Taiwan Venture Capital Association

What Taiwan Venture Capital Association does

Taiwan Venture Capital Association (TVCA, 中華民國創業投資商業同業公會) is the national trade association for Taiwan's venture capital industry. Founded in 1992 by 22 VC firms and elevated to national-level status in 1998, TVCA is headquartered in Taipei's Songshan District with a 12-person staff and represents 126 VC member firms plus 12 supporting (corporate/ecosystem) members. The association convenes Taiwan's VC industry, advocates policy positions, and acts as a bridge between VC firms, startups, corporates, and government regulators including the National Development Council, Ministry of Economic Affairs, and Securities and Exchange Commission.

TVCA's product portfolio is a mix of digital platforms, signature events, and government program administration rather than technology products. Core platforms include the official tvca.org.tw website, the 創創燒 podcast (103+ episodes), the 創投專欄 VC Perspectives column (46+ articles), and an e-newsletter service. Flagship events include the annual Taiwan Venture Capital and Private Equity Conference (2026台灣創投暨私募投資年會, themed 'BEYOND' with cross-border focus), the 創投之星 awards, the 創創燒 badminton tournament, the Startup Blooming Alliance Competition (co-convened with NDC, NT$300M+ prize pool), and the VentureStar New Taipei Challenge. The strategically most significant product line is the National Development Fund's Startup Angel Investment Program, for which TVCA has served as execution agency since April 2018, deploying NT$15+ billion into 270+ startups. TVCA has no proprietary software, no AI/ML capability, and runs on standard digital infrastructure; its technical surface is conventional web and content tooling.

Revenue is generated across three streams: (1) recurring annual membership dues — NT$20,000 one-time entrance plus NT$70,000+/year for VC Members, NT$30,000/year for Supporting Members; (2) event revenue from the annual conference, awards program, and tournaments (e.g., NT$4,500/team badminton team registration); and (3) administrative fees for executing the National Development Fund Angel Investment Program. The association is member-governed through an elected board and is not publicly traded; it operates as a non-profit trade body.

Name

Taiwan Venture Capital Association

Legal name

中華民國創業投資商業同業公會

Website

https://tvca.org.tw

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Taiwan's national venture capital trade association founded in 1992, serving 126 VC member firms and 12 supporting members through membership services, industry events, policy advocacy, and execution of the National Development Fund's Startup Angel Investment Program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trade Association Services

NAICS

Miscellaneous Intermediation (52391)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Geography-Focused Venture Capital (Regional/Emerging Markets) (FSANAAAE)

Keywords

• Venture capital association
• Industry advocacy
• Investment networking
• Trade association services
• Venture capital training

Headquarters

HQ city

Taipei

HQ country

Taiwan

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees from VC members and supporting members form the core revenue stream for the association's operations.
2. Event Revenue: Revenue from organizing events such as the Taiwan VC Annual Conference, sports events (badminton/basketball tournaments), and other networking activities.
3. Government Project Execution: TVCA serves as the executing agency for the National Development Fund's Startup Angel Investment Program, receiving administrative fees for program management.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Taiwan Venture Capital Association is the national trade association for Taiwan's venture capital industry, founded in 1992 by 22 VC firms and restructured as a national-level body in 1998. It provides industry advocacy, policy consultation with government, professional training and certification, networking forums, annual conferences, and market research to its 126 VC firm members and 12 supporting corporate members. Revenue is generated through membership dues, event participation fees, and execution of government-commissioned projects.

Product overview

Taiwan Venture Capital Association (TVCA) is Taiwan's national trade association for the venture capital industry, serving as the voice and connector of Taiwan's VC ecosystem. Rather than offering a unified technology product, TVCA provides a portfolio of platforms and programs including its official website and news portal, the 創創燒 Podcast for industry content, the 創投專欄 (VC Perspectives) thought leadership column, and an e-newsletter subscription service. The association organizes signature events including the annual Taiwan Venture Capital Conference, the 創投之星 (VC Star) Awards program, and the 創創燒羽球賽 (Innovation Badminton Tournament) for ecosystem networking. TVCA also administers government programs including the National Development Fund Angel Investment Program and co-organizes major startup competitions such as the 創業綻放 - 創業大聯盟競賽 and the VentureStar New Taipei Challenge.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• VC Firm Membership Annual membership for venture capital firms operating in Taiwan, providing access to industry advocacy, policy consultation with government, networking events, training programs, and market research. Currently 126 VC firms participate as members.
• Supporting Corporate Membership Annual membership for corporations and financial institutions that support Taiwan's venture capital ecosystem, providing engagement with the VC community, market intelligence, and networking opportunities. Currently 12 organizations participate as supporting members.
• VC Industry Conferences and Networking Events Annual conferences, forums, and networking events that connect venture capital firms with entrepreneurs, startups, investors, and supporting institutions in Taiwan's VC ecosystem.
• Professional Training and Certification Professional development programs and certification courses for venture capital practitioners in Taiwan, covering industry practices, regulatory frameworks, and investment methodologies.
• Government-Commissioned Project Execution Contract services for Taiwan government agencies involving execution of industry development projects, research initiatives, and policy programs related to the venture capital and startup ecosystem.
• Industry Research and Publications Market research reports, industry data publications, and analysis on Taiwan's venture capital market trends, investment activity, and ecosystem developments for members and external stakeholders.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 327 operating VC firms represented or connected through membership
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Taiwan Private Equity Association (TPEA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026TVCA and TPEA jointly organize events including the Taiwan VC Annual Conference, VentureStar Challenge, and international exchange activities. The two associations collaborate on policy advocacy and ecosystem development initiatives.
• National Development Fund - Startup Angel Investment ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1992TVCA serves as the executing agency for the National Development Fund's Startup Angel Investment Program (國發基金創業天使投資方案). This program has invested in over 270 startups with cumulative investment exceeding NT$15 billion, making it Taiwan's largest early-stage investment program.
• BLOCK71 SingaporemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBLOCK71, as the startup ecosystem platform of National University of Singapore (NUS), partnered with TVCA for the 'Unlocking Taiwan × Singapore: Where Capital Meets Startups' event. Over 150 participants attended to explore cross-border capital deployment and startup internationalization.
• AppWorks VenturesmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAppWorks, founded in 2010, has built an ecosystem of over 2,000 startups including regional unicorns like Carousell and ShopBack. AppWorks partner Joseph Chan serves as TVCA Vice Chairman.
• Hive VenturesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTaiwanese AI-focused VC fund represented at the Taiwan-Singapore exchange event.
• Openspace CapitalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSoutheast Asian VC fund participating in the Taiwan-Singapore ecosystem exchange.
• Kyoto University iCapminorGTM or Marketing PartnerJapanese university-affiliated venture capital participating in cross-border startup exchange.
• Taiwan AI School (台灣人工智慧學校)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTaiwan AI School, founded in 2017, has collaborated with over 1,500 organizations and trained over 13,000 AI talents. TVCA co-organizes AI-focused events with the school, including the 2026 Board Director AI Governance Forum.
• New Taipei City Government Youth Affairs BureaumajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTVCA partners with New Taipei City to co-organize the VentureStar Challenge (新北新創之星挑戰賽), combining competition with VC mentorship and investment matching programs.
• National Development Council (國發會)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTVCA collaborates with the National Development Council as co-convener for the '創業綻放—創業大聯盟競賽' (Startup Blooming Alliance Competition), Taiwan's largest startup competition with over 2,800 team registrations and NT$300+ million in prize money.
• VICTOR Sports (勝利體育)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerTaiwan's leading badminton brand partners with TVCA for the annual '創創燒羽球賽' (VC Sports Tournament), providing professional equipment and sponsorship.
• Ministry of Economic Affairs - Industrial Development AdministrationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTVCA works with the Industrial Development Administration on VC regulatory matters, including the Limited Partnership VC Tax Incentive Program amendments.
• Securities and Exchange Commission (證交所)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTVCA collaborates with Taiwan Stock Exchange on Innovation Board (創新板) promotions and helping startups access capital markets.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• European Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (Invest Europe): Europe's PE and VC industry association, operating at a regional level across multiple jurisdictions. Comparable to TVCA as an industry body but operates at a larger regional scale with broader scope.

Direct peers

• National Venture Capital Association (NVCA): U.S. national trade association for the venture capital industry, providing policy advocacy, member services, and industry data to VC firms. Directly comparable to TVCA as a national VC industry body serving member firms and engaging with policy makers.
• Hong Kong Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (HKVCA): Hong Kong's industry association for VC and PE firms, providing networking, advocacy, and training. Comparable to TVCA as a regional Asian VC trade body with similar two-tier membership model and government engagement.
• Indian Venture and Alternate Capital Association (IVCA): India's VC and alternative capital industry association, providing policy advocacy, research, and member services. Comparable to TVCA as an emerging-market VC trade association with similar member-tier structure and government engagement.
• British Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (BVCA): UK's trade association for the PE and VC industry, offering policy advocacy, research, and member events. Comparable to TVCA as a mature, established national VC/PE industry body with government engagement and tiered membership.
• Korea Venture Capital Association (KVCA): Korea's national VC trade association, representing VC firms and providing industry statistics, policy advocacy, and international linkages. Highly comparable to TVCA as a Northeast Asian VC industry body with similar government coordination role.
• Australian Investment Council (AIC): Australia's peak industry body for private capital (PE and VC), offering policy advocacy, research, and networking. Comparable to TVCA as a national trade association for private capital with government relations and member-driven programs.
• Singapore Venture Capital & Private Equity Association (SVCA): Singapore's VC/PE industry association, recently renamed to SVCA. Closely comparable to TVCA as a regional Asian trade association that has increasingly partnered with TVCA on cross-border initiatives (e.g., 2026 Unlocking Taiwan × Singapore event).
• Japan Venture Capital Association (JVCA): Japan's national VC industry association, providing industry data, policy advocacy, and member networking. Comparable to TVCA as a national Asian VC trade association; Kyoto University iCap has direct partnership linkages with TVCA.
• Taiwan Private Equity Association (TPEA): Taiwan's sister trade association for the private equity industry, co-organizing the annual conference and VC Star Awards with TVCA. Directly comparable as the domestic PE counterpart with overlapping leadership (Secretary-General Solid Sie serves both).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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