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Rushed for time? Here is the top 5 Seed investors for Financial Services startups. Scroll down for more information on these investors or to view the rest of the investors.
Name | Website | Stages | Location | Socials |
|---|---|---|---|---|
SIG China (SIG Asia Investments) | Early Stage Venture, Late Stage Venture, Private Equity, Seed | Shanghai, Shanghai, China, Asia | ||
5Y Capital | Early Stage Venture, Seed | Xuhui, Shanghai, China, Asia | ||
Morningside Group | Early Stage Venture, Late Stage Venture, Private Equity, Seed | Shanghai, Shanghai, China, Asia | ||
Zhonglu Capital | Early Stage Venture, Seed | Shanghai, Shanghai, China, Asia | ||
Sky9 Capital | Seed, Venture | Shanghai, Shanghai, China, Asia |
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We’ve ranked the top Financial Services Seed investors in Shanghai. The companies, startups and institutions listed in this article are all exceptional companies, well worth a follow. We have included links to their websites, socials and CrunchBase (if you’re interested in their financials).
We selected the organisations listed in this article based on:
- Track record
- Executive leadership
- Market share
- Innovation
- ESG rating
Our Data – We source our data from OSINT (open source intelligence) and public directories such as Crunchbase, SemRush and many more. The data from these sources should be treated with a degree of caution and verified yourself.
Top Financial Services Investors & Funds (Shanghai)
SIG China (SIG Asia Investments)
SIG’s China venture capital and private equity activities are operated through SIG Asia Investments, LLLP (SAI) and its wholly foreign owned enterprise (WFOE) based in Shanghai with a branch office in Beijing. The SIG China team seeks to commit the firm’s capital to venture capital and private equity investments in China. SAI is a member of the Susquehanna International Group of companies (SIG), which has evolved over the past 20+years into a leading financial institution focusing on trading and market making, institutional sales and research, private equity, and venture capital. With more than 1,400 employees across offices worldwide, SIG’s professionals develop ideas in an entrepreneurial environment, taking full advantage of SIG’s cutting edge technology and quantitative research. SIG is committed to expanding its global businesses in China. As part of that effort SAI has been mandated to commit SIG’s proprietary capital in VC and PE investments in companies operating in the PRC.
Stages: Early Stage Venture, Late Stage Venture, Private Equity, Seed
Location: Shanghai, Shanghai, China, Asia
Industries: Financial Services, Venture Capital
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5Y Capital
5Y Capital is a firm engaged in providing early-stage venture investments. It was formerly known as Morningside Venture Capital. The investment firm manages USD 5bn in dual-currency funds in USD and RMB, backed by world-renowned sovereign wealth funds, family offices, fund of funds, university endowments, pensions, and foundations. It was headquartered in Xuhui, Shanghai, China in 2008 by Ken Shi and Richard Liu.
Stages: Early Stage Venture, Seed
Location: Xuhui, Shanghai, China, Asia
Industries: Finance, Financial Services, Venture Capital
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Morningside Group
Morningside Group is a private investment group founded in 1986 by the Chan family. The Chan family founded the Hang Lung Group in 1960. Today, the Hang Lung Group consists of Hang Lung Group Limited [0010.HK] and Hang Lung Properties Limited [0101.HK]. Both companies are listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Hang Lung Properties Limited is a constituent stock of the Hang Seng Index. Morningside Group invests in private equity and venture capital opportunities in North America, Europe, and the Asia Pacific. Since 1992, China has increasingly become a significant part of the group’s investment activities. Morningside Group has investments in the following sectors — machinery manufacturing, high-tech, media, telecommunication, life science, education, and cleantech. The group is managed by experienced investment professionals who are entrepreneurial, have deep industry knowledge, and are effective in the local environment in which they operate. In addition to its investment activities, Morningside Group is deeply committed to being socially responsible. Providing access to educational opportunities and supporting scientific research are two major areas of focus for Morningside’s philanthropic endeavors.
Stages: Early Stage Venture, Late Stage Venture, Private Equity, Seed
Location: Shanghai, Shanghai, China, Asia
Industries: Finance, Financial Services, Venture Capital
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Zhonglu Capital
Zhonglu Capital is a China-based private investment firm founded in 2015.The firm is specializing in technology, media, and technology, local lifestyle, social network, internet finance, and e-commerce sectors.
Stages: Early Stage Venture, Seed
Location: Shanghai, Shanghai, China, Asia
Industries: Enterprise Software, Financial Services, Social Media, Venture Capital
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Sky9 Capital
Sky9 Capital is a leading venture capital fund dedicated to supporting disruptive technologies and outstanding innovators to drive change and create positive impact for society, the environment and individual lives. Sky9 Capital team includes senior experts, entrepreneurs, and experienced investors from diverse backgrounds. Since 2011, the team has managed a number of USD and RMB funds, whose total assets under management of nearly USD 2 billion.
Stages: Seed, Venture
Location: Shanghai, Shanghai, China, Asia
Industries: Consumer, Enterprise, Financial Services, Information Technology, Internet, Venture Capital
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Capital Today
Capital Today manages dedicated China country funds of USD2.5 billion. It is one of the first independent private equity firms in China. Founded by Kathy Xu in 2005, Capital Today is committed to provide growth capital to small and medium-sized Chinese companies and helps them build sustainable businesses and No.1 brands in China. Capital Today’s investment theme is to capture opportunities with the booming Chinese middle class and their changing life styles. Capital Today has a focused and disciplined strategy and hands-on approach. It is dedicated to help the Chinese entrepreneurs build KPI, Culture and No.1 brands (Capital Today’s “3 Weapons”). Capital Today is a strong believer of long term investment and tends to hold the investment for many years. Capital Today has been focused on Consumer. Retail & Internet Sector. Their Portfolios IncludeJD.com, Youku Tudou.com, Ganji.com, Dianping.com, Three Squirrels online snack food brand, Yifeng Pharmacy Chain, Cosrno Lady Underwear Chain, Nuts Snack Food Chain, BiFengTang Quick Service Restaurant, Tsui Wah Restaurant Chain, etc.
Stages: Early Stage Venture, Late Stage Venture, Seed
Location: Shanghai, Shanghai, China, Asia
Industries: Financial Services
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Ameba Capital
Ameba Capital is a Chinese venture capital firm that provides early and growth stage investments. Ameba Capital makes investments in the telecommunications, media, and technology industries, focusing on SaaS, AI, Digital Transformation and other disruptive technologies.
Stages: Early Stage Venture, Late Stage Venture, Private Equity, Seed
Location: Shanghai, Shanghai, China, Asia
Industries: Banking, Financial Services, Venture Capital
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Ventech China
Ventech Capital was founded in 1998 in France. Ventech is one of the most famous VC funds in Europe and manages four funds. In China, Ventech China manages three funds. Globally, this represents more than USD 1B total asset under management. Ventech China is based in Shanghai. Ventech China 3 is a USD 220 million venture capital fund focused on communities, M-commerce, Big Data and Fintech. Its current portfolio companies include Keep, the No.1 fitness training and community app in China, WonderFull, the emerging Japanese product M-commerce platform, Juzi, the leading entertainment news platform, Datawin, the leading big data company in sales leads generation, and Blued, the No.1 gay community app in China. Ventech China is dedicated to growing together with innovative startups and help them to become global leaders in their fields.
Stages: Early Stage Venture, Seed
Location: Shanghai, Shanghai, China, Asia
Industries: Finance, Financial Services, Venture Capital
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01vc
01vc is a venture capital firm focused on making early-stage investments in mobile internet and marketplace startups such as trading platforms, enterprise service, SaaS, logistics, mobile internet-related finance, e-commerce, and B2B. The firm also invests in the Southeast Asia market. 01vc was established in 2014 and is based in Shanghai, China.
Stages: Early Stage Venture, Seed
Location: Shanghai, Shanghai, China, Asia
Industries: Finance, Financial Services, Venture Capital
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Ferry Venture Capital
Ferry Venture Capital is an early-stage venture capital firm focused on building companies in the new technology industry. The firm invests in early-stage companies in three broad areas, mainly in Information Technology & Artificial Intelligence (IT & AI), Enterprise Services & Technology, and Consumer & Entertainment. Ferry Venture Capital was founded in 2010 and is based in Shanghai, China.
Stages: Early Stage Venture, Seed
Location: Shanghai, Shanghai, China, Asia
Industries: Finance, Financial Services, Venture Capital
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Lighthouse Capital Management
Lighthouse Capital Management is an early venture capital fund focusing on the Chinese and US markets. It has been focusing on angel/VC equity investment in excellent content and products and currently manages two RMB Fund and a dollar fund. The firm has invested in more than 40 growth projects in mainland China and overseas, focusing on hardware equipment and “Internet +” method empowerment and enterprise data services. It is managing billions of dollars in total assets, investing in the total market value of domestic and foreign companies over 100 Billion dollars. Lighthouse Capital was founded in 2011 and is based in Shanghai, China.
Stages: Early Stage Venture, Seed
Location: Shanghai, Shanghai, China, Asia
Industries: Finance, Financial Services, Venture Capital
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Chain Capital
Chain Capital was established in April 2015. The teams covered in Silicon Valley, Toronto, Singapore, Tokyo, Seoul, Moscow, London and Shanghai. The core members are the industry experts from Franklin Templeton Sealand Fund Mangament, Facebook, Qudian, Ogilvy, ShopEx and others. Chain Capital specializes in investing blockchain projects, discover and help the outstanding teams to better use blockchain technology in order to make the world better.
Stages: Early Stage Venture, Seed, Venture
Location: Shanghai, Shanghai, China, Asia
Industries: Banking, Financial Services, FinTech, Information Technology
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Haitao Capital
Haitao Capital is a founder-focused, early stage cross-border investor driven by the #GlobalChinaMacro. Our focus is on the 4 C’s – the areas we believe a changing China will change the world. + Care + Culture + Creation & + Consumption We invest in promising companies operating across healthcare & wellness; adtech & new retail; travel, entertainment & education; and disruptive technologies in fintech, transport, agritech and food safety. We put our time and money behind teams that challenge conventions, and teams that share our belief that #ChinaMatters. Our portfolio includes companies such as Autonomous.io, BookTrack and åº·è¯ / The CareVoice.
Stages: Early Stage Venture, Seed
Location: Shanghai, Shanghai, China, Asia
Industries: Financial Services
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Grand Yangtze Capital
Grand Yangtze Capital is an investment firm focused principally on equity investments in growth and expansion stage enterprises in China. They have been managing 7 PE and VC funds since 2007 and have deployed over 4 billion RMB. Grand Yangtze Capital has invested in over 40 companies, among which 8 companies went public, and several others were merged or acquired, e.g. Sino-Crystal (300064), Shuanghuan(002472), Hainan Rubber(601118), HLBN(300291), ZMJ(601717), China UMS, ZBT Pharma, ELLASSAY(603808), B-Soft(300451), Guochuang Software(300520), YMatou, Pharma Block, etc.
Stages: Early Stage Venture, Late Stage Venture, Private Equity, Seed
Location: Shanghai, Shanghai, China, Asia
Industries: Financial Services
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Dalton Venture
Dalton Venture is a fund management company that specializes in early stage investment and industrial mergers and acquisitions in the field of big health.
Stages: Early Stage Venture, Seed
Location: Shanghai, Shanghai, China, Asia
Industries: Finance, Financial Services
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Qiaojing Capital
Qiaojing Capital is an investment firm that invests in the medical, consumer & supply chain financial management industries. Qiao Jing Capital’s core operation team has experience in senior management positions in well-known asset management companies at home and abroad. The company’s operations fully follow the leading models at home and abroad, and pursue strict risk management and efficient incentive mechanisms.
Stages: Early Stage Venture, Seed
Location: Shanghai, Shanghai, China, Asia
Industries: Financial Services
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Innotech Capitals
Innotech Capitals was founded in 2015 with offices in Shanghai and San Francisco. We have private equity, venture capital and incubation practices. We also focus on cross-boarder investment opportunities especially relating to startups that have the potential to become the first-mover in the China market.
Stages: Early Stage Venture, Private Equity, Seed, Venture
Location: Shanghai, Shanghai, China, Asia
Industries: Financial Services, Incubators, Venture Capital
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Dragonrise Capital
Dragonrise Capital is a professional venture capital firm that manages several US dollar and RMB funds. It focuses on investing in high-quality entrepreneurial projects in the field of TMT and mobile Internet, and hope to work with entrepreneurs to create a better future.
Stages: Seed
Location: Shanghai, Shanghai, China, Asia
Industries: Angel Investment, Financial Exchanges, Financial Services, Impact Investing, Venture Capital
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YungPark Capital
YungPark Capital Holding Group, Co., Ltd (hereinafter: ‘YungPark’) is an integrated industrial investment group that is focused on financial innovation and investment in a number of industries. The company is jointly managed by the China team of the Hong Kong-based international investment company PGA and is member of Shanghai Private Equity Association. YungPark Capital is also the member of Shanghai Chamber of International Commerce, vice institutional chairman of World Trade Centre Association of Shanghai and one of the principal members of Shanghai Finance Information Association. Founded in 2014, YungPark has the registered capital of CNY 5 billion and headquartered in Shanghai. Benefits from the support of its partners from all over the world today, YungPark manages investment portfolios with a total amount of over CNY 10 billion which mainly distribute in Mainland China, Hong Kong and Asia.
Stages: Early Stage Venture, Seed
Location: Shanghai, Shanghai, China, Asia
Industries: Finance, Financial Services, Venture Capital
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GEOC
Go Capital & EOC (GEOC) is an investment firm that invests in Israeli high-tech companies in areas of life Sciences, 3D printing, AI, IOT, and etc. GEOC has experienced Chinese and Israeli teams with business and international expertise which is complementary in territory, domain and resources. In the past 20 years, the core teams of both China and Israel have been focusing on advancing those areas of interest. The Fund identified the growing potential in China – Israel relations in the political and economic arenas with complementary objectives and growing business opportunities. GEOC’s vision is to be the innovation platform and growth engine for deep integration of advanced Israeli technology and Chinese manufacturing industry and huge market.
Stages: Early Stage Venture, Late Stage Venture, Seed
Location: Shanghai, Shanghai, China, Asia
Industries: Finance, Financial Services, Venture Capital
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Zhiying Capital
ZhiYing Capital is an investment institution focusing on the Chinese market. It was founded by alumni of CEIBS. At present, the total size of the fund is nearly 10 billion RMB.
Stages: Early Stage Venture, Seed, Venture
Location: Shanghai, Shanghai, China, Asia
Industries: Finance, Financial Services
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Zimi Fund
Shanghai Zimi Investment Development or Zimi Fund is a professional equity investment fund management company approved by the relevant state departments. It was formally established in Shanghai in 2013. The company is mainly engaged in non-securities business investment management, private equity financing, mergers and acquisitions, equity investment management, etc. The services cover private equity investment, investment consulting, asset management, etc. The company uses modern financial instruments such as equity investment, fund management and capital operation. Serve the fast-growing Chinese economy and provide innovative financial services to enterprises. At present, it focuses on innovative investment banks in the supply chain and consumption sectors, and arranges clothing, food, housing, transportation, and health-related projects related to the people’s livelihood. Since its establishment, the company has participated in the activities of Ebara Environmental Protection, Joy Shares, Xingchang New Materials, Wald English, Kali Internet, Topow, Zhengming Modern Logistics, Fast Travel Line, Shandong Rongqing, Chunfeng Logistics, Jiutan Supply Chain, 壹More than 30 corporate investment, financing, mergers and acquisitions, including Tick, Panjie, Quanzhu, Huayin, Shannong, Youle, Xingjie International, KKS, Shangqiao, Xiaomao Volkswagen, Ya’ao Supply Chain Waiting for business, completing transactions of more than 3 billion yuan.
Stages: Seed
Location: Shanghai, Shanghai, China, Asia
Industries: Angel Investment, Finance, Financial Services, Impact Investing, Venture Capital
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Ledger Capital
Ledger Capital is a financial services and investment firm focused on digital assets and blockchain enablement of the real economy. They provide capital, expertise, and managed services to exceptional teams, corporations, and government-backed initiatives that are looking to tackle problems in large mature markets and verticals with blockchain technology. Their core team consists of seasoned tech entrepreneurs, leaders of blockchain technology projects, and executives of top investment firms.
Stages: Early Stage Venture, Initial Coin Offering, Seed
Location: Huangpu, Shanghai, China, Asia
Industries: Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Financial Services, Venture Capital
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Chuchuang Investment
Founded on October 9, 2012, Startup (Shanghai) Investment Management or Chuchuang Investment is an angel investment institution founded by angel investor Wang Yingchu, dedicated to venture capital in the field of artificial intelligence.
Stages: Seed
Location: Shanghai, Shanghai, China, Asia
Industries: Angel Investment, Financial Exchanges, Financial Services, Impact Investing, Venture Capital
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DNA Fund
DNA Fund is a pioneer in private venture capital with an initial registered capital of 100 million and a registered location at Shanghai, which focus on searching for global investment opportunity among internet. DNA Fund was founded by a group of investors who care about the future development of our world. The first phase of capital was funded by CTO100. The investors will also assist the corporates in every way besides capital injection.
Stages: Early Stage Venture, Seed
Location: Shanghai, Shanghai, China, Asia
Industries: Financial Services
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Dolphin Capital
Dolphin Capital is a venture capital firm that focuses on the information technology and new enterprise services industries. Their investment is centered on the early phases of development. Dolphin Capital is headquartered in Shanghai, China and was founded in 2019.
Stages: Early Stage Venture, Seed
Location: Shanghai, Shanghai, China, Asia
Industries: Financial Services, Information Technology
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