
Co-Stone Venture Capital
Description
Co-Stone Venture Capital, also known as Co-Stone Capital, is a prominent private equity firm based in Shenzhen, China, established in 2000. As one of China's earliest and most influential private equity players, the firm has grown to manage a substantial portfolio, with assets under management reportedly exceeding 200 billion RMB, which translates to approximately $27.6 billion USD. This significant capital base allows Co-Stone Capital to deploy considerable resources across a wide spectrum of investment opportunities within the Chinese market.
The firm's investment strategy is comprehensive, spanning venture capital, growth equity, and pre-IPO investments. Co-Stone Capital actively targets high-growth sectors, including TMT (Technology, Media, and Telecommunications), healthcare, advanced manufacturing, new materials, consumer services, and environmental protection. Their approach involves identifying innovative companies at various stages of development, from early-stage startups requiring initial capital to mature enterprises seeking pre-IPO funding or M&A support.
With a track record of investing in over 700 companies, Co-Stone Capital has played a pivotal role in fostering the growth of numerous Chinese enterprises. The firm is recognized for its deep industry expertise and its ability to support portfolio companies through strategic guidance and access to extensive networks. Over 100 of its portfolio companies have successfully achieved public listings, underscoring Co-Stone Capital's effectiveness in identifying and nurturing promising ventures. Their typical first check sizes can range significantly, reflecting their multi-stage investment approach, from early-stage venture rounds to substantial growth equity deals.
Investor Profile
Co-Stone Venture Capital has backed more than 23 startups, with 9 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 4 rounds, about 17% of its total and boasts 20 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Series B, Series C, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in China.
- Strong thematic focus on Manufacturing, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Robotics.
- Led 3 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $1M – $100M.
Stage Focus
- Series B (26%)
- Series C (22%)
- Series Unknown (22%)
- Series A (17%)
- Angel (4%)
- Seed (4%)
- Series D (4%)
Country Focus
- China (100%)
Industry Focus
- Manufacturing
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Robotics
- Biotechnology
- Software
- Information Technology
- Machine Learning
- Medical
- Pharmaceutical
- Semiconductor
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