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CITIC Capital Holdings

Asia, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong, Central

Description

CITIC Capital Holdings is a prominent alternative investment management and advisory company headquartered in Hong Kong, with a significant global footprint that includes offices in major financial centers like Beijing, Shanghai, New York, and London. Established as a subsidiary of CITIC Group, one of China's largest conglomerates, CITIC Capital has grown into a formidable player in the global investment landscape, managing approximately US$30 billion in assets under management across a diverse range of investment strategies.

The firm's investment platforms are broadly categorized into private equity, real estate, structured finance, and asset management. Within private equity, CITIC Capital focuses on buyouts and growth capital investments, primarily targeting companies with strong growth potential in sectors such as consumer, healthcare, technology, and advanced manufacturing, with a particular emphasis on opportunities within China and globally. Its real estate arm invests across various property types, including commercial, residential, and logistics, while its structured finance and asset management divisions offer specialized investment solutions.

CITIC Capital's investment philosophy is centered on value creation through active management, operational improvements, and strategic partnerships. The firm leverages its deep industry expertise, extensive network, and strong local presence to identify attractive investment opportunities and drive sustainable growth for its portfolio companies. Since its inception, CITIC Capital has managed over US$80 billion in capital across more than 100 funds and investment products, demonstrating its long-standing track record and robust capital deployment capabilities.

As a long-term investor, CITIC Capital is known for its ability to execute complex transactions and provide strategic guidance to management teams, fostering innovation and market leadership. Its comprehensive approach and significant financial resources position it as a preferred partner for businesses seeking substantial capital and strategic support to achieve their growth objectives.

Investor Profile

CITIC Capital Holdings has backed more than 23 startups, with 2 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 4 rounds, about 17% of its total and boasts 24 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series A, Series C, Series D rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in China, United States, Singapore.
  • Strong thematic focus on Health Care, Pharmaceutical, Energy.
  • Typical check size: $20M – $300M.

Stage Focus

  • Series A (26%)
  • Series C (17%)
  • Series D (17%)
  • Private Equity (13%)
  • Series B (13%)
  • Debt Financing (4%)
  • Secondary Market (4%)
  • Post Ipo Equity (4%)

Country Focus

  • China (57%)
  • United States (22%)
  • Singapore (9%)
  • United Kingdom (4%)
  • Hong Kong (4%)
  • Japan (4%)

Industry Focus

  • Health Care
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Energy
  • Medical Device
  • B2b
  • Industrial
  • Shopping
  • Automotive
  • Electronics
  • E-commerce
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does CITIC Capital Holdings frequently co-invest with?

Hillhouse Investment
Asia, Central Region, Singapore, Singapore
Co-Investments: 2
Tencent
Asia, Guangdong, China, Shenzhen
Co-Investments: 3
Hefei Innovation Investment
Asia, Anhui, China, Hefei
Co-Investments: 1
Warburg Pincus
Europe, Madrid, Spain, Boadilla Del Monte
Co-Investments: 2
Advantage Capital
North America, Louisiana, United States, New Orleans
Co-Investments: 1
HongShan
Asia, Beijing, China, Beijing
Co-Investments: 4
Idinvest Partners
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Co-Investments: 2
CMB International Capital Corporation
Asia, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong, Central
Co-Investments: 1
Founder H Fund
Asia, Beijing, China, Beijing
Co-Investments: 1
Boyu Capital
Asia, Beijing, China, Beijing
Co-Investments: 3

What are some of recent deals done by CITIC Capital Holdings?

Healthy Tree

Suzhou, Jiangsu, China

Healthy Tree is a comprehensive solution provider for self-medication devices.

Health CareMedicalPharmaceutical
Series BMar 4, 2025
Regional Fish

Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

Regional Fish is a food tech venture that develops high-speed breeding technologies for fish.

AquacultureFood ProcessingSeafood
Series CDec 26, 2024
Amount Raised: $19,141,819
Xiaohongshu

Shanghai, Shanghai, China

Xiaohongshu is a social e-commerce platform for users to share product reviews and shopping experiences.

E-CommerceMobile AppsShoppingSocial
Secondary MarketJul 11, 2024
Huasun Energy

Hefei, Anhui, China

Huasun Energy specializes in the production, and sales of high-efficiency silicon heterojunction cells and components.

BatteryEnergyEnergy Management
Series ANov 1, 2021
T3 Mobile Travel Services

Nanjing, Jiangsu, China

T3 Mobile Travel Services offers car-sharing services powered by renewable energy.

Public TransportationRenewable EnergyRide Sharing
Series AOct 29, 2021
Amount Raised: $1,202,054,420
Genesis Medtech

Singapore, Central Region, Singapore

Genesis Medtech is a medical device company.

Health CareMedical Device
Series BMay 23, 2021
XtalPi

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

XtalPi is a pharmaceutical technology company that is reinventing drug discovery by enabling dry lab predictions with wet lab validation.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)BiotechnologyPharmaceutical
Series CSep 28, 2020
Amount Raised: $318,800,000
Transcend Software

Princeton, New Jersey, United States

Transcend is SaaS provider of engineering automation tools to the global engineering, construction, technology/OEM, and utility sectors

Environmental EngineeringSaaSSoftware
Series AAug 10, 2020
Amount Raised: $3,000,000
JD Industry

Beijing, Beijing, China

JD Industry specializes in industrial maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO).

B2BConsumer GoodsIndustrial
Series AMay 18, 2020
Amount Raised: $230,000,000
NEON

Singapore, Central Region, Singapore

NEON is a global leader in creating and producing immersive experiences.

ElectronicsService Industry
Private EquityNov 1, 2019