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CLSA

Asia, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Description

CLSA is an investment bank that provides security brokerage and investment banking services.

Investor Profile

CLSA has backed more than 10 startups, with 2 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 0 rounds, about 0% of its total and boasts 8 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Undisclosed, Series C, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in India, United States, China.
  • Strong thematic focus on E-Commerce, Manufacturing, Biotechnology.

Stage Focus

  • Undisclosed (20%)
  • Series C (20%)
  • Series A (20%)
  • Series B (20%)
  • Post Ipo Secondary (10%)
  • Private Equity (10%)

Country Focus

  • India (30%)
  • United States (30%)
  • China (20%)
  • United Kingdom (10%)
  • Indonesia (10%)

Industry Focus

  • E-commerce
  • Manufacturing
  • Biotechnology
  • Health Care
  • Medical
  • Gamification
  • Gaming
  • Internet
  • Online Games
  • Video Games
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Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does CLSA frequently co-invest with?

ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund
Asia, Maharashtra, India, Mumbai
Co-Investments: 2
AI
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 1
Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC
Asia, Maharashtra, India, Aurangabad
Co-Investments: 2
Societe Generale
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Co-Investments: 2
BP
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Co-Investments: 1
Co-Stone Venture Capital
Asia, Guangdong, China, Shenzhen
Co-Investments: 2
HSBC
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 2
Rothschild & Co.
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Co-Investments: 2
Siparex Groupe
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Co-Investments: 2
Auriga Partners
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Co-Investments: 2

What are some of recent deals done by CLSA?

PaXini Tech

Shenzhen, Guangdong, China

PaXini Tech is a research and development company for tactile technology and adaptive robots.

Series AJun 18, 2025

Changzhou Fuxing Mechanical and Electrical Co. manufactures servo, brushless DC, and hybrid stepper motors.

IndustrialIndustrial EngineeringManufacturing
Series BJun 4, 2025
CarTrade

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

CarTrade.com is India’s leading online automotive market for buyers and sellers of new and used vehicles.

AuctionsAutomotiveE-CommerceMarketplace
Post Ipo SecondaryJun 24, 2024
Amount Raised: $60,458,665
Cello

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Cello is a manufacturer of kitchenware products and home appliances.

E-CommerceHome AppliancesManufacturing
UndisclosedOct 27, 2023
Amount Raised: $67,972,123
SAMHI Hotels

Gurgaon, Haryana, India

SAMHI is a hospitality property company focused on the development, acquisition and ownership of business-class hotels.

FinanceFinancial ServicesHospitalityHotel
UndisclosedSep 13, 2023
Amount Raised: $74,333,552
NWP Property

Jakarta, Jakarta Raya, Indonesia

NWP Property is one of the largest and fastest-growing retail real estate platforms

Real EstateRetail
Private EquityFeb 11, 2019
Amount Raised: $200,000,000
Akili Interactive Labs

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Akili Interactive Labs Provides Healthcare Treatments.

BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalNeuroscienceService IndustryTherapeutics
Series CAug 9, 2018
Amount Raised: $13,000,000
Eve.com

San Francisco, California, United States

EVE offers massively multiplayer online roleplaying games.

GamificationGamingInternetOnline GamesVideo GamesVirtual Reality
Series BDec 1, 2006
Amount Raised: $6,656,389
Eve.com

San Francisco, California, United States

EVE offers massively multiplayer online roleplaying games.

GamificationGamingInternetOnline GamesVideo GamesVirtual Reality
Series AJun 16, 2004
Amount Raised: $7,207,917
BioVex

Oxton, York, United Kingdom

BioVex is a biotechnology company developing and commercializing biological treatments for cancer and infectious diseases.

BiotechnologyHealth CareMedical
Series COct 6, 2003
Amount Raised: $28,382,767