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Yangtze River Industry Fund
Yangtze River Industry Fund is the venture capital vehicle of the government of central Hubei province. It has made 26 investments, including a Series A - II...
Yangtze River Industry Fund
Yangtze River Industry Fund is the venture capital vehicle of the government of central Hubei province. It has made 26 investments, including a Series A - II investment in YASC on February 06, 2026. The fund has 4 portfolio exits, with WM Motor exiting on September 06, 2025.
General information
Firm type
Private Equity
Year founded
2015
Location
Region
Asia
Country
China
City
Wuhan
Corporate office
Wuhan, Hubei, China
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Does Yangtze River Industry Fund participate in direct company investments?
No, the firm is classified as a fund-of-funds manager. Its primary function is to make limited partner (LP) commitments to other venture capital and private equity funds, which then execute direct investments. These sub-funds have backed semiconductor champions like SMIC and YMTC, but YRIF itself does not make direct co-investments into operating companies.
Which sectors does Yangtze River Industry Fund explicitly target?
The firm's LP commitments flow predominantly into funds targeting China's semiconductor supply chain — including chip design, fabrication equipment, and advanced materials. Beyond semiconductors, the mandate has expanded to cover hard-technology sectors that align with state self-sufficiency goals, such as renewable energy manufacturing, electric-vehicle battery technology, and industrial automation.
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