{"id":117,"date":"2026-06-12T06:24:13","date_gmt":"2026-06-12T06:24:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/infiniocapital.com\/etsf1\/?page_id=117"},"modified":"2026-06-17T00:55:32","modified_gmt":"2026-06-17T00:55:32","slug":"fund","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/infiniocapital.com\/etsf1\/fund\/","title":{"rendered":"Fund"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Emerging Technologies Synergy Fund 1<\/h5>\n

A focused $20M vehicle investing at the intersection of Taiwan’s deep-tech ecosystem and global supply chain realignment<\/h3>\n

Ignition Fund 1 is Infinio Capital’s first institutional fund \u2014 deliberately sized to stay selective, lead rounds, and remain operationally close to every portfolio company. First close completed Q1 2024 at $5M. Actively deploying across four CET-aligned technology verticals.<\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Terms at a glance<\/h5> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Fund size<\/p>\n

$20M<\/h1>\n

Ignition Fund 1<\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Target IRR<\/p>\n

17%<\/h1>\n

Net to LPs<\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Hurdle rate<\/p>\n

3%<\/h1>\n

Preferred return<\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Duration<\/p>\n

7 yrs<\/h1>\n

5 + 2 extension<\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Management fee<\/p>\n

2.5%<\/h1>\n

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Carried interest<\/p>\n

20%<\/h1>\n

Above hurdle<\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Max ticket size<\/p>\n

$5M<\/h1>\n

Per company<\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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First close<\/p>\n

$5M<\/h1>\n

Completed Q1 2024<\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Why this size<\/h5>\n

$20M is a deliberate choice, not a limitation<\/h4> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Lead investor capability<\/h6>\n

At $5M max ticket, Infinio can lead or co-lead rounds \u2014 not just participate. Being a lead investor is what gives the GPs board seats, active advisory roles, and the ability to direct company strategy<\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Selectivity over diversification<\/h6>\n

A $20M fund with $5M max tickets implies 5\u20138 core positions \u2014 high conviction, concentrated exposure. This matches Infinio’s operator model: deep involvement with each company, not a passive portfolio of 30 bets<\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Speed of deployment<\/h6>\n

A smaller fund deploys faster and reaches the exit window sooner \u2014 critical for LP returns when the portfolio is pre-IPO stage companies with defined 2\u20133 year public market timelines<\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Return model<\/h5>\n

How Infinio generates the 17% target IRR<\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Invest at pre-public valuation \u2014 public listing creates the step-up in value. Nano Probe Card Co. targets 2026 IPO with a $2B+ TAM as the public market comparables floor<\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Infinio’s East\u2013West operator network unlocks US and Asian revenue simultaneously \u2014 revenue multiples compound when portfolio companies open a second market during the hold period<\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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US and Taiwan government mandates actively fund and preferentially source from the sectors Infinio invests in \u2014 reducing commercial risk and compressing the time-to-contract for portfolio companies<\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Strategic acquirers \u2014 US defense primes, Taiwan conglomerates, Japanese trading houses \u2014 are actively buying supply chain technology assets. Portfolio companies not pursuing IPO have a well-populated M&A buyer universe<\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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LP value-add program<\/h5>\n

What LPs receive beyond the financial return<\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Monthly email updates<\/h6>\n

Tech startup developments across the portfolio \u2014 written for strategic LPs, not just financial reporting<\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Quarterly Zoom calls<\/h6>\n

Live updates on portfolio company performance, new investments under evaluation, and fund deployment status<\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Semi-annual meetings<\/h6>\n

In-person fund performance review \u2014 held in Los Angeles and Taiwan alternately to maximize LP accessibility across geographies<\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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M&A and co-investment access<\/h6>\n

Introductions to portfolio companies as potential acquisition targets or strategic partners \u2014 directly aligned to LPs’ core business interests<\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Knowledge sessions<\/h6>\n

Curated briefings on specific technology trends or market shifts \u2014 Zoom or in-person, tailored to LP sector interests<\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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CVC and accelerator program<\/h6>\n

Assist LPs in developing their own corporate venture or startup investment capabilities \u2014 using Infinio’s deal infrastructure and Taiwan ecosystem access<\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Deployment timeline<\/h5>\n

From first close to exit \u2014 the full fund lifecycle<\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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COMPLETE<\/h6>\n

2024<\/h2>\n

First close $5M \u2022 Initial investments \u2022 Fund launch<\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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ACTIVE NOW<\/h6>\n

2024\u20132026<\/h2>\n

Full close \u2022 Active deployment \u2022 Portfolio building \u2022 LP recruitment<\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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PLANNED<\/h6>\n

2026\u20132028<\/h2>\n

Portfolio exits \u2022 IPO events \u2022 M&A realisations<\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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EXTENSION<\/h6>\n

2029\u20132031<\/h2>\n

+2yr option \u2022 Final distributions \u2022 Fund wind-down<\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Emerging Technologies Synergy Fund 1 A focused $20M vehicle investing at the intersection of Taiwan’s deep-tech ecosystem and global supply chain realignment Ignition Fund 1 is Infinio Capital’s first institutional fund \u2014 deliberately sized to stay selective, lead rounds, and remain operationally close to every portfolio company. First close completed Q1 2024 at $5M. Actively […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-117","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry","has-post-title","has-post-date","has-post-category","has-post-tag","has-post-comment","has-post-author",""],"builder_content":"

Emerging Technologies Synergy Fund 1<\/h5>

A focused $20M vehicle investing at the intersection of Taiwan's deep-tech ecosystem and global supply chain realignment<\/h3>

Ignition Fund 1 is Infinio Capital's first institutional fund \u2014 deliberately sized to stay selective, lead rounds, and remain operationally close to every portfolio company. First close completed Q1 2024 at $5M. Actively deploying across four CET-aligned technology verticals.<\/p>\n

Terms at a glance<\/h5>\n

Fund size<\/p>

$20M<\/h1>

Ignition Fund 1<\/p>\n

Target IRR<\/p>

17%<\/h1>

Net to LPs<\/p>\n

Hurdle rate<\/p>

3%<\/h1>

Preferred return<\/p>\n

Duration<\/p>

7 yrs<\/h1>

5 + 2 extension<\/p>\n

Management fee<\/p>

2.5%<\/h1>

Annual<\/p>\n

Carried interest<\/p>

20%<\/h1>

Above hurdle<\/p>\n

Max ticket size<\/p>

$5M<\/h1>

Per company<\/p>\n

First close<\/p>

$5M<\/h1>

Completed Q1 2024<\/p>\n

Why this size<\/h5>

$20M is a deliberate choice, not a limitation<\/h4>\n

Lead investor capability<\/h6>

At $5M max ticket, Infinio can lead or co-lead rounds \u2014 not just participate. Being a lead investor is what gives the GPs board seats, active advisory roles, and the ability to direct company strategy<\/p>\n

Selectivity over diversification<\/h6>

A $20M fund with $5M max tickets implies 5\u20138 core positions \u2014 high conviction, concentrated exposure. This matches Infinio's operator model: deep involvement with each company, not a passive portfolio of 30 bets<\/p>\n

Speed of deployment<\/h6>

A smaller fund deploys faster and reaches the exit window sooner \u2014 critical for LP returns when the portfolio is pre-IPO stage companies with defined 2\u20133 year public market timelines<\/p>\n

Return model<\/h5>

How Infinio generates the 17% target IRR<\/p>\n<\/use><\/svg><\/em> Pre-IPO entry pricing\n

Invest at pre-public valuation \u2014 public listing creates the step-up in value. Nano Probe Card Co. targets 2026 IPO with a $2B+ TAM as the public market comparables floor<\/p>\n<\/use><\/svg><\/em> Dual-market revenue expansion\n

Infinio's East\u2013West operator network unlocks US and Asian revenue simultaneously \u2014 revenue multiples compound when portfolio companies open a second market during the hold period<\/p>\n<\/use><\/svg><\/em> CET policy tailwind\n

US and Taiwan government mandates actively fund and preferentially source from the sectors Infinio invests in \u2014 reducing commercial risk and compressing the time-to-contract for portfolio companies<\/p>\n<\/use><\/svg><\/em> M&A optionality\n

Strategic acquirers \u2014 US defense primes, Taiwan conglomerates, Japanese trading houses \u2014 are actively buying supply chain technology assets. Portfolio companies not pursuing IPO have a well-populated M&A buyer universe<\/p>\n

LP value-add program<\/h5>

What LPs receive beyond the financial return<\/p>\n

Monthly email updates<\/h6>

Tech startup developments across the portfolio \u2014 written for strategic LPs, not just financial reporting<\/p>\n

Quarterly Zoom calls<\/h6>

Live updates on portfolio company performance, new investments under evaluation, and fund deployment status<\/p>\n

Semi-annual meetings<\/h6>

In-person fund performance review \u2014 held in Los Angeles and Taiwan alternately to maximize LP accessibility across geographies<\/p>\n

M&A and co-investment access<\/h6>

Introductions to portfolio companies as potential acquisition targets or strategic partners \u2014 directly aligned to LPs' core business interests<\/p>\n

Knowledge sessions<\/h6>

Curated briefings on specific technology trends or market shifts \u2014 Zoom or in-person, tailored to LP sector interests<\/p>\n

CVC and accelerator program<\/h6>

Assist LPs in developing their own corporate venture or startup investment capabilities \u2014 using Infinio's deal infrastructure and Taiwan ecosystem access<\/p>\n

Deployment timeline<\/h5>

From first close to exit \u2014 the full fund lifecycle<\/p>\n

COMPLETE<\/h6>

2024<\/h2>

First close $5M \u2022 Initial investments \u2022 Fund launch<\/p>\n

ACTIVE NOW<\/h6>

2024\u20132026<\/h2>

Full close \u2022 Active deployment \u2022 Portfolio building \u2022 LP recruitment<\/p>\n

PLANNED<\/h6>

2026\u20132028<\/h2>

Portfolio exits \u2022 IPO events \u2022 M&A realisations<\/p>\n

EXTENSION<\/h6>

2029\u20132031<\/h2>

+2yr option \u2022 Final distributions \u2022 Fund wind-down<\/p>\n

LP portal<\/h5>

Secure access to fund documents and performance reporting<\/p>\n<\/use><\/svg><\/em> Existing LPs \u2014 log in to the portal\n

Access quarterly reports, capital call notices, fund financial statements, K-1 documents, and portfolio company updates through the secure LP portal<\/p>\n LP login <\/use><\/svg><\/em> <\/a>\n LP login <\/use><\/svg><\/em> <\/a>\n<\/use><\/svg><\/em> Interested in becoming an LP?\n

We are actively accepting LP commitments in Ignition Fund 1. Minimum commitment and eligibility requirements apply. Reach out to start the conversation.<\/p>\n LP inquiry <\/use><\/svg><\/em> <\/a> Read our thesis <\/use><\/svg><\/em> <\/a>\n LP inquiry <\/use><\/svg><\/em> <\/a> Read our thesis <\/use><\/svg><\/em> <\/a>","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/infiniocapital.com\/etsf1\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/117","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/infiniocapital.com\/etsf1\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/infiniocapital.com\/etsf1\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/infiniocapital.com\/etsf1\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/infiniocapital.com\/etsf1\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=117"}],"version-history":[{"count":101,"href":"https:\/\/infiniocapital.com\/etsf1\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/117\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":582,"href":"https:\/\/infiniocapital.com\/etsf1\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/117\/revisions\/582"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/infiniocapital.com\/etsf1\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=117"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}