Shenzhen Capital Group Leads China Startup Investment
Shenzhen Capital Group was the most active investor in China-based startups over the past year, completing 67 deals according to data from Tech in Asia.
Shenzhen Capital Group (SCGC) was the most active investor in China's startup ecosystem over the past 12 months, participating in 67 deals. The data, compiled by Tech in Asia, ranks investment firms by the number of deals they have completed with China-based startups in that period.
HongShan, formerly known as Sequoia Capital China, secured the second spot with 61 deals. Oriza Holdings followed closely with 60 deals. The ranking is based on a list that only includes firms that have invested in three or more companies within the past year.
Tech in Asia acknowledges that this methodology tends to favor early-stage investors. The publication states it is "working to produce content that better conveys the impact of each firm." The data is described as a "work in progress," and funds are invited to report inaccuracies.
Top Investors by Deal Count
The following table lists the seven most active investors, according to the Tech in Asia data.
| Investor | Deals (Past 12 Months) | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Shenzhen Capital Group (SCGC) | 67 | China |
| HongShan (HSG) | 61 | Hong Kong |
| Oriza Holdings | 60 | China |
| Shunwei Capital | 38 | China |
| Qiming Venture Partners | 38 | China |
| Innoangel Fund | 35 | China |
Focus and Recent Investments
Shenzhen Capital Group is an investment group focused on venture capital and private equity. Its recent investments include companies like FLUX, Apex Intelligence, and GeneMind.
HongShan is a venture capital and private equity firm investing globally in technology, healthcare, and consumer sectors. Its latest deals involve Anew Labs, Jiuwanli Future, and Humanlaya.
Oriza Holdings is an investment holding company covering equity investment, credit finance, and related services. It recently backed Micro Innovation Integrated Circuit, PhotonVex, and NANO-CORE CHIP.
Other Notable Active Firms
Shunwei Capital and Qiming Venture Partners each completed 38 deals in the past year. Shunwei Capital's recent portfolio additions include DeepKernel and DOLA (ACE Studio). Qiming Venture Partners, a global firm investing in technology, consumer, and healthcare, recently invested in Rabyte Technology Tech and Genlight.
Innoangel Fund, an angel investment fund focused on internet and mobile internet fields, rounded out the list with 35 deals. Its recent activity includes investments in QJ Robots, MindSpike, and LatentVerse.
The source provides links to detailed profiles for each investor, which include examples of their latest deals.
