China Culture Industrial Investment Fund is a principal investment firm located in Beijing, China, recognized as the only state-level cultural industry investment fund in the country. Established to promote the rapid development of the cultural industry, the fund aligns with the goals of the Party Central Committee and the State Council, focusing on the advancement of socialism with Chinese characteristics. It aims to leverage financial resources to attract social capital into the cultural sector, thereby enhancing investment and financing mechanisms. The fund is managed by China Culture Industry Investment Fund Management Co., Ltd., which is responsible for overseeing operations and making investment decisions. This management entity is backed by the Ministry of Finance and several state-owned enterprises, including the Bank of China and China International Television Corporation. The fund specializes in various areas, including media, cultural arts, and cultural technology, with an emphasis on standardized management and sound operational practices to foster the growth of the Chinese cultural industry.
Xianghe Capital, founded by Mr. Hesong Tang and Ms. Maggie Yang, is a venture capital fund focusing on early and growth stage investments in the TMT industry in China. With a team comprised of individuals with backgrounds in Corporate Development at Baidu and other leading internet companies, Xianghe Capital excels in strategic analysis and has deep connections within the industry. Their investments are guided by strategic analysis and collective wisdom, leading to landscape-changing deals such as iQiyi, Qunar, PPS, and 91 wireless, which have significantly impacted China's TMT sector. Additionally, Xianghe Capital also targets early to growth-stage investments across the United States and China, solidifying their presence as a key player in the venture capital landscape.
The Morningside Group Limited is a private equity and venture capital firm specializing in early stage. It seeks to make investments in machinery manufacturing, high-tech, life science companies formed around new technologies, media, the Internet, biotechnology, telecommunication, life science, entertainment, consumer, education, and clean tech sectors. It seeks to invest in companies based in North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific, where its particular focus is on China. The Morningside Group Limited was founded in 1986 and is based Hong Kong with additional offices in Shanghai, China; Beijing, China; and Boston, United States.
Established in 2015, Panda Capital is a venture capital firm in China that specializes in early-stage investments in innovative technology-driven businesses. With a focus on companies ranging from Angel to Series B stages, Panda Capital aims to be one of the first institutional investors for these startups. Their investment portfolio includes companies in various sectors such as Data Driven AI Applications, Fintech, Logistics, and Mobility & Transportation. Recognized for their success, Panda Capital has received accolades like the "2017 & 2018 China Venture Capital Firms Top 10" and "2017 China’s Best Venture Capital Firms Top 10." Founded by partners Wen, Liang Weihong, Li Xinyi, and Mao Shengbo, Panda Capital continues to make strategic investments in technology-focused companies across China.
WI Harper Group, founded in 1993, is a venture capital firm with a focus on early and early expansion investments in Mainland China, Taiwan, and Silicon Valley. Managing over $1B in capital through 9 funds and 19 dedicated investment professionals, the firm specializes in technology, clean technology, and healthcare sectors. With a track record that includes successful investments in companies like DivX, Focus Media, Vizio, SiRF, and Commerce One, WI Harper Group is known for its strategic investments in start-up companies. Operating from offices in Beijing, Taipei, and San Francisco, the firm continues to play a significant role in fostering innovation and growth in the startup ecosystem.
Matrix Partners China is a venture capital firm that has been building long-term relationships with entrepreneurs since 1977. With a track record of successful investments, including companies like Focus Media, Eachnet, and Baidu, Matrix Partners China combines local knowledge with global experience to help entrepreneurs build industry-leading companies. The firm has seen 50 of its investments go on to IPO and 75 to profitable M&A events, consistently ranking among the top venture firms in terms of returns to its investors. With a team of former entrepreneurs and experienced investors, Matrix Partners China invests across multiple sectors and stages, playing an active role in the development of successful businesses.
ZhenFund (Chinese: 真格基金) is a seed stage focused venture fund with over $1 billion under management since founded in 2011 by Bob Xu and Victor Wang, in collaboration with Sequoia Capital China. Bob and Victor previously co-founded New Oriental (NYSE: EDU), one of the world's largest education conglomerates. Three of Bob's seed investments have IPOed in NYC: Shiji Jiayuan (Nasdaq: DATE) (世纪佳缘, website), LightInTheBox (Nasdaq: LITB) (website), and Jumei (NYSE: JMEI) (聚美, website). Bob was named to the Midas List four years in a row (2016-2019) and was last ranked at #11.
ZhenFund currently dominates China’s early stage venture capital scene, and is rapidly expanding its U.S. practice based in Palo Alto, CA. Its portfolio has over 750 high-growth companies, including 17zuoye, OFO, VIPKID, RED, Hero Entertainment, and Urwork. ZhenFund’s mission is to support, educate, and inspire the next generation of global entrepreneurs.
The SoftBank Group is a global technology player that aspires to drive the Information Revolution. The SoftBank Group is comprised of the holding company SoftBank Group Corp. and its global portfolio of companies, which includes advanced telecommunications, internet services, AI, smart robotics, IoT and clean energy technology providers. In September 2016, Arm Holdings plc, the world's leading semiconductor IP company, joined the SoftBank Group. In May 2017, the SoftBank Vision Fund, which invests globally in the businesses and technologies that will enable the next stage of the Information Revolution, had its first major close with over USD 93 billion in committed capital.