China Soft Capital

Overview

China Soft Capital is a private equity investment and asset management firm based in Beijing, China, with additional offices in Shanghai, Hangzhou, Changzhou, Shenzhen, and Hong Kong. Founded in 2008, the firm specializes in growth capital and focuses on investments in emerging strategic markets. Its areas of interest include online education, wealth management, healthcare, advanced equipment manufacturing, green ecological construction, next-generation information technology, and the creative industries. China Soft Capital aims to support companies in the People's Republic of China that are poised for growth and innovation, particularly in sectors such as energy, telecommunications, digital publishing, and clean energy. The firm also engages in co-investments to enhance its investment strategy. The firm's investment approach encompasses the entire life cycle of enterprises, employing a comprehensive three-in-one business model. This model integrates 'growth bonds' and 'transformation of results' as entry points, accelerates 'venture investment,' and increases 'M&A investment.' This strategy allows China Soft Capital to provide tailored financial solutions that support the development and expansion of its portfolio companies. The firm has managed numerous capital funds with a total value exceeding RMB 3 billion, including King Link Hua Xin (Beijing) Fund, China Soft (Hangzhou) Investment Fund, China King Link (Changzhou) Investment Fund, and Hua Xin Equipment (Shanghai) Investment Fund. China Soft Capital has a strong track record of successful investments. Notable examples include Focused Photonics, a leading supplier of environmental and safety inspection and analysis instruments, which was invested in October 2009 and went public on the GEM in March 2011, achieving a total return multiple of 7 and an internal rate of return (IRR) of 90%. Another example is Toyou, a leading manufacturer in storage management solutions and professional services, invested in September 2010 and listed on the GEM in March 2012, with a total return multiple of 10 and an IRR of 120%. These successes demonstrate the firm's ability to identify and nurture high-potential companies across various industries. China Soft Capital's commitment to excellence is reflected in its numerous industry honors. The firm has been recognized as one of China's top private equity investment institutions from 2014 to 2019 and has received accolades such as the China Financial Technology Social Responsibility Award in 2019. These recognitions underscore the firm's dedication to responsible investment practices and its significant impact on the Chinese investment landscape.

Investment Focus

• Focus on emerging strategic markets
• Interest in sectors such as technology, healthcare, and clean energy
• Preference for companies poised for growth and innovation in China

Portfolio Companies