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Hony Capital

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Beijing, China · Founded 2003 · AUM US$13 Billion · Website
Private EquityBuyoutGrowth CapitalPharmaceutical and HealthcareConsumption and CateringCulture and MediaEnvironmental Protection and New EnergyHigh-end ManufacturingChinaUnited KingdomUnited StatesAustraliaIndia
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Hony Capital is a leading Chinese private equity firm and a subsidiary of Legend Holdings, considered a pioneer in China's private equity industry.

Hony Capital was founded in 2003 with start-up capital provided by its parent company, Legend Holdings. As a pioneer in the Chinese private equity sector, the firm has expanded its footprint by managing over 100 domestic and international investments. In 2012, it achieved a milestone by becoming the first private equity company to register in the Qianhai Shenzhen-Hong Kong Modern Service Industry Cooperation Zone.

The firm focuses on creating value by investing in Chinese companies as well as overseas consumer brands looking to expand their presence in the Chinese market. To support specialized growth, Hony established dedicated investment management platforms like the Hospital Corporation of China and Best Food Holding Company Limited to target opportunities in healthcare and the food and beverage sectors.

Hony's investor base is globally diverse, comprising prominent institutional investors such as American and Canadian pension funds, Goldman Sachs, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and China's national social insurance fund. The firm has been active in high-profile cross-border deals, including major acquisitions in the UK hospitality sector and Hollywood film production ventures.

Founded2003
HeadquartersBeijing, China
AUMUS$13 Billion
Target investment$10M-$80M (film budgets), $1.54B (PizzaExpress acquisition)
StrategiesPrivate Equity, Buyout, Growth Capital
Sector focusPharmaceutical and Healthcare, Consumption and Catering, Culture and Media, Environmental Protection and New Energy, High-end Manufacturing
Geographic focusChina, United Kingdom, United States, Australia, India

Leadership

John Zhao
Founder and CEO
Founder and CEO of Hony Capital and Executive Vice President of Legend Holdings.

Notable Investments

China Shijiazhuang Pharmaceutical Group (CSPC)ZoomlionShanghai City Investment HoldingsShanghai Jin Jiang InternationalENNPizzaExpressSTX EntertainmentWeWorkSantos LimitedCompagnia Italiana Forme Acciaio (CIFA)

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