Exploring Investment Opportunities in China's Private and Public Market

Why China Now: Tech, Venture Capital, and Public Market

🌟 Event Theme: What you'll discover

• ​China's Tech Leadership: From EVs & battery to AI & robotics—unpacking China’s innovation engine and next wave growth and investment opportunities
• ​Policy & Regulatory Shifts: How geopolitics and domestic reforms are reshaping investment strategies
• ​Venture Capital Dynamics: Explore China's evolving VC landscape and cross-border collaboration opportunities
• ​Public Market Evolutions: Navigating China’s public market - key sectors, regulations, and entry strategies

​🔥Event Highlight: Why you should attend

• ​Exclusive Access: Network directly with top Chinese GPs, fund managers, and market experts
• ​Cross-Border Insights: Get unfiltered perspectives from both Chinese and European top investors
• ​Capture Next Waves: Spot new investment frontiers driven by macro trends and technological breakthroughs

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👤Target Group: VC/PE, Asset Managers, Fund of Funds, Family Offices, Start-up & Scale-ups, Ecosystem Partners (law firms, consulting etc.)

​▶️ Program Details:

​17:00–17:30 | Arrival & Registration

​17:30–17:35 | Welcome Keynote

​17:35–18:15 | Panel Discussion: Investing in China’s Public Markets

​18:15–18:30 | Keynote: Key Insights into China’s Private Market Investment Landscape

​18:30–19:15 | Panel Discussion: China’s Innovation Landscape— New Frontiers & Global Impact

​19:15–19:30 | Q&A

​19:30-21:00 |Closing Apero & Networking

​​🎤 Speakers Highlight:

​Shaw Wang is a pioneer in China’s internet industry. He was one of the 7 co-founders of China’s tech giant Baidu, where he spent more than 10 years overseeing the firm’s business units. In 2011, Shaw founded Unity Ventures, focusing on early-stage investment.

​Yipin Ng, Co-Founder of Planetree (aka Yunqi Partners), a leading VC firm in China with a focus on deep tech backing companies such as Minimax (“AI Six Tigers” in LLM), several unicorn companies incl. PingCAP (cloud database), XTransfer (Fintech) and Deeproute (autonomous driving). With over 20 years in VC, he appeared consecutively on the Forbes Midas List and was a Partner at GGV Capital and GIC (Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund).

​Herry Han, Founding Partner of Soul Capital, an early-stage venture fund in China. He was a founding member of Lightspeed China in 2008, where he managed over $2B across 8 funds, backing more than 100 companies—20 of which became unicorns and 10% reached IPO. His notable investments include Xpeng Motors (top EV brand) and Baichuan ("AI Six Tiger" in LLM).

​Rafael Ratzel, Managing Partner at TH Capital International, a growth equity fund under Tsinghua University, focuses on investing in China’s advanced manufacturing, clean tech, and frontier tech sectors. Based in China since 2008, Rafael brings over 15 years of on-the-ground experience bridging Chinese innovation with global capital. In 2023, he led the launch of the TH’s inaugural USD fund, creating a new gateway for international investors into China’s growth-stage tech ecosystem.

​Armin Vogel, Partner at Crossbow Partners AG, a Swiss-based specialist in liquid alternative multi-manager solutions. With over 23 years in financial markets, Armin has held key roles, including Chief Risk Officer at ACT, a currency hedge fund, and Portfolio Manager for hedge fund portfolios at Winterthur Insurance (now AXA). At Crossbow, he focuses on delivering steady alpha through thematic investing and has been instrumental in launching a Greater China AMC fund, investing in specialist China/Asia funds.

​(More speakers to be announced soon. )

​🌏 Your Host

​Asians in Tech Europe is a pan-European community initiated by a new generation of Chinese tech professionals. Our mission is to connect Asian tech founders, professionals, and investors while promoting cross-cultural collaboration and innovation.

​InsideOut VC - The one podcast for everything about Venture Capital in China. We dive deep into the dynamics of China VC, explore emerging opportunities, and build a bridge between China and the West, revealing the philosophies and the true humanity behind investment deals.

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🙏 Special thanks to our sponsors:

​Ernst & Young AG and the Creative AI Foundation for their generous support in making this event possible.

LocationMaagpl. 18005 Zürich, SwitzerlandErnst & Young AG office building

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