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Founded in 2013 by BYD co-founder Yang Longzhong, Hui Capital focuses on new energy, new materials, electronic information technology and artificial intelligence. It plays a role as the administrator of the National Development and Reform Commission’s emerging industry venture capital fund.
Founded in 2013 by BYD co-founder Yang Longzhong, Hui Capital focuses on new energy, new materials, electronic information technology and artificial intelligence. It plays a role as the administrator of the National Development and Reform Commission’s emerging industry venture capital fund.
Founded in 2006 by executives from the People’s Bank of China, the China Securities Regulatory Commission, commercial banks, brokerages, insurance companies, funds and other financial institutions, Sensegain Asset Management has AUM (assets under management) of RMB 69 billion. It focuses on private equity, venture capital investment, M&A, market value management for public companies and public equity investment. Sensegain has 150+ FTEs with strong financial backgrounds and a broad range of industry expertise.
Founded in 2006 by executives from the People’s Bank of China, the China Securities Regulatory Commission, commercial banks, brokerages, insurance companies, funds and other financial institutions, Sensegain Asset Management has AUM (assets under management) of RMB 69 billion. It focuses on private equity, venture capital investment, M&A, market value management for public companies and public equity investment. Sensegain has 150+ FTEs with strong financial backgrounds and a broad range of industry expertise.
Founded in 2008 in Shanghai, Stone Capital managed assets over RMB 10 billion in 2017. It focuses on high-growth private enterprises and state-owned companies with special resources in industries such as new material, new energy, high-tech, IT, environmental protection and healthcare.
Founded in 2008 in Shanghai, Stone Capital managed assets over RMB 10 billion in 2017. It focuses on high-growth private enterprises and state-owned companies with special resources in industries such as new material, new energy, high-tech, IT, environmental protection and healthcare.
SVB Financial Group has been involved in Asian markets since the early 1990s and in the Chinese market since 1999. For more than a decade, SVB has been building relationships with technology companies, entrepreneurs and venture capitalists to help clients work with businesses in Asia and sell to a variety of foreign markets. SVB established its first China subsidiary, SVB Business Partners Shanghai, in 2005 and its second, SVB Business Partners Beijing, in 2010. They provide local technology companies and venture capital investors with in-market client service support and advisory services.
SVB Financial Group has been involved in Asian markets since the early 1990s and in the Chinese market since 1999. For more than a decade, SVB has been building relationships with technology companies, entrepreneurs and venture capitalists to help clients work with businesses in Asia and sell to a variety of foreign markets. SVB established its first China subsidiary, SVB Business Partners Shanghai, in 2005 and its second, SVB Business Partners Beijing, in 2010. They provide local technology companies and venture capital investors with in-market client service support and advisory services.
Established in July 2009, GP Capital was co-funded by Shanghai International Group, Jiangsu Shagang Group, Huatai Securities and Hengdian Group. It specializes in establishing and managing industrial investment funds and private equity funds. GP Capital manages the RMB 20 billion Shanghai Financial Development Investment Fund. The Fund was sponsored by the Shanghai Municipal People’s Government with approval from the State Council and National Development and Reform Commission. Half of GP Capital's investment has gone to financial firms. It also invests in sectors such as consumer products, healthcare, new energy, culture, etc.
Established in July 2009, GP Capital was co-funded by Shanghai International Group, Jiangsu Shagang Group, Huatai Securities and Hengdian Group. It specializes in establishing and managing industrial investment funds and private equity funds. GP Capital manages the RMB 20 billion Shanghai Financial Development Investment Fund. The Fund was sponsored by the Shanghai Municipal People’s Government with approval from the State Council and National Development and Reform Commission. Half of GP Capital's investment has gone to financial firms. It also invests in sectors such as consumer products, healthcare, new energy, culture, etc.
With almost 20 years’ experience, ChinaEquity Group is one of the first Chinese investment firms. It was founded by Wang Chaoyong, a former child prodigy and one of the first Chinese people to study abroad and work on Wall Street as a banker. ChinaEquity Group invests in TMT, high-end consumption, internet, etc.
With almost 20 years’ experience, ChinaEquity Group is one of the first Chinese investment firms. It was founded by Wang Chaoyong, a former child prodigy and one of the first Chinese people to study abroad and work on Wall Street as a banker. ChinaEquity Group invests in TMT, high-end consumption, internet, etc.
Palladium Capital is a London-based private investment firm, originally established in 2005 as an independent strategic and financial adviser focusing on Central and Eastern Europe.Since 2010, Palladium has expanded activities to include Western Europe, Middle East, North Africa and Turkey. In 2014, the firm started direct private equity investments, acting on behalf of private family-owned funds and strategic investment partners. In February 2018, the advisory business was transferred to the newly formed sister company XPX Partners.
Palladium Capital is a London-based private investment firm, originally established in 2005 as an independent strategic and financial adviser focusing on Central and Eastern Europe.Since 2010, Palladium has expanded activities to include Western Europe, Middle East, North Africa and Turkey. In 2014, the firm started direct private equity investments, acting on behalf of private family-owned funds and strategic investment partners. In February 2018, the advisory business was transferred to the newly formed sister company XPX Partners.
Huaxin Capital is a private equity fund management platform that was set up by Luxin Venture Capital Group in 2011. Huaxin Capital invests in the fields of biomedicine, medical equipment, internet, IoT, clean energy, high-end equipment manufacturing, among others.
Huaxin Capital is a private equity fund management platform that was set up by Luxin Venture Capital Group in 2011. Huaxin Capital invests in the fields of biomedicine, medical equipment, internet, IoT, clean energy, high-end equipment manufacturing, among others.
Openspace Ventures (formerly NSI Ventures)
Originally formed in 2014 as NSI Ventures, Openspace Ventures makes investments in technology companies based in Southeast Asia. Led by Shane Chesson and Hian Goh, Openspace Ventures used to be a part of Northstar Group, a private equity firm primarily invested in the financial services, retail, energy and telecom sectors. In 2018, Chesson and Goh took NSI Ventures independent and rebranded it as Openspace Ventures. They still maintain links with Northstar, with Northstar managing partner Patrick Goh becoming senior advisor to Openspace.
Originally formed in 2014 as NSI Ventures, Openspace Ventures makes investments in technology companies based in Southeast Asia. Led by Shane Chesson and Hian Goh, Openspace Ventures used to be a part of Northstar Group, a private equity firm primarily invested in the financial services, retail, energy and telecom sectors. In 2018, Chesson and Goh took NSI Ventures independent and rebranded it as Openspace Ventures. They still maintain links with Northstar, with Northstar managing partner Patrick Goh becoming senior advisor to Openspace.
TusPark Technology Asset Management Co., Ltd., and TusPark Business Incubator Co., Ltd., were both founded in 2001 as the investment arms of Tsinghua Science Park. Affiliated with Tsinghua University, Tsinghua Science Park promotes technology innovation and entrepreneurship. In 2007, the two companies were merged and became TusPark Ventures. The firm employs an “investment + incubation” model when investing in Chinese high-tech startups. TusPark Ventures currently manages over RMB 3 billion in assets.
TusPark Technology Asset Management Co., Ltd., and TusPark Business Incubator Co., Ltd., were both founded in 2001 as the investment arms of Tsinghua Science Park. Affiliated with Tsinghua University, Tsinghua Science Park promotes technology innovation and entrepreneurship. In 2007, the two companies were merged and became TusPark Ventures. The firm employs an “investment + incubation” model when investing in Chinese high-tech startups. TusPark Ventures currently manages over RMB 3 billion in assets.
China Merchants Capital (CMC), the investment management platform of China Merchants Group, was established in 2012 with a registered capital of RMB 1 billion. As of the end of 2014, it had assets under management worth nearly US$3 billion. CMC invests mainly in the infrastructure, medical & pharmaceutical, financial services, real estate, high-tech, agriculture & foods, media, equipment machinery, mining and energy sectors, among others.
China Merchants Capital (CMC), the investment management platform of China Merchants Group, was established in 2012 with a registered capital of RMB 1 billion. As of the end of 2014, it had assets under management worth nearly US$3 billion. CMC invests mainly in the infrastructure, medical & pharmaceutical, financial services, real estate, high-tech, agriculture & foods, media, equipment machinery, mining and energy sectors, among others.
Delong Capital was founded by entrepreneur Ding Liguo. It has branches in Beijing, Hong Kong and Singapore and assets under management worth nearly RMB 10 billion. Delong Capital invests mainly in early- or growth-stage startups from the high-end manufacturing, healthcare, new materials/new energy, artificial intelligence and big data sectors.
Delong Capital was founded by entrepreneur Ding Liguo. It has branches in Beijing, Hong Kong and Singapore and assets under management worth nearly RMB 10 billion. Delong Capital invests mainly in early- or growth-stage startups from the high-end manufacturing, healthcare, new materials/new energy, artificial intelligence and big data sectors.
Established in 1990, JAFCO Asia is a private equity and venture capital firm with US$650m assets under management. It has offices in Singapore, Taipei, Seoul, Beijing and Shanghai. Its parent company, JAFCO Co., Ltd., is Japan's largest venture capital firm. JAFCO Asia has invested in more than 480 companies, 110 of which have been publicly listed.
Established in 1990, JAFCO Asia is a private equity and venture capital firm with US$650m assets under management. It has offices in Singapore, Taipei, Seoul, Beijing and Shanghai. Its parent company, JAFCO Co., Ltd., is Japan's largest venture capital firm. JAFCO Asia has invested in more than 480 companies, 110 of which have been publicly listed.
ESADE Ban is a network of private investors, comprised of ex-alumnae of the Barcelona, Spain-based ESADE Business School. Founded in 2010, the organization consists of 260 business angels, venture capital companies, family firms and senior managers that have invested more than €27 million in 120 startups. The entity won the European Business Angel Network's 2016 award for best performing business angel and hold investment events throughout the year.
ESADE Ban is a network of private investors, comprised of ex-alumnae of the Barcelona, Spain-based ESADE Business School. Founded in 2010, the organization consists of 260 business angels, venture capital companies, family firms and senior managers that have invested more than €27 million in 120 startups. The entity won the European Business Angel Network's 2016 award for best performing business angel and hold investment events throughout the year.
Grupo Cosimet primarily exports metallic components all over Europe. Originally a family business, the group has diversified investments in renewable energy, healthcare and civil engineering; as well as new and emerging technologies.The company participates in key projects like energy storage company SaltX Technology Holding, that trades on Nasdaq First North. Its subsidiary Suncool manufactures solar cooling panels in China. Another investment is Wisekey, a Swiss-based company that develops web-security solutions. The company has also invested in ChainGo, a Spanish blockchain platform that builds logistics solutions for ocean freight.
Grupo Cosimet primarily exports metallic components all over Europe. Originally a family business, the group has diversified investments in renewable energy, healthcare and civil engineering; as well as new and emerging technologies.The company participates in key projects like energy storage company SaltX Technology Holding, that trades on Nasdaq First North. Its subsidiary Suncool manufactures solar cooling panels in China. Another investment is Wisekey, a Swiss-based company that develops web-security solutions. The company has also invested in ChainGo, a Spanish blockchain platform that builds logistics solutions for ocean freight.
Europe ramps up development of local EV battery sector in race to zero emissions
Startups, automakers jostle or unite to ride the fast-growing EV battery market, as the EU pumps billions into developing its own value chain, to cut reliance on imports
SWITCH Singapore 2021: Driving renewable energy impact through better business models
Startups need to communicate the business benefits of green solutions to their customers, rather than just pitching the hi-tech
SWITCH Singapore 2021: Tapping the $1tn sustainability market in Southeast Asia
Falling costs and simplified deployment of sustainability solutions will help boost adoption, especially in underprivileged communities
SWITCH Singapore 2021: How startups, corporates and government can co-create smart cities
The next generation of adaptive spaces will harness big data, deep tech and analytics to respond intelligently to both changing environments and human needs, says an expert panel
Forget solar panels and batteries, Bioo wants to scale soil bioelectricity generation
Improving on NASA’s microbial fuel cell tech, Bioo hopes to boost crop efficiency and transform the way urbanites live, in future green cities powered by plants
Verkor: Accelerating low‑carbon battery production in France
French startup Verkor aims to raise up to €1.3bn by the end of next year to finance its first Gigafactory producing sustainable lithium-ion batteries for the European market
Indonesian angel investor network ANGIN launches agrifood incubator
Program targets ESG investment and builds on the strong potential of Indonesia’s agriculture sector, which kept growing despite the Covid-19 pandemic
Beyond Leather Materials: Turning apples into alt-leather for sustainable fashion
Through its Leap brand, the Danish startup cuts food waste by turning apples junked in cider factories into affordable vegan leather for the $100bn leather market
Bound4Blue’s aeronautical tech propels first sustainable shipping vessel in the Pacific
Winning €5m fresh funding, Bound4Blue also scores with its EC-backed pilot, the first of its kind, offering new possibilities to cargo vessels seeking sustainable transportation
Linptech: Smart home devices powered by movement
The first in China to tap kinetic energy to control smart home devices, Linptech has seen its wireless, battery-free products used in smart homes, and even at the Tokyo Olympics
NovoNutrients: Tackling the dual problems of CO2 emissions and over-fishing
The first to transform CO2 to fish food, NovoNutrients is trialing with industry giants Skretting and Chevron, and will soon raise Series A funding
Sequoia Capital China holds steady with investments in healthcare, biotech and green economy
China’s most active investor increases bets on sectors beyond the consumer internet and edtech recently hurt by regulatory clampdown
Powerbrain: Saving energy and cutting emissions for SMEs, with none of the fuss
Already profitable within a year of running, Powerbrain is raising funds to protect its IPs and enter new verticals in Indonesia’s energy management business
New sectors, strategies come into play as investors respond to China's Big Tech curbs
Amid the crackdown on China’s tech giants, some investors are sussing out less risky sectors, while heavyweights like BlackRock and Fidelity stay in for the long haul
Viezo: Vibration energy harvesting to power sensors and IoT devices
Disrupting the battery market, Viezo’s proprietary technology, PolyFilm, can also boost operational efficiency and slash maintenance costs of sensors and IoT devices
