China Venture Capital Forum & Private Equity Forum, London June 27, 2007

The first quarter of 2007 shows a strong record for the China VC&PE industry. The 67 enterprises received a total of US$418.95 million of venture capital investment, with the robust growth rate of 25.5% on amount from the first quarter perspective year-over-year. PE investments also topped Asia (excluding Japan) with US$2.49 billion in 38 deals. Additional, a total of 17 PE funds targeting Asia (including China) raised an aggregate of US$7.59 billion. The 14 VC/PE backed IPOs of China-based enterprises also help to persuade people that China VC and PE markets are in full swing heading towards a new era. But what all is behind the boom? How are European investors performing in China? What experience can European investors learn from the US counterparts? Is exit in Europe an alternative?

Meanwhile, some interesting changes occurred in the China venture capital industry, according to Zero2IPO Research Center. These changes included the shift of investment interests from the TMT sector to non-TMT, although TMT still received the lion's share of investment. Moreover, we also observed that VC and PE are investing across cycles. Why? Are VC or PE investors better positioned in China?

China Venture Capital Forum (CVCF) has stepped into its seventh year since it was first launched in 2001, with its first year in London and second year in Silicon Valley. Today, it has developed itself as a premier brand name in the China venture capital industry. CVCF strives to be your preferred partner in the road ahead.

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