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Sichuan Development Holding
Sichuan Development Holding is a state-owned entity that manages funding and asset management businesses. It has made 49 investments, including a Series A...
Sichuan Development Holding
Sichuan Development Holding is a state-owned entity that manages funding and asset management businesses. It has made 49 investments, including a Series A investment in Tianqing Aerospace on September 28, 2025. The firm has 2 portfolio exits, with Nangang exiting on April 03, 2023.
General information
Firm type
Government / Public Body
Year founded
2009
Location
Region
Asia
Country
China
City
Chengdu
Corporate office
Chengdu, Sichuan, China
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who owns Sichuan Development Holding?
The Sichuan Provincial Government owns the firm through two entities: the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission (SASAC) holds 90%, and the Sichuan Provincial Department of Finance holds 10%. This makes SDH a direct instrument of provincial fiscal and industrial policy rather than an independent investment office.
What is the firm's relationship with Apple Inc.?
SDH partnered with Apple to develop 40MW of solar farm projects in Sichuan province. The arrangement supports Apple's goal of powering its Chinese supply chain with renewable energy, aligning provincial infrastructure investment with a multinational corporation's operational needs.
Which asset classes does SDH invest in?
The firm's known portfolio spans commercial and residential real estate, renewable energy generation, agricultural supply chains, aircraft leasing, and mineral resources. This mix reflects the province's dual objectives of economic development and financial return.
Does Sichuan Development Holding co-invest with external parties?
Yes. Public records show a joint venture with Tianyun International Holdings Limited to build an agricultural supply-chain platform, and the solar partnership with Apple represents a co-investment structure with a corporate partner. SDH's leadership also maintains ties to the private sector through the General Association of Sichuan Entrepreneurs.
How does SDH differ from a sovereign wealth fund?
Sichuan Development Holding is a sub-national government investment vehicle, not a sovereign wealth fund. Its capital comes from provincial — not national — fiscal resources, and its mandate is geographically concentrated on Sichuan's economic development. Most sovereign funds invest globally on a portfolio basis; SDH's assets are predominantly domestic and tied to provincial policy priorities.
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