Capital Union Investments
About us
Capital Union Investments is an innovative firm that partners with entrepreneurs of revolutionary companies to grow into the future.
For 17 years, CUI has served as the bridge for growth between East and West
Companies
Empowering Entrepreneurs to Ignite Transformation Across Industries
World’s largest social network
EXIT - NASDAQ - META
Groupon
Global ecommerce marketplace
EXIT - Aquistion
Prenetics
Genomics-driven health science company
EXIT - NASDAQ - PRE
Proteus
Ground-breaking digital medicine
EXIT - Aquistion
NextVR
Leader in broadcasting live events in virtual reality
EXIT - Aquistion - Apple
VNTANA
3D platform to convert, optimize, collaborate, share, and publish 3D assets.
Tenjin
Ad measurement for mobile games and app developers assets.
Surkus
Technology company matching businesses with their ideal crowd
Community
SMS marketing platform used by the biggest celebrities and politicians
Trendy Butler
Men’s apparel subscription service driven by AI and technology
Moocho
Mobile payment and reward app that allows college students to make purchases on and off-campus
mydress.com
Leading fast fashion e-commerce platform in HK
Ener-Core
Renewable technology which enables the conversion of waste gases to clean energy
Heal
Delivers high-quality house calls and is designed to be your family doctor
Dash Living
Premier co-living spaces for digital nomads, expats, and professionals in major cities.
Heals
CUI leads medical platform Heals in securing $5m USD funding.
Oct 2023
Aposense
CUI facilitates $8M USD funding for Nobel Laureate's biotech venture, Aposense.
Oct 2023
Virtual Kitchen
CUI Backs Japanese Virtual Kitchen Venture with Investment.
Oct 2023
Team
At CUI we are dedicated to investing in the future and identifying economic opportunities. We support diverse entrepreneurs and companies, while serving as a vital bridge between East and West.
Jason Mok
Founder
Jason Mok is a highly successful investor and serial entrepreneur, having launched several startups and now serving as the founder and managing director of Capital Union Investments, a premier Hong Kong investment firm. He has made multiple strategic investments, achieving notable successes with companies such as Facebook, Groupon, and NextVR.
In addition to his role at Capital Union, Jason serves on the boards of several publicly listed companies in Hong Kong, focusing on healthcare and alternative energy solutions. He represents investment interests for ultra-high-net-worth investors, whose collective assets are valued in the hundreds of billions of US dollars.
Jason is dedicated to creating value, leveraging his extensive network of investors and company leaders to uncover opportunities capable of developing their businesses.
The firm’s distinctive investment approach combines unique insights, local expertise, and enhanced operational capabilities, setting it apart from conventional private investment funds.
Jason holds a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from The Ohio State University.
Shen Yan
Mr. Yan was Deutsche Bank’s Managing Director and Head of the firm’s Institutional Client Group for Asia with responsibilities for coverage of the bank’s investing clients across Fixed Income, Equity, Currencies, Credit, Funds, Commodities, and Derivatives Products. In addition, Mr. Yan served as a member of Deutsche bank’s China Executive Committee where he was actively involved with the Bank’s strategic growth initiatives in China. He also served as a director at Zhong De Securities, a securities joint venture established by Deutsche Bank and Shanxi Securities in China.
Prior to joining Deutsche Bank in 2006, Mr. Yan served as a managing director and the Head of Fixed Income Distribution for Asia Pacific at Credit Suisse based in Hong Kong and he was a member of the firm’s Asia Pacific Operating Committee. Mr. Yan worked at Credit Suisse both in New York and Hong Kong for over 10 years.
Mr. Yan started his banking career in 1994 with Lehman Brothers in New York. He holds a MS in Finance from Baruch College and a BS in Business Administration from Grand Canyon University in Phoenix AZ. Mr. Yan is an active philanthropist, and served as the founding Chairman of the YK Pao School foundation and its developmental committee.
Harry Bethwaite
Harry’s career launched globally as a professional sailor, a legacy rooted in his family’s prominent history in the sport. Over a decade, he collaborated with Jason in multiple projects, gaining significant business insights in China.
After completing his Bachelor of Business from the University of Technology Sydney, Harry pivoted to finance, focusing on Mergers and Acquisitions and Equity Capital Markets in investment banking. His role involved expertly managing intricate deals and innovative strategies. At CUI, Harry’s international background enhances his financial expertise, providing exceptional insights and an advantageous perspective in venture capital strategy.
