
The Hina Group
Description
The Hina Group, established in 2003, operates as a prominent independent investment bank and private equity firm with a distinct focus on facilitating cross-border transactions between the United States and China. Headquartered in San Francisco, with key offices in Beijing and Shanghai, the firm leverages its bicultural expertise to bridge the strategic and financial interests of companies in both regions. Hina's unique dual identity allows it to offer comprehensive services, encompassing M&A advisory, private placements, and direct principal investments through its private equity funds.
As an investment bank, The Hina Group has a robust track record in advising on complex mergers, acquisitions, and strategic partnerships, particularly for technology, consumer, and healthcare companies navigating the nuances of the US and Chinese markets. Their expertise extends to private placement services, helping growth-stage companies secure capital from a global network of investors. The firm's significant impact is underscored by its involvement in over 100 transactions, collectively valued at more than $10 billion, demonstrating its capacity to execute large-scale, impactful deals.
Beyond its advisory role, The Hina Group also operates as a principal investor, managing over $1 billion in private equity capital across its various funds. Through its principal investment arm, Hina Asia Private Equity, the firm invests directly in high-growth companies, typically at the growth equity or pre-IPO stages. These investments are characterized by a focus on sectors poised for significant expansion, including internet, mobile, fintech, and advanced manufacturing. The firm seeks to partner with visionary entrepreneurs and provide not only capital but also strategic guidance and access to its extensive network, aiming to accelerate the portfolio companies' expansion and market leadership.
The Hina Group's investment philosophy emphasizes long-term value creation, leveraging its deep industry insights and cross-border capabilities to support its portfolio companies' global ambitions. This strategic approach positions The Hina Group as a critical partner for companies seeking to capitalize on opportunities in the dynamic US-China economic corridor.
Investor Profile
The Hina Group has backed more than 49 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 13 rounds, about 27% of its total and boasts 5 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Series A, Series B, Angel rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in China, Hong Kong, United States.
- Strong thematic focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI), Health Care, Medical.
- Typical check size: $10M – $75M.
Stage Focus
- Series A (31%)
- Series B (22%)
- Angel (20%)
- Series C (10%)
- Seed (8%)
- Series E (2%)
- Pre Seed (2%)
- Series Unknown (2%)
- Series D (2%)
Country Focus
- China (96%)
- Hong Kong (2%)
- United States (2%)
Industry Focus
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Health Care
- Medical
- Software
- Machine Learning
- Medical Device
- Enterprise
- Service Industry
- Education
- Automotive
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