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Sailing Capital
Sailing Capital is a private equity fund initiated by Shanghai International Group for overseas investments. It engages in direct investment and establishes...
Overview
Sailing Capital is a private equity fund initiated by Shanghai International Group for overseas investments. It engages in direct investment and establishes sub-funds with key co-investors. Sailing Capital's commitments include equity, equity-linked, mezzanine, and debt capital for full, majority, or minority acquisitions.
General information
Firm type
Private Equity
Year founded
2012
Location
Region
Asia
Country
China
City
Shanghai
Corporate office
Shanghai, China
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
How is Sailing Capital structured — does it operate as a direct investor, a fund-of-funds, or both?
Sailing Capital maintains a hybrid model that is uncommon among Chinese private equity firms. The firm deploys capital directly across venture, growth, buyout, and pre-IPO stages while simultaneously running a fund-of-funds program. This dual structure means the team evaluates both individual companies and the GPs backing them, creating an information loop that single-strategy competitors do not possess. Public records confirm the fund-of-funds allocation alongside the direct-investment practice.
What sectors does Sailing Capital focus on?
Deal activity concentrates in sectors aligned with China's industrial-policy framework: enterprise technology, industrial automation, healthcare services, and energy transition have all seen deployment. The mobility and transportation sector also features in the firm's portfolio. This sector mix reflects the broader orientation of Shanghai-based private equity toward advanced manufacturing and domestic consumption themes.
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