MTR Lab: Investing in the Future of Smart Cities

MTR Lab, the venture arm of Hong Kong’s MTR Corporation, is redefining how cities innovate. With a bold vision to co-create a smarter, greener future, MTR Lab invests in startups at the intersection of technology, sustainability, and urban living.

Investment Thesis

MTR Lab seeks strategic investments that align with its parent company’s smart city and carbon-neutral ambitions. Every investment is designed to deliver both societal value and operational synergy — from clean energy to connected infrastructure.

Sectors of Focus

• Smart Mobility (autonomous transit, MaaS)

• PropTech & ConTech (BIM, digital twins)

• Smart Living & Retail Tech

• Sustainability Solutions (clean energy, decarbonization)

• Fintech & Data Analytics for Infrastructure

Geographic & Stage Focus

While based in Hong Kong, MTR Lab looks globally for Series A–B startups ready to scale. It brings international innovation into Hong Kong and helps local ventures expand abroad, particularly across Asia-Pacific and the Middle East.

Check Size & Strategy

MTR Lab typically invests USD $1–8 million, co-investing with other VCs and offering deep strategic support, including live pilots in MTR’s extensive transit and property operations.

Notable Investments

• Ampd Energy – Battery tech replacing diesel in construction

• alfred24 – Smart lockers for low-carbon logistics

• WeMaintain – IoT for smart building maintenance

• Ensonic – AI-powered acoustic monitoring

• isBIM – AI + BIM for smarter construction

WOWS Global: What Sets MTR Lab Apart

MTR Lab isn’t just a VC. It’s a platform for scaling smart city innovations — offering real-world testbeds, domain expertise, and deep government and enterprise partnerships.

MTR Lab is where bold urban ideas meet real-world impact. Founders seeking to transform cities sustainably will find not just funding, but a strategic partner for the long run.

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