HONG KONG, BEIJING and SHANGHAI, July 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Grace Investment Machine (“GIM”), an AI-native investment technology company building agentic systems for capital markets, today announced the close of its US$20 million Series A financing. The round was co-led by a leading US venture capital firm and Hony Capital, with participation from IDG Capital and existing investor Monolith Capital. The financing marks GIM’s third funding round within its first year of operations.

GIM is building agentic AI systems designed to go beyond assisting investment research. The company describes this approach as a “Visionary Machine”: AI systems that generate, test, and refine investment hypotheses through market data, feedback loops, and coordinated agents.

Capital markets offer a uniquely rich learning environment. Every investment hypothesis can be translated into action, and every action produces measurable feedback. Over time, this closed learning loop allows intelligent systems to sharpen judgment not by memorizing the past, but by continuously learning from the market itself.

“We believe investment AI is moving from information assistance to autonomous hypothesis generation and testing,” said Jiahao Xu, founder and CEO of GIM. “GIM is building systems that can reason across market data, evaluate signals through feedback, and improve over time in real-world capital markets.”

The company is advancing on two fronts: foundation models tailored to capital-market environments, and multi-agent systems that generate, validate, and evolve investment signals across coordinated reasoning layers. Its flagship paper, CogAlpha, was accepted to the ACL 2026 main conference with an Oral recommendation. The paper presents a seven-layer agent architecture that moves from raw data to actionable investment signals.

GIM’s broader ambition is captured in a second phrase: Shared Prosperity. As intelligence systems compound at different rates, the company believes the defining question of the next decades will be who gets to own and harness that growth. Its long-term bet is to build products — from institutional strategies to individual-accessible vehicles — that turn self-evolving intelligence into a widely held asset, rather than a concentrated advantage.

This vision has drawn support from investors with long-term conviction in both AI and capital markets. The round brings together long-term investors with experience across artificial intelligence, financial technology, and global markets. Alongside its research efforts, GIM is also bringing AI-driven strategies and investment products into live validation across multiple asset classes and markets.

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TAIPEI, July 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As Asia-Pacific continues to demonstrate strong growing digital sophistication, investors across the region are increasingly embracing a broader, globally informed approach to financial decision-making. Taiwan, in particular, stands out as one of the region’s more dynamic markets, characterised by high levels of digital adoption, strong investor participation, and a deep-rooted culture of continuous learning.

According to recent industry data, securities account holders in Taiwan now represent close to 60% of the population*. Several factors have contributed to this trend, including the rapid adoption of financial technology, greater accessibility to global markets, the expansion of the middle class, and increasing interest among younger generations in financial literacy and wealth management knowledge.

Against this backdrop, Plotio analysts have observed a notable shift in investor behaviour. Rather than focusing solely on domestic opportunities, investors are increasingly seeking to understand how global macroeconomic developments, geopolitical events, and cross-market relationships may influence financial markets. This transition from localised investment perspectives towards a broader global macro approach reflects a growing emphasis on risk awareness and informed decision-making.

According to Plotio, understanding global macro trends has become increasingly important in today’s interconnected financial environment. Market developments in one region can often influence sentiment and conditions elsewhere, making access to educational resources and market information an essential component of financial learning. As a professional business partner committed to investor education, Plotio places significant emphasis on helping individuals develop a broader understanding of global market dynamics through accessible educational content and market insights.

The growing demand for financial knowledge is particularly evident across Asia-Pacific, where investors continue to demonstrate strong enthusiasm for learning. In response to this trend, Plotio has accumulated experience through hosting more than 2,000 professional seminars and educational events. These initiatives aim to promote a risk-first mindset and encourage rational, knowledge-based decision-making among market participants.

At the same time, digitalisation continues to reshape expectations around information accessibility and cybersecurity. Investors increasingly value stable digital platforms, secure information environments, and seamless access to market updates across multiple devices. To support these evolving needs, the Plotio App provides users with market information, real-time market insights, and expert analysis.

One notable feature of the APP is the Visitor Mode, which allows members of the public to access selected market information and educational content without a complex registration process. By lowering barriers to learning while maintaining a strong focus on information security, the feature supports Plotio’s commitment to making financial education more accessible.

Plotio emphasises that all financial decisions should be made independently by clients based on their own learning, research, and assessment of risks. Through ongoing educational initiatives and the provision of market information, Plotio remains committed to supporting investors as they enhance their financial knowledge and navigate an increasingly interconnected global marketplace.

*source: https://money.udn.com/money/story/5607/9481609

*Educational resources are provided for reference only and do not constitute any investment advice.

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HANOI, Vietnam, July 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — ITWA@Vietnam will run August 5–7, 2026 at VEC Hanoi. This leading manufacturing trade show offers free entry for industry professionals, combining product displays, expert forums, tech showcases and business matching to address automation upgrades, supply chain optimization and digital transformation for electronics, high-functional films, die-cutting and advanced materials sectors.

Targeted Industry Forums

Co-hosted with Vietnam’s most authoritative industry associations— VEIA, VAA, VASI and VAMI, the high-caliber industrial forums will address supply chain restructuring, AI smart factories and green manufacturing to ease local labor and component shortages. Two exclusive sessions are lined up: the Die-Cutting Industry Leaders Roundtable Forum will share Vietnam factory investment guidance and local sourcing demands, while the sustainable packaging forum will introduce eco-friendly materials compliant with regional environmental rules.

Skill Training & Tech Demonstrations

Partnered with GEA (formerly IPC), he 2026 Northern Vietnam Hand Soldering Contest will standardize local operational skills. Die-cutting practical courses will fix common processing flaws and issue official completion certificates. Visitors will also view live demos of embodied intelligent robots on site.

Full-Chain Exhibits

Global electronics brands Panasonic, REHM and GKG will exhibit components, SMT machinery and automated production lines. For films and tapes, exhibitors include China’s Shuangxing Plastic, Fujian Youyi, plus local Vietnamese manufacturers Vietnam Hangda Technology and Pantai Daxi (Vietnam). Their product range covers PI films, thermal conductive films, high-temperature tapes and waste gas treatment equipment, and local suppliers provide warehousing and fast delivery to reduce cross-border procurement risks. Pre-registered buyers include VinFast, Samsung and Foxconn.

Business Networking

Daily one-on-one buyer-seller matching and casual Happy Hour networking will foster stable supply chain partnerships. As Southeast Asia’s core smart manufacturing platform, it gathers factory managers, multinational executives and industry experts.

Mark your calendar for August 5–7 at VEC Hanoi. ITWA @ VIETNAM warmly invites every Vietnamese manufacturing enterprise leader and technician to register now! Step onto the global stage of electronics innovation, connect directly with world-class equipment and material providers, and seize game-changing opportunities to advance your factory and Vietnam’s whole electronics industry!

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