BTD VenturesBTD 创投 · Big Trade Data

Approach

We invest where trade data changes the answer.

Our thesis is narrow on purpose. We back companies in global trade where access to BTD's data and customers gives a founder an unfair advantage.

Focus areas

Four themes, one market.

Stage
Pre-seed to Series A
Initial cheque
US$250k – US$3M
Geography
China, Southeast Asia, and companies selling into or out of them
Ownership
Flexible; we lead, co-lead or follow

01

Trade intelligence & AI

Models and products that turn customs, shipping and company data into decisions: sourcing, pricing, compliance, risk and demand forecasting.

Examples

  • Agentic sourcing
  • Trade compliance copilots
  • Counterparty risk

02

Cross-border fintech

Payments, FX, trade finance and credit rails for SMEs that sell across borders and are under-served by banks.

Examples

  • Embedded trade finance
  • SME credit scoring
  • Multi-currency treasury

03

Logistics & supply chain

Software and asset-light networks that make freight, customs and fulfilment visible, bookable and reliable.

Examples

  • Digital freight
  • Customs automation
  • Supply-chain visibility

04

Software for exporters

Go-to-market, CRM, marketing and operations tools built for the way manufacturers and traders actually sell overseas.

Examples

  • Export CRM
  • B2B marketplaces
  • Digital marketing for trade

How we help

What portfolio companies get from the group.

  • Proprietary data

    Portfolio companies get structured access to BTD's global trade database: 230+ markets, 80 million trading companies, and two decades of customs, bill and statistical records.

  • Distribution on day one

    BTD serves exporters, importers, logistics firms, banks and research institutions. We open those customer relationships to the companies we back.

  • Operators, not tourists

    Our team has built and shipped seven generations of the BTD platform. We know what it takes to sell data and software to trading businesses in China and abroad.

  • Patient, aligned capital

    We invest from the group's balance sheet. No fund clock, no forced exits: we can hold through cycles and follow on when it matters.

Process

From first email to term sheet in weeks, not quarters.

  1. 01

    Intro

    Send a deck or a few paragraphs through the contact form. A partner reads every submission and replies within ten business days.

  2. 02

    First conversation

    A 45-minute call about the problem, the team and why now. We share our honest read on the market, whether or not we go further.

  3. 03

    Diligence with data

    We test the thesis against BTD's trade data and talk to customers in our network. Typically two to four weeks.

  4. 04

    Terms and onboarding

    Clear, founder-friendly terms. After closing, we plug you into data access, customer introductions and the group's operating team.

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