台湾初创企业生态系统：挑战与机遇
- 赖清德于5月就任台湾总统后，他的政府将标志着民主进步党史上前所未有的第三届任期
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台灣初創企業尋求新總統的指引
🌟 Lai Ching-te就任台灣總統標誌著民主進步黨連任 unprecedented unprecedented unprecedented unprecedented rule. 中國對台灣的擔憂 儘管將焦點轉向國內問題，包括擁有巨大潛力的台灣初創生態系統。 🇹🇼
當賴清德於五月就任台灣總統時，他的政府將標誌著民主進步黨連任 unprecedented unprecedented unprecedented precedent precedent precedent precedent precedent precedent precedent 的治理。 他的勝利凸顯了選民維持現狀的意願，即使台灣在持續面對中國的潛在威脅。 賴在一月當選後不久說：“全球和平與穩定取決於台灣海峽的和平。”
<p p="" 只要和平持續下去="" 台灣就有機會專注於國內問題，如能使其更具經濟競爭力的行業。="" 該生態系統仍然被台灣巨大的半導體產業蓋過。
這個初創行業在過去十年里已經取得了成長， 但它仍然面臨著後期缺乏資本的問題和使得 難以 從外國投資者獲得資金的 法規 。
但是 台灣的創業家們樂觀地︎認為 賴將採取行動 ， 包括放寬融資約束規定，並為需要多年才能發展的深科技等領域提供長期支持，並支持新興產業創造更多就業機會。
全球性電池交換和電動車公司 Gogoro 的創始人兼首席執行官鹿豪杰 Horace Luke是台灣四家 獨角獸 ⭐⭐ 之一 ， 曾與賴進行過多次關於初創生態系統的討論， 他對此持樂觀態度。
鹿 說：“看見 這個新政府 走馬上任 我感到非常興奮 ， 因為他是積極進取的， 他 作為一名醫生的背景， 他看到了提高人們生活質量的價值 同時 他還有作為該島新領導人的責任 以出臺 改善該島金融生活水平的舉措。”
💰 資助環境
賴在競選活動中做出的承諾之一是向台灣初創企業投資 1500 億台幣 （約為 47 億美元） 但觀察人士說這個數字空洞無物 。 “重點不在金額 而是在這些金額如何分配” SparkLabs Taipei 聯合創始人兼管理合夥人 Edgar Chiu 說道。
他補充說，台灣政府應該看到南韓和日本作為一個證據，即政府支持可以讓初創生態系統有多大的發展。 在南韓，已經有多次注入資金 比如 2024 年耗資 28 億美元 和由國有的韓國創業投資公司管控的 16.1 億美元。截至 2022 年 南韓已經有 22 家獨角獸，從 17 年的 3 家 跨越出來。
台灣政府實施的一些建議包括國家發展基金的配對計劃 和 對更成熟初創企業的投資 早期投資者 Taiwania 和 Startup Island 這些將台灣初創企業帶到像日本和矽谷這樣的地方 以見到潛在的投資者和客戶。
但對從私人股本投資者 集資的初創公司 尤其是國際投資者 這一過程往往充滿挑战。 其結果是許多初創公司註冊加勞維海公司或離岸公司。 這是因為 經濟部投審會審查外國投資往往需要很長時間，這個過程對初創公司來說 需要更多透明度 。 Edgar Chiu 說道：“這個程序如何變得更高效 因為現在就 像一個黑盒子 你不知道背後是什麼 你也不知道應該向誰諮詢 他還補充說 “我們投 資的許多初創公司，大多數 或者說 70% 均是台灣公司 他們面臨的挑戰是 提高下一輪融資時 所有這些投資者都來自台灣之外。”
⭐ 問: 台灣政府如何改善初創企業的資金環境？
答: 一個重要的步驟是战略和高效地分配承诺的資金。 台灣可以從南韓和日本學習， 那些成功通過政府支持發展了他們的初創生態系統。 此外 簡化審閱外國投資的流程並增加透明度將吸引更多國際投資者。 這將有助於初創公司獲得他們所需的資金以實現增長。
⭐ 問: 台灣為支持初創生態系統做了哪些努力？
答: 台灣政府已實施各種措施， 例如國家發展基金的配對計劃和對成熟初創企業的投資。 早期投資者 Taiwania 和 Startup Island 也已成立。 這些計劃旨在將台灣 初創企業與全球科技中心，如日本和矽谷 的潜在投资者和客户 聯系起来。
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🌍 Going global
Another challenge startups face is that many government policies designed to help businesses go abroad are focused on the manufacturing and semiconductor industries – which is unsurprising, given how central these are to Taiwan’s economy.
Many of Taiwan’s startups eye international expansion as soon as they launch because it has a population of just 24 million people. Taiwan’s size makes it unlikely to produce a unicorn that only serves the domestic market, Chiu said. So to produce more unicorns, startups need more seed-stage funding, and then during their growth stage, they need to start thinking global.
One of the reasons FunNow expanded was because it wanted to take advantage of the first-mover advantage in countries without similar apps, Chang said. It’s currently focused on growing in Southeast Asia and is present in the Philippines, Thailand, Singapore, and Malaysia.
Southeast Asia is a target for many other startups, and in 2016, the Tsai administration implemented the New Southbound Policy in a bid to make it easier for Taiwanese businesses to expand into South Asia, Southeast Asia, Australia, and New Zealand.
But startups still face a lot of obstacles, said Chang. He adds the New Southbound Policy was a step in the right direction, but startups looking at new markets need more help from the government. Obstacles they face include different tax regulations and requirements for foreign businesses in each new market.
Chang wants to see more tax incentives for tech startups, noting that there are substantial tax breaks already in existence for the biotech and semiconductor industries.
Another thing Taiwan’s government can do is offer clarity about legal and tax issues, including around money transfers. For example, FunNow wanted to buy Meta and Facebook advertisements for distribution in Malaysia but had to figure out if they had to pay taxes on the purchase in Taiwan, the United States, or Malaysia.
SparkLabs’ Chiu is optimistic that Lai will enact policies to support the globalization of Taiwan’s tech industry. “I think Lai Ching-te is going to take more aggressive action supporting startups that want global expansion since the Taiwan market is very small, and I think it’s necessary for us to do global expansion,” he said.
⭐ Q: What challenges do Taiwanese startups face when expanding globally?
A: Taiwanese startups face various obstacles when expanding into new markets. These include different tax regulations, legal issues, and requirements for foreign businesses in each market. To support startups in their global expansion efforts, the government can provide more tax incentives specifically for tech startups and offer clarity in areas such as legal and tax issues, including money transfers.
👥 Creating jobs and long-term growth
One of Lai’s campaign promises was to create 20,000 startup jobs. Gogoro’s Luke believes that startups can create new jobs, emphasizing the importance of long-term support for industries that can lead to mass adoption and job creation. By focusing on sectors like energy, mobility, and electric vehicles, Taiwan can not only create thousands of jobs but also establish a sustainable tech ecosystem.
SparkLabs’ Chiu believes that quality is more important than quantity when it comes to job creation. Rather than solely focusing on the number of jobs, it’s crucial to consider job quality, especially in a future where AI and automation are expected to take over many tasks. Long-term growth for startups, particularly in deep tech sectors that require years of development, should be a priority.
⭐ Q: How can Taiwan create sustainable job growth in the startup ecosystem?
A: Taiwan can create sustainable job growth in the startup ecosystem by focusing on industries that have a strong competitive edge and can provide long-term stability. Emphasizing sectors such as clean energy, mobility, and electric vehicles allows for the creation of thousands of jobs and ensures continuous innovation and development within the country.
⭐ Q: Why is long-term support important for startups in sectors like deep tech?
A: Deep tech startups often require a significant amount of time to develop their innovations before commercialization. Without long-term support from the government, these startups may struggle to survive and reach their full potential. By providing ongoing support, Taiwan can cultivate new technologies and industries that will drive future economic growth.
With the right government support, Taiwan’s startup ecosystem has great potential to flourish. As Lai Ching-te steps into office, it’s an exciting time for entrepreneurs and investors alike. By addressing funding challenges, facilitating global expansion, and fostering long-term growth, Taiwan can establish itself as a thriving hub for innovation.
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