater Bay Area.
• Financial Services and the Treasury BureaucoreOthers · 24 March 2026Co-organized the fourth Wealth for Good in Hong Kong Summit 2026 with the Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau, convening family office decision-makers from Asia, Europe, Americas, Oceania, Middle East, and Africa.
• Milken InstitutemajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 March 2026Co-hosted forums at the Wealth for Good in Hong Kong Summit alongside Bloomberg, bringing together global family office decision-makers and industry experts.
• BloombergmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 March 2026Co-hosted forums at the Wealth for Good in Hong Kong Summit alongside Milken Institute, providing thought leadership on wealth management and family office succession.
• TERA-AwardflagshipOthers · 23 February 2026TERA-Award 2026 competition launched with record $1.15 million prize pool, attracting nearly 2,000 projects from 76 countries. Competition promotes innovative energy and climate technologies through strategic partnerships with UNCTAD and Cambridge.
• AIIB (Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 January 2026AIIB established office in Hong Kong to support regional investment and cross-border expansion, collaborating with InvestHK to attract infrastructure and strategic investments.
• Hong Kong Monetary AuthoritycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2025Euroclear partnered with HKMA on the world's first multicurrency digital bond offering—HK$6 billion digital green bonds launched in February 2024. Euroclear serves as member of Project Ensemble's Architecture Community developing tokenization standards.
• Hong Kong Economic and Trade OfficescoreOthersInvestHK operates through 14 Hong Kong Economic and Trade Offices worldwide in Asia-Pacific, Europe, Middle East, and North America, providing investment promotion services and supporting businesses considering Hong Kong.
• Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCollaborates with HKTDC on investment promotion activities, connecting potential investors with Hong Kong business opportunities and facilitating trade missions and events.
• Hong Kong CyberportcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Hong Kong Cyberport to support fintech companies and digital technology startups establishing or expanding in Hong Kong.
• Hong Kong Productivity CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReferral partnerships with HKPC for SMEs seeking funding scheme consultation and support through the SME ReachOut service.
• International Chambers of Commerce in Hong KongmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates with over 40 international chambers of commerce in Hong Kong including American Chamber, British Chamber, Australian Chamber, French Chamber, German Chamber, and others to connect businesses with networks and facilitate investment.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB): Singapore's lead government investment promotion agency, attracting multinationals and high-growth companies to set up regional HQs. Most direct peer given both target the same cross-border FDI pool and compete head-to-head for Asian regional headquarters.
• Enterprise Singapore: Singapore's enterprise development agency supporting company growth and internationalization. Directly comparable given overlapping mandates in helping companies expand overseas and attract foreign investment into Singapore.
• JETRO (Japan External Trade Organization): Japan's government-affiliated investment and trade promotion agency, attracting foreign companies to Japan and helping Japanese firms internationalize. Comparable mandate in promoting inbound FDI and cross-border expansion, with similar global office network.
• KOTRA (Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency): South Korea's national trade and investment promotion agency operating a global network to attract FDI and support Korean companies' overseas expansion. Directly comparable in scope, network reach, and free-of-charge advisory model.
• Dubai FDI: Dubai's investment development agency under the Department of Economy and Tourism, attracting foreign companies and HNW capital to the UAE. Comparable as a competing regional hub for family offices, fintech, and corporate regional HQs.
• Business France: France's national agency supporting international development of the French economy, attracting foreign investment and supporting French firms abroad. Comparable investment promotion mandate, similar global office structure, and free advisory services.
• IDA Ireland: Ireland's foreign direct investment agency attracting multinationals to establish European operations. Comparable mandate and free-government-backed advisory model, with similar focus on tech, life sciences, and financial services verticals.
• UK Department for Business and Trade: UK government department promoting inward investment into the UK and supporting UK exporters. Direct peer given active co-investment promotion partnership with InvestHK (new energy/sustainability delegation 2026) and overlapping sector mandates.
• Invest in Canada: Canadian government's investment promotion arm within the Global Affairs Canada portfolio, attracting foreign companies to establish operations in Canada. Comparable mandate with similar free advisory model and Toronto office presence.

Regional players

• China Investment Promotion Agency (CIPA): Ministry of Commerce-affiliated investment promotion body under China's central government. Highly comparable in function but primarily facilitates inbound FDI into mainland China and outbound to specific regions, sometimes complementary and sometimes competitive with InvestHK's gateway positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/InvestHKSF
• Facebookfacebook.com/487540478026410
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/invest-hong-kong

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles25 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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