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ZWC Partners (ZWC) is a dual-currency firm focusing on Asia's fast-growing markets. Managing over USD 2.5 billion, ZWC focuses on growth/early-growth stage investments in digital economy, renewable energy, deep-tech and consumer sector. ZWC has operation in Shanghai, Beijing, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Singapore, Jakarta, Tokyo, Paris and Monza.

The shareholders of ZWC include leading corporates, family offices of accomplished entrepreneurs, and international financial institutions. This unique ecosystem provides investees valuable support in both financial and industrial resources. ZWC aims to promote technology innovation, help next generation of entrepreneurs to succeed, and support sustainable development of society.

Altruism: Our Investment Spirits

ZWC with altruism in mind, not only promotes technology innovation, helps next generation of entrepreneurs to succeed, but also forms charitable foundation for philanthropic exploration, educational support for poverty, and initiative for building a more equitable and sustainable society. ZWC sees altruistic spirit contained in entrepreneurs and start-ups is crucial to whether they can bring lasting value to consumers and society. Entrepreneurs with altruism in mind, tend to share knowledge and know-how with team members and grow their ventures with surrounding companies and stakeholders. Enterprises with altruism in mind, tend to promote the sustainable development and uphold social responsibilities.

Industry Partnership

In the past decade, China's economy has gained vast momentum, particularly in the mobile economy. Despite China online user penetration seemingly approached maturity, ZWC believes a new era of growth will start to emerge. ZWC foresees the next decade will be the golden age of “Technology+Industry” convergence. ZWC sees vast value creation opportunities in bridging innovation technology start-ups with ZWC's extensive network of established corporations. Such unique industry partnership turns industry knowledge and entrepreneurial experience into innovation ideas and business expansion opportunities.

Innovative Value Investing

Value investing in innovation technology is our core investment competency. The value of technological innovation companies lies on real value creation. Today's entrepreneurs are keen to discover inherent problems or inefficiencies of a particular industry. Our investment decision takes into accounts of today's technology advancements and entrepreneurs’ creative solution, and how those entrepreneurs can effectively reduce costs and increase efficiency for the eco-system surrounding their businesses.

Entrepreneurial DNA

ZWC has the entrepreneur's DNA since the company was formed. The ZWC founders are successful entrepreneurs. Knowing what young entrepreneurs need, ZWC has ongoing forums inviting founders of Asia's leading corporates to share their entrepreneurial experience and industrial resources, helping young entrepreneurs grow into the next generation of leaders in their respective industries.

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