Locations
Local on the ground, global by design.
We do not fly in. In every market below there are people who live there, institutions we run programs with, and founders we have already backed.
- 14
- markets with a page
- 21
- institutional partners
- 8
- programs listed
Canada
Canada connects research, technology talent and an international startup community across cities including Toronto, Montréal and Vancouver. Its ecosystem brings founders, universities and corporate partners together to develop new technologies and explore opportunities across North America.
India
India brings together engineering talent, entrepreneurial ambition and a diverse domestic market. Startup communities across Bengaluru, Mumbai and other cities connect founders with corporate partners and opportunities in software, digital services and international growth.
- On the ground
- Abhishek Bajaj
Hong Kong
Hong Kong connects international business and finance with a diverse startup community and the Greater Bay Area. Its networks in trade, logistics and technology offer a platform for founders and corporate partners exploring opportunities across Asian markets.
Singapore
Singapore connects Southeast Asia with global business, research and investment networks. Its ecosystem brings together startups, universities and multinational companies, creating opportunities for corporate innovation, technology development and expansion across the region.
Croatia
Croatia combines engineering expertise with an entrepreneurial technology community at the crossroads of Central and Southeast Europe. Its ecosystem offers a base for collaboration in software, mobility and industry, connecting local founders with wider European opportunities.
Portugal
Portugal connects Atlantic markets with Europe through an international startup community and a strong base of technology talent. Lisbon and Porto bring together founders, universities and corporate partners working on digital products and global growth.
- On the ground
- Julia Chernenko
Vietnam
Vietnam brings together entrepreneurial energy, engineering talent and established manufacturing networks. From Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City, its startup ecosystem offers opportunities for corporate innovation, digital services and international growth.
Japan
Japan combines deep industrial expertise with a growing openness to startup culture, offering access to one of the world's largest consumer markets and a strong corporate partner network
Institutional partners

South Korea
South Korea is one of Asia's most connected innovation economies, home to world-class tech infrastructure, top-tier universities, and major corporate accelerator programs.
- On the ground
- Jay Kwon, Andy Jeon, YoonSun Lee
- Programs run
- 3
Institutional partners
Georgia
Georgia is an emerging tech destination in the South Caucasus, with a growing startup scene, pro-business policies, and strong government-backed innovation programs.
- On the ground
- Nato Chakvetadze, Tatuli Okriashvili, Mariam Koshadze, Nia Resulidze
Institutional partners
United States
The United States remains the world's leading startup hub, offering unmatched access to capital, talent, and a deep network of global corporate partners.
- On the ground
- Timur Daudpota, Sun Choi, Tiffany Kim
- Programs run
- 1

Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia is a high-growth market at the center of the Middle East's innovation push, driven by Vision 2030 and a rapidly expanding startup ecosystem.
- On the ground
- Salem Bagami, Ahmed Eid
- Programs run
- 1
Institutional partners

Cambodia
2080 Ventures supports startup development in Cambodia through Cambodia Startup Launchpad with Khmer Enterprise. In June 2025, 2080 and the Cambodia-Japan Cooperation Center signed an agreement covering networking, knowledge sharing, and capacity building for SMEs and startups.
- On the ground
- Sirey Sum, Hulratha Heng, Sunguech Ly
- Programs run
- 1
Institutional partners

Jordan
2080 Ventures, based in Amman, plugs into Jordan’s fast-emerging innovation economy, where government initiatives and international partnerships are fueling growth in AI, fintech, and deep tech. Positioned at the crossroads of the Middle East, Jordan serves as a launchpad for regional expansion, and 2080 Ventures connects founders to global networks, capital, and mentorship to scale their solutions beyond borders.
- On the ground
- Rawan Haddad
- Programs run
- 1
Institutional partners
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