Articles by Jane Li
State-owned funds back Series B for Chinese AI start-up
Cloudwalk, a Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) start-up that specializes in facial recognition technology has closed a Series B round of funding led by several government-backed funds. The deal underlines China’s desire to push further into AI-powered...
SIG leads Series B-plus for China car-sharing platform Togo
Chinese car-sharing platform Togo has received millions of US dollars in an extended Series B funding round led by Susquehanna Asia Investment (SIG), with participation from ZhenFund and Crescent Point. It takes the company’s total funding since inception...
Tencent invests $318m in recently-listed streaming site Bilibili
Tencent Holdings has agreed to invest $317.6 million in Bilibili, a VC-backed Chinese animation streaming platform that listed on NASDAQ in March.
Hillhouse, Tencent back Chinese low-cost retailer Miniso
Miniso, a fast-growing Chinese low-cost retailer, has received RMB1 billion ($145.5 million) in funding from Tencent Holdings and Hillhouse Capital. The proceeds will be used for international expansion and smart retail initiatives.
China credit services specialist WeShare gets $90m Series B
Shenzhen-based Chinese financial services provider WeShare has secured $90 million in Series B funding led by Huaxing Growth Capital, an investment arm of China Renaissance, as well as CITIC Capital and Loyal Valley Capital.
PAG-backed Tencent Music files for US IPO
Tencent Music Entertainment Group (TME), one of the world’s largest music streaming services, has filed to list in the US. PAG Asia Capital is among the company’s minority backers.
Fund focus: Maison in dollar fund breakthrough
China’s Maison Capital raises its first US dollar-denominated fund with a view to expanding its mandate while staying focused on a thriving domestic consumer market
China's Cootek struggles on trading debut, vows to push forward
CooTek – the VC-backed Chinese app developer behind the TouchPal smart phone keyboard – shrugged off a disappointing trading debut in New York and pledged to cultivate new products with a view to easing reliance on its flagship offering.
Tiger Global leads $44m Series C for China's Udesk
China-based customer services outsourcing provider Udesk has raised RMB300 million ($43.6 million) in a Series C round of funding led by Tiger Global Management, with participation from existing investors Legend Capital and DCM.
China sports streaming: Match of the day
Private capital entering China’s sports streaming space is gravitating to platforms backed by the incumbent internet giants. But how long will it be before the big content bets pay off?
China's Liulishuo posts modest gain following $72m US IPO
Liulishuo, a Chinese English language learning app that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to deliver customized teaching solutions for adults, ended its first day of trading on the New York Stock Exchange up 1.2%.
TPG, SoftBank Ventures Korea team up for $300m China fund
TPG Capital and SoftBank Ventures Korea are launching a $300 million China fund that will invest in start-ups focusing on technology, media, and the internet.
China signals easing of listing rules for tech companies
China has issued guidelines for domestic listings by pre-profit technology start-ups as well as companies with weighted voting rights (WVR) structures that allow founders to retain control despite dilution of their shareholdings.
Deal focus: GA targets mass-market healthcare
General Atlantic has committed $150 million to Hong Kong Asia Medical Holdings, a Chinese hospital operator that stands out among private players in that it accepts payment through the national health insurance system
KKR creates China hospital platform
KKR has launched a China hospital management and investment platform – known as SinoCare Group – that will pursue a consolidation strategy in the space through a combination of acquisitions and new builds.
China’s Maison secures $200m for US dollar fund
Chinese growth capital private equity firm Maison Capital has closed its first US dollar-denominated fund at $200 million.
Chinese B2B liquor trading platform gets $200m Series C
Tencent Holdings and Meituan-Dianping have led a $200 million Series D funding round for business-to-business (B2B) online liquor trading platform Yijiupi.
Shunwei leads $23m round for Chinese robotics player
Shunwei Capital has led an RMB160 million ($23 million) Series B round of funding for Rokae, a Chinese industrial robotics developer, with participation from GSR Capital, THG Ventures and Plum Ventures.
Warburg Pincus commits $400m to China logistics business
Warburg Pincus has committed half of an $800 million round for Shanghai-based warehousing and logistics company NewEase China, which focuses on improving shipments through domestic airports and urban hubs.
Investcorp makes China debut, backs Everbright fund
Investcorp, a Bahrain-listed asset manager, has made its first foray into China by committing $150 million to China Everbright’s New Economy Fund. There is an additional co-investment right of up to $100 million.
PE-backed WuXi AppTec targets Hong Kong listing
Wuxi AppTec, a contract pharmaceutical R&D services provider backed by several private equity investors, has filed for a Hong Kong listing less than four months after listing in Shanghai. The size and pricing of the IPO have yet to be decided, but the...
Deal focus: Video++ targets digital dollars
Chinese start-up Video++ raises Series C1 round to grow its AI advertising business aimed at China's streaming video platforms
Hong Kong Asia Medical receives $150m from General Atlantic
Hong Kong Asia Medical, a privately-owned Chinese cardiology hospital operator, has received a $150 million investment from General Atlantic amid escalating interest from global investors toward China’s biotech and healthcare industry.
Renminbi fundraising: Winter has come
A two-year renminbi fundraising boom in China has ended abruptly due to a combination of controversy, regulatory intervention, and dwindling investor sentiment. But the market may benefit in the long term