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The Hina Group

North America, California, United States, San Francisco

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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Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does The Hina Group frequently co-invest with?

Trust China
Asia, Beijing, China, Beijing
Co-Investments: 2
Share Capital
Asia, Guangdong, China, Shenzhen
Co-Investments: 2
IDG Capital
Asia, Beijing, China, Beijing
Co-Investments: 2
Sinovation Ventures
Asia, Beijing, China, Beijing
Co-Investments: 2
Buhuo Ventures
Asia, Beijing, China, Beijing
Co-Investments: 2
SAIF Partners
Asia, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Co-Investments: 2
China Growth Capital | CGC
Asia, Beijing, China, Beijing
Co-Investments: 2
Sigma Square Capital
Asia, Beijing, China, Beijing
Co-Investments: 3
Gaorong Capital
Asia, Beijing, China, Wangjing
Co-Investments: 2
Fortune Venture Capital
Asia, Guangdong, China, Shenzhen
Co-Investments: 3

Which angels does The Hina Group often collaborate with?

BG
Asia, China
Shared Deals: 1
QL
North America, Washington, United States, Redmond
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by The Hina Group?

Liying Bio

Shenzhen, Guangdong, China

Liying Bio is a biotechnology company that specializes in the development of innovative biological protein products.

BiopharmaBiotechnology
SeedNov 6, 2023
Hydrogen New Technology

Shenzhen, Guangdong, China

Hydrogen New Technology focus on the miniaturization technology & industrialization of high-temperature proton exchange membrane fuel cells

Health CareMedical
AngelMay 25, 2023
Deep Oxygen Technology

Futian, Guangdong, China

Deep Oxygen Technology provides cloud-native 3D video content AIGC engines.

AnimationGraphic DesignVideo
AngelFeb 8, 2023
Amount Raised: $10,000,000
Tiaoyue Intelligent

Changyang, Beijing, China

Tiaoyue Intelligent is an AI digital human technology research and development company.

3D TechnologyArtificial Intelligence (AI)Digital Marketing
AngelDec 8, 2022
Nonstop Technology

Shenzhen, Guangdong, China

Nonstop Technology is a 2B food robot RaaS service provider.

SeedNov 14, 2022
Amount Raised: $10,000,000
Black Sesame Technologies

San Jose, California, United States

Black Sesame Technologies is an AI digital imaging technology firm that creates solutions for real-world AI challenges.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)AutomotiveMachine Learning
Series CAug 8, 2022
Nonstop Technology

Shenzhen, Guangdong, China

Nonstop Technology is a 2B food robot RaaS service provider.

AngelFeb 28, 2022
Amount Raised: $1,584,937
Sunyur

Haidian, Beijing, China

Sunyur provides digital procurement solutions.

EnterpriseProcurement
Series BSep 24, 2021
Amount Raised: $15,773,115
AiMall

Shenzhen, Guangdong, China

AiMall develops artificial intelligence technology designed to transform the traditional mall.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Brand MarketingIntelligent SystemsSoftware
Series AAug 1, 2021
Attribuly

Mong Kok, Kowloon, Hong Kong

Attribuly is marketing analytics for Shopify merchants that allocate your eCom budget like an expert.

Marketing AutomationSoftware
Pre SeedJul 1, 2021
Amount Raised: $1,100,000