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Zeroth operates as an accelerator program specifically designed for early-stage startups in Asia, focusing on frontier technologies. The firm invests capital into visionary founders developing solutions in areas such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, and robotics. It partners with these nascent companies over three-month cycles, providing them with mentorship from experienced entrepreneurs, access to a robust network of investors, and a supportive community of fellow founders to help build and scale their ventures.
The firm was founded in 2016 by Tak Lo, who previously served as a director at Techstars London, a prominent name in the global accelerator landscape. Lo's insight was to establish Asia's first dedicated accelerator for artificial intelligence, leveraging his experience to cultivate an ecosystem for emerging technological innovations in the region and provide structured support to ambitious founders.
Zeroth's clientele consists of pre-seed and seed-stage founders who are at the forefront of technological advancement. The company's long-term vision is to be a pivotal force in the development of groundbreaking companies, nurturing innovation and supporting the creation of leading solutions that utilize artificial intelligence, blockchain, and robotics to shape future industries.
Key people at Zeroth.
Key people at Zeroth.
Figma is a cloud-based design platform that enables real-time collaboration for designers, developers, and product teams. It builds a web-based graphics editor that serves creative professionals by solving the problem of siloed, inefficient workflows and lack of seamless version control in traditional design tools. Figma’s product allows multiple users to work simultaneously on the same design file, fostering teamwork and accelerating the design process. Since its public launch in 2016, Figma has experienced rapid growth, becoming a leader in collaborative design software and expanding its offerings with tools like FigJam for digital whiteboarding[1][2][3].
Figma was founded in 2012 by Dylan Field and Evan Wallace, two computer science students at Brown University. Field, fascinated by technology and design, and Wallace, a graphics expert, bonded over their shared vision to create a collaborative design tool that worked in the browser. Initially experimenting with various ideas including drone software and meme generators, they pivoted to a web-based design platform to address the lack of real-time collaboration and version control in existing tools. After four years of stealth development and intense R&D, Figma launched an invite-only preview in late 2015 and went public in 2016. The company’s evolution was marked by key milestones such as the launch of the Figma Community in 2019 and FigJam in 2021, culminating in a $20 billion acquisition by Adobe in 2022[1][2][4][5].
Figma rides the wave of increasing demand for remote collaboration and cloud-based productivity tools. Its timing was critical as web technologies matured enough to support complex, real-time design applications. The shift toward distributed teams and digital-first workflows accelerated Figma’s adoption. By making design accessible and collaborative, Figma has influenced how creative and product teams operate, breaking down silos between design and development and setting new standards for cloud-native software in creative industries[3][4].
Looking ahead, Figma is poised to deepen its integration with emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and enhanced remote collaboration tools. Its influence will likely expand beyond design into broader creative and product development workflows. As the creative industry evolves, Figma’s commitment to accessibility, collaboration, and innovation positions it to remain a category-defining leader. The company’s journey from a university dorm room idea to a multi-billion-dollar public company exemplifies how visionary founders and technical excellence can reshape an entire industry[4][8].
