GROWTH & EXPANSION
We help startups grow faster
We simplify and de-risk international expansion in Asia by combining two key elements:
- We use Hong Kong as a base and leverage its advantages.
- We provide modular on-demand services to allow for fast iteration and pivoting.
A turnkey solution for all your growth needs.
INTERNATIONAL PARTNERS
ISRAEL
Tech It Forward is an innovation bridge maker
KOREA
Your Guide to the Korean Tech Scene
SPAIN
ConnectUp is the main startup event in the balearic islands
SPAIN
Leanspots is a one-stop solution that simplifies StartUp growth
CLIENTS & PARTNERS
Trusted by startups, corporates, partners and investors
MEET OUR TEAM
Alfonso Ballesteros
Fractional COO | Strategic Partnerships | Helping companies expand in Asia since 2004
Yamilette Cano
Founder - Louder Global
Professional confidence maker. Communication & Executive Presence Coach.
Cecilia Lau
Fractional CMO | Consultant | Project Director
Export fund | Technological voucher project production and fund applications
20+ Experts
Wide network of Asian and Western experts and operators.
MEET OUR GROWTH PARTNERS
AIRWALLEX
A single account to help modern businesses operate without borders
WELLINGTON LEGAL
Full-service Hong Kong law firm with a global perspective and an international client base.
LOUDER GLOBAL
Communication with MOTION, EMOTION, and IMPACT
50+ Partners
Growing network of partners across Key functions, covering HK and the main Asian markets
CROSSBOW - WHO WE ARE
Acceleration on demand
Every organisation struggles when forced outside its comfort zone.
Startups struggle with growth and international expansion.
Corporates struggle with innovation.
They all share the need for more agile, adaptable sources of expertise, business support, teams and funding.
At Crossbow we deconstruct the accelerator model and make its elements available on demand.
We do that with a unique methodology that reduces risk and friction to a minimum.
This model allows any business to compose their own support system to reach their goals faster, better, with less risk and less cost.
The world is accelerating and its hard to keep up.
We can help.
OUR METHODOLOGY
A one stop shop for all your project needs from strategy to execution
Fractional CXOs
We have a wide range of fractional professionals with long experience in Asia: COO / CRO / CMO/ Head of Asia and others available on demand.
On demand services
We have a wide network of freelancers and service providers to provide a coordinated 360 support.
One stop shop
All these on demand elements are coordinated by us to provide a seamless experience with virtually zero friction and admin.
GROWTH IN ASIA
Based in Hong Kong, with partners across the region, we accelerate growth in Asia by combining three layers:
01 - Experienced Project Managers to lead the project (full time or fractional).
02 - Network of freelancers available on demand.
03 - Network of vetted service providers take care of all adjacent needs (accounting, legal, serviced office, recruiting)
All your needs managed by a one single project manager, with a wide range of additional services available on demand.
We analyse your case, determine your needs and propose service packages in blocks of 3 months.
Contact us to find out how this would apply to your case.
Our Team
Experts, Fractional Managers & Operators
We have a wide network of professionals to cover the needs that may arise as the project progresses, from experts that help you refine your strategy, to fractional managers to integrate in your team, to local operators to bring their technical skills.
Our core strengths are:
- Strategy
- Business Development (Marketing, Sales, Partnerships)
- Operations
Projects range from a simple agenda of meetings to large scale Regional Headquarter projects requiring a full range of services and support across various geographies.
Fractional CEO
Alfonso Ballesteros
Founder | Chairman at HKGCC Europe Committee | Advisor | Alumni Ventures Venture Scout | HKSTP Mentor | Venture Deals Kauffman Fellows & TechStars Alumni | Author of Field Notes Newsletter
Communication Expert
Yamilette Cano
Founder | Professional Speaker | Award Winning Communication, Branding, and Leadership Expert | Events Professional | Content Creator.
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Project Manager
Elfreda Chan
Founder & Strategy Director |
exTwitter Senior Program Manager of Global Workplace Strategy |
Finance Expert
Pablo Riquelme
Former Head of Asia for BBVA
China Marketing Expert
Entrepreneur | Keynote Speaker | Investor | Learn for/ from China | Research & Insights | Author of 10 Books | LinkedIn Top Voice
Interior Design Expert
Norie Ishida
10 years experience as Manager of HOUTOKU Interior Design Ltd.
Network
20+ Experts, Managers & Operators
We have a wide range of professionals available to support your project. Reach out for more details:
MEET OUR TEAM
ALFONSO BALLESTEROS
Business Development | Softlanding | Operations | Project Management | Strategic Partnerships |
YAMILETTE CANO
Founder - Louder Global
Professional confidence maker. Communication & Executive Presence Coach.
CECILIA LAU
Consultant / Project Director
Export fund / Technological voucher project production and fund applications
20+ EXPERTS
Wide network of Asian and Western experts and operators.
MEET OUR TEAM
Alfonso Ballesteros
Fractional COO | Strategic Partnerships | Helping companies expand in Asia since 2004
Yamilette Cano
Founder - Louder Global
Professional confidence maker. Communication & Executive Presence Coach.
Cecilia Lau
Fractional CMO | Consultant | Project Director
Export fund | Technological voucher project production and fund applications
20+ Experts
Wide network of Asian and Western experts and operators.
1
Clients
We help you validate product market fit and get B2B clients in the region.
2
Partners
We help you identify the best partners for your project and reach the right deals with them.
3
Investors
We help you get in touch with and pitch to the right investors.
4
Presence & Softlanding
We help you have a presence: From acting as representative to helping with your softlanding.
OUR SERVICES
We simplify and accelerate international expansion
Startups
International Expansion
We accelerate startup growth in Asia using Hong Kong as a base.
A turnkey solution for all your expansion needs.
Corporates
Open Innovation
We accelerate innovation by leveraging our regional network and connecting it to key ecosystems around the world.
VCs
Venture partner
We help VCs and their portfolio companies thrive in Asia by becoming their venture partner.
