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PLD Capital

PLD Capital, founded 2014 in Shenzhen, runs concentrated venture-to-pre-IPO bets on hydrogen and advanced manufacturing, with a top DPI of 3.2.

General information

Firm type

Private Equity

Year founded

2014

AUM

Undisclosed

Location

Region

Asia

Country

China

City

Shenzhen

Corporate office

Shenzhen, China

Sector focus

Energy Transition & RenewablesIndustrial TechMobility & Transportation

Frequently asked questions

What does PLD Capital invest in?

The firm targets China's technology sector, with a primary focus on the hydrogen value chain within the energy transition and on high-end equipment and advanced manufacturing. Its exposure spans the carbon-neutrality ecosystem and smart industrial systems. The firm describes these as its two core thematic pillars.

What investment stages does PLD Capital cover?

PLD Capital invests across the venture spectrum, from seed and early-stage rounds through growth equity and pre-IPO placements. The firm states it maintains a long-term approach, staying with companies through multiple funding rounds toward public listing.

Does PLD Capital make only domestic investments?

The firm manages both RMB and cross-border investment programs. It operates six global offices and draws on a network of more than 50 external industry experts that includes overseas partners, which supports international business development for its portfolio companies.

How does PLD Capital support companies after investment?

It runs what the firm calls 'deep empowerment' — connecting portfolio companies to downstream industrial partners, specialist institutions, and overseas collaborators. The 50-plus external expert network is used to help companies expand operations and improve management capabilities.

What is PLD Capital's track record on exits?

The firm reports that multiple portfolio companies have completed IPOs. It discloses a maximum realized DPI of 3.2 across its funds and states roughly 70% of active portfolio companies are positioned to go public within two years. Specific exited names and fund vintages behind the DPI figure are not publicly disclosed.

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