Companies That Help startups

Microsoft Ventures Beijing

Recently, Microsoft began consolidating its startups in Beijing initiatives. The offshoot of this move was, which effectively built on the company’s accelerator program, and its funding arm. The move is an affirmation of the promise of the global startup enterprise and this is best depicted in Microsoft Ventures’ activities in Beijing. When it was launched in the city last year, it became the largest Microsoft facility outside of the United States. The sprawling 850 square meter headquarters is home to the organization’s four-month incubator program where startups learn everything there is about the business – from developing products, design to market launch and market penetration. Today, it is the only accelerator program in China run by a multinational company. Particularly, is keen to support and accelerate ideas that seek to tap the humungous Chinese market such those engaged in mobile internet technology. Applications to the 2014 batch of its accelerator program will be accepted in the fall of 2013.

Beijing Tech Hive

is pretty straightforward in its approach towards accelerating startups in Beijing. The cornerstone of this approach rests in the three concrete benefits it offers: first, there is the opportunity to meet and network with talented peers, techies, experts and product managers. Second, it holds events and activities where startups in Beijing can connect with investors. Finally, and perhaps the most interesting of all, is that it does not merely “accelerate” but it can supposedly help startups fast-track an idea into a successful product within 54 hours!