8 Hours Ahead

8 Hours Ahead is a specialist technology landing, scaling, and investment platform for the Chinese market, aiming to facilitate the establishment of pioneering Sino-global businesses. The company partners with Series A-E deep tech companies, providing a "plug and play" demand-led solution for market entry and scaling, known as China-as-a-Service (CaaS). This encompasses five core services tailored to enable landing, scaling, and investment. Through collaboration with multiple ecosystem partners, including city and national level government groups, 8 Hours Ahead can capitalize on its strong network of Chinese corporate partners with extensive B2B connections and access to various funding pools, including government grants, subsidized loans, and VC. With 15 full-time staff in China and world-leading Sino-global legal advice, the company is well-equipped to serve as an in-country partner. As of 2019, their areas of focus span Agtech, Cleantech, Medtech, Smart Industry, and Cities, reflecting their commitment to driving innovation in sectors such as IoT and AgriTech.