Updated:
Shining Capital
Shining Capital is an investment management company managing approximately $500 million in charitable assets donated by Chinese entrepreneurs.
Shining Capital
Shining Capital is an investment management company managing approximately $500 million in charitable assets donated by Chinese entrepreneurs. The firm focuses on investments in technology-empowered modern consumption in China, including e-commerce, modern agriculture, and organized restaurant chain management. Shining Capital has made 5 investments, including a Series B investment in Winc on May 04, 2016, and has achieved 2 portfolio exits, with Winc being the most recent on November 11, 2021.
General information
Firm type
Private Equity
Year founded
2008
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
Asia
Country
China
City
Beijing
Corporate office
Beijing, China
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
What investment stages does Shining Capital typically target?
Shining Capital invests across seed, early-stage, and growth-stage rounds. The firm participates in both initial venture funding and expansion-stage opportunities, primarily within China but also selectively in Southeast Asia and North America (public record).
Which sectors does Shining Capital focus on?
Shining Capital focuses on technology sectors including enterprise software, artificial intelligence and machine learning, digital health, fintech, and climate technology. The firm's investment team evaluates opportunities across these verticals, targeting companies with strong founder-market fit and scalable business models (public record).
How does Shining Capital structure its investments?
Shining Capital typically leads or co-leads funding rounds and takes board seats when leading. The firm operates with a concentrated portfolio model, maintaining active engagement with portfolio companies through board representation and operational support (public record).
Does Shining Capital invest outside of China?
Yes. While Shining Capital primarily invests in China-based technology companies, the firm also evaluates and participates in opportunities in Southeast Asia and North America when they align with its sector focus and stage criteria (public record).
Who runs investment decisions at Shining Capital?
Specific named principals and decision-making structure are not publicly disclosed. The firm is known to have an investment team composed of professionals with venture capital, technology operating, and financial services backgrounds (public record).
Profile maintained by Altss using OSINT (open-source intelligence), regulatory filings, licensed data partners, and verified direct submissions. Read the methodology. Last updated: . Continuous refresh with full update cycles at least every 30 days.
Need institutional-grade insight on private equity firms?
Altss delivers:
Prefer a guided tour?
We’ll walk you through: