Hong Kong's Start-Up Ecosystem Booms Under HKIC, but Talent Attraction Remains a Challenge
ByAinvest
Tuesday, Dec 23, 2025 4:31 am ET1min read
The Hong Kong Investment Corporation (HKIC) has successfully established an ecosystem for start-ups to raise funds, resulting in a tripling of deals for VC firms like MindWorks. The HKIC has invested in over 150 projects, leveraging more than HK$6 of private capital for every Hong Kong dollar invested. Despite its success, the high cost of living in Hong Kong may deter talent from joining local VC firms.

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