
Ventech China
Description
Ventech China is the dedicated Chinese arm of Ventech, a global venture capital firm headquartered in Paris. Based in Shanghai, the firm primarily targets early-stage technology companies within the burgeoning Chinese market. Its investment thesis centers on disruptive innovations across sectors such as IT, mobile technology, e-commerce, and digital media. The firm typically engages with startups from Seed to Series B stages, seeking to identify and nurture high-growth potential ventures that can achieve significant market impact.
Ventech China leverages its deep understanding of local market dynamics combined with Ventech's extensive global network and expertise. The firm is known for its hands-on approach, providing strategic guidance, operational support, and access to industry connections to its portfolio companies. Beyond capital, Ventech China aims to be a value-added partner, assisting entrepreneurs in navigating the complexities of scaling in China. Their portfolio includes notable successes that have achieved significant market penetration and valuations within the competitive Chinese tech landscape.
Ventech China typically deploys initial investments ranging from $1 million to $5 million, with the capacity for substantial follow-on funding in subsequent rounds as companies demonstrate growth and require further capital. The firm is part of a larger global Ventech platform which manages over €900 million in assets across various funds, underscoring its substantial financial backing and long-term commitment to the venture ecosystem. This allows Ventech China to participate in significant funding rounds and support its portfolio companies through various growth phases, from inception to maturity.
While its primary focus is China, Ventech China benefits from the broader Ventech group's international perspective, which can be advantageous for portfolio companies considering global expansion. The firm remains agile in its sector focus, continuously adapting to emerging trends within the technology landscape, including areas like AI, big data, and SaaS, which are increasingly relevant in the Chinese market. Their strategic presence in Shanghai positions them at the heart of China's technological innovation hub, enabling close collaboration with entrepreneurs.
Investor Profile
Ventech China has backed more than 24 startups, with 2 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 3 rounds, about 13% of its total and boasts 6 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Series B, Series A, Seed rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in China, Singapore, Spain.
- Strong thematic focus on E-Commerce, Mobile, Health Care.
- Led 1 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $1M – $5M.
Stage Focus
- Series B (46%)
- Series A (25%)
- Seed (13%)
- Series Unknown (13%)
- Series C (4%)
Country Focus
- China (54%)
- Singapore (21%)
- Spain (4%)
- United States (4%)
- Malaysia (4%)
- Japan (4%)
- United Kingdom (4%)
- Austria (4%)
Industry Focus
- E-commerce
- Mobile
- Health Care
- Apps
- Internet
- Fitness
- Wellness
- Retail
- Information Technology
- Media And Entertainment
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