CEL Global Investment Fund

Overview

CEL Global Investment Fund is a private equity fund focusing on cross-border investment opportunities in the technology sector, providing fund management services to institutional investors in Greater China. Established in 2016, the fund primarily invests in equities of companies located in North America and Europe, targeting those with proven operational track records and strong growth potential in the Chinese market. Its investment strategy emphasizes industries crucial to China's economic transformation and sustainable development, including advanced manufacturing, advanced transportation equipment, advanced agricultural products and technologies, consumer products, clean energy, environmental and resources management, technology, media and telecommunications, wealth protection, and healthcare. The fund aims to be a major or strategic shareholder in its portfolio companies, offering value-added support such as strategic planning, corporate governance, operations, financial management, mergers and acquisitions, risk management, financing, marketing, and human resources. A notable investment is in Burke Porter Group, a leading supplier of intelligent machinery equipment, and Precision Surfacing Solutions, a global developer of precision surface finishing equipment. These investments align with the fund's focus on sectors important to China's economic transformation and sustainable development. The fund completed its final closing in the fourth quarter of 2018 with capital commitments of approximately USD 500 million. It is managed by China Everbright Limited, a Hong Kong-listed financial conglomerate engaged in fund management and principal investment, with assets under management across 55 funds. The fund is available only for investment by professional investors as defined under the Securities and Futures Ordinance.