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[Taiwan Startup Investment Watch] Notable Deals, Jan-Feb 2026

2026/05/05

# Venture Investment

Lin, Yu-Hsun | Assistant Research Fellow/Research Division VI, Taiwan Institute of Economic Research

Taiwan’s early-stage investment market has long faced challenges due to limited information transparency. To address this issue, FINDIT Research Team at the Taiwan Institute of Economic Research has collected and consolidated investment data from multiple sources in recent years. In addition to publishing annual overviews of startup funding activity and tracking new early-stage capital inflows, the team provides monthly updates on recently disclosed funding transactions compiled from public sources. Through these sustained efforts, FINDIT seeks to enhance market transparency and bridge information gaps between startups and investors.

According to the latest data compiled by FINDIT Research Team, three notable startup funding deals were recorded in Taiwan from Januaryto February 2026. The largest round during this period was secured by Bananas PropTech, a digital property rental management platform, which raised approximately US$1 million. Key highlights from this period are summarized below.

DHS Innovation Technology Co., Ltd., a company specializing in advanced ballistic materials, completed a new round of funding.
Intuition and Inspiration Company, which develops camps, courses, and innovative programs that integrate career exploration, interest assessment, and drama-based learning, secured a seed round of nearly NT$10 million.
Bananas PropTech, which has launched a digital property rental management platform tailored to Taiwan’s rental market, raised approximately US$1 million.

For more detailed information on the startups featured in this period, please refer to the sections below.

DHS Innovation Technology Co., Ltd. Completes New Funding Round

Funding News

DHS Innovation Technology Co., Ltd. announced on January 9, 2026 the completion of a new funding round. The round was led by Emerging Technologies Synergy Fund 1 (ETSF1), with participation from Golden Asia Fund III, L.P., Industrial Technology Investment Corporation (ITIC), Hua Nan Venture Capital, and the National Development Fund.

DHS has leveraged its proprietary high-strength UHMWPE yarn and fabric technologies to establish an integrated production system from yarn to finished fabric, making it one of the few ballistic materials suppliers in Taiwan with full-process capabilities. This contributes to a more complete and resilient local supply chain. At the Taipei Aerospace & Defense Technology Exhibition (TADTE) 2025, DHS showcased its R&D and manufacturing achievements in UHMWPE fiber fabrics and introduced next-generation ballistic fibers along with laminated fabric solutions, attracting strong interest from both domestic and international industries.

Since its establishment, DHS has followed a business philosophy centered on “independent R&D and Taiwan-based manufacturing.” The company has established UHMWPE yarn processing and weaving production lines in Anping Industrial Park in Tainan, equipped with international-grade manufacturing systems and supported by a dedicated R&D team. It focuses on developing and producing high-performance laminated fiber fabrics that meet international ballistic protection standards. Building on its high-strength UHMWPE fiber fabric technology, DHS aims to advance local applications and process upgrading of ballistic materials across multiple sectors, including protective equipment, emergency response and rescue, and public safety, providing sustained momentum for the development of Taiwan’s advanced materials ecosystem.

This round of funding reflects strong capital market recognition of DHS’s technological foundation and growth potential. Looking ahead, the company will continue to strengthen its R&D and manufacturing capabilities in advanced ballistic materials, while expanding its domestic and international partnerships and applications in response to market demand. Leveraging its materials technology, DHS aims to provide more flexible and resilient support for Taiwan’s industrial supply chains.

For related coverage, please visit: https://www.ctee.com.tw/news/20260109701172-431202

Intuition and Inspiration Company Completes Seed Round of Nearly NT$10 Million

Funding News

Intuition and Inspiration Company announced on January 26, 2026 the completion of a seed round of nearly NT$10 million. Strategic investors in this round include established consulting firm Atelligent Global Consulting and Triangler, an international brand design firm.

Founded in 2018 as a project initiated by students from National Taiwan University, Intuition and Inspiration focuses on helping students understand the connection between academic learning and future careers through task-based experiential programs. Starting with camp programs, it has gradually evolved into a structured career education brand. Unlike conventional career programs that primarily rely on lectures or one-time visits, the company centers its product design on task-based experiential learning. To date, the team has developed more than 180 career experience modules spanning ten fields, including AI, engineering, healthcare, design, and mass communication. Each course is based on interviews with industry professionals and real-world practices, which are then translated into project-based tasks tailored for youth.

The company adopts an OMO (online-merge-offline) approach as its business model. It uses weekend career experience programs as an accessible entry point, complemented by intensive camps during winter and summer breaks to enhance engagement, and further expands into subscription-based online courses and learning kits. Together, these offerings create a continuous learning pathway supported by data-driven progress tracking.

The proceeds will support the development of standardized career experience courses, a learning data system, and expanded classroom capacity. The company targets annual revenue exceeding NT$100 million within three years. Looking ahead, Intuition and Inspiration plans to establish 20 directly operated and franchised locations across Taiwan by 2030, while advancing course licensing and instructor training. It aims to reach more than 11,000 students annually as it scales toward its growth targets.

For related coverage, please visit: https://meet.bnext.com.tw/articles/view/53012

Bananas PropTech Completes US$1 Million Funding Round

Funding News

Bananas PropTech announced on February 24, 2026 the completion of a US$1 million funding round. Investors in this round span platform businesses, venture capital, and smart energy, including Wang Zhen-Yu, founder of Addcn Technology’s 591 real estate transaction platform, Upstream Ventures, a venture capital firm focused on vertical SaaS, and DAE Instrument, a smart meter manufacturer.

Addressing key challenges in the rental market, including non-payment of rent and property management burdens, Bananas has introduced a “rent guarantee” advance payment service. When tenants fail to pay on time, the platform issues payment to landlords within five business days and handles subsequent collection and any necessary legal proceedings. This significantly reduces landlords’ cash flow risk and administrative burden.

On the risk management side, Bananas has developed a data-driven credit assessment system based on historical matching data accumulated through long-term collaboration with real estate agencies. This enables effective screening of high-risk tenants and the identification of unreliable agents. The system has become a core competitive advantage for the company and lays a solid foundation for future scaling.

As the platform continues to grow and its digital infrastructure matures, Bananas is shifting its focus toward AI and hardware integration. Its recently launched “AI-driven Inspection” feature automatically generates move-in and move-out reports, significantly reducing manual inspection time and the risk of rental disputes. The solution has already been adopted by multiple large property management operators.

The proceeds will support ongoing AI technology development and product enhancement, while accelerating partnerships with large property management operators, financial institutions, and smart device partners. Alongside the funding, Bananas also announced a strategic collaboration with DAE Instrument to jointly develop integrated hardware-software services, including smart device subscription services, to expand the market reach of its one-stop rental management platform.

In addition, Wang Zhen-Yu’s experience is expected to support Bananas in accelerating its platform expansion in the rental market, while Upstream Ventures will contribute vertical SaaS expertise to strengthen its scaling capabilities. As Taiwan’s rental market moves toward greater institutionalization, increased transparency in energy data, and rising demand for smart management solutions, Bananas’ latest initiatives are seen as an important step in addressing these structural shifts.