
IDG Capital
Description
IDG Capital, established in 1993, stands as a pioneering investment firm, notably being among the first foreign-backed venture capital entities to establish a presence in China. Headquartered in Beijing, the firm has evolved into a global powerhouse, renowned for its extensive investment activities across various stages, from early-stage startups to growth and pre-IPO companies. Its strategic focus spans a diverse array of sectors, including technology, media, and telecommunications (TMT), consumer goods and services, healthcare, advanced manufacturing, and new energy.
With a formidable track record, IDG Capital manages a significant portfolio, overseeing more than $30 billion in assets under management. This substantial capital base enables the firm to deploy considerable resources across its target markets. Over its decades of operation, IDG Capital has demonstrated a remarkable ability to identify and nurture promising ventures, having invested in over 1,000 companies globally. Its influence is particularly pronounced in the Chinese technology landscape, where it has backed numerous industry giants.
The firm's investment philosophy is characterized by a long-term perspective and a hands-on approach, providing not just capital but also strategic guidance and operational support to its portfolio companies. This comprehensive engagement has contributed to a strong record of successful exits, including over 200 initial public offerings (IPOs) and more than 100 merger and acquisition (M&A) deals. IDG Capital's typical first cheque size can range significantly, reflecting its multi-stage investment strategy, generally falling between $1 million for early-stage opportunities and up to $100 million for more mature, growth-stage companies seeking substantial capital injections. Their commitment to fostering innovation and market leadership has solidified their reputation as a pivotal player in the global venture capital ecosystem.
Investor Profile
IDG Capital has backed more than 352 startups, with 20 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 93 rounds, about 26% of its total and boasts 164 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Series B, Series A, Series C rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in China, United States, India.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Internet, E-Commerce.
- Led 8 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $1M – $100M.
Stage Focus
- Series B (28%)
- Series A (27%)
- Series C (12%)
- Seed (11%)
- Series D (6%)
- Angel (4%)
- Series Unknown (4%)
- Series E (2%)
- Initial Coin Offering (1%)
- Post Ipo Equity (1%)
Country Focus
- China (58%)
- United States (23%)
- India (4%)
- Singapore (4%)
- Hong Kong (3%)
- United Kingdom (1%)
- South Korea (1%)
- Ireland (1%)
- France (1%)
- Philippines (1%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Internet
- E-commerce
- Manufacturing
- Blockchain
- Mobile
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Information Technology
- Financial Services
- Cryptocurrency
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