SAIF Partners overview
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SAIF Partners targets $800mn for fifth China fund
The Hong Kong-based firm’s fifth vehicle will focus on growth investments in technology, healthcare and clean tech, following the investment strategy of its predecessor fund.
SAIF leads funding round for Amprius
A private equity consortium has invested $30m in the battery manufacturer.
SAIF nets 3.15x returns on lighting exit
SAIF Partners has completely exited its holdings in National Stock Exchange-listed lighting company Havells India. The firm invested INR750m in Havells in 2008.
Wisconsin commits $240m to private equity
Wisconsin’s state investment board, which manages $69bn in assets, has committed to Avenue Capital, Gilde, Lone Star and SAIF Partners, and made a co-investment in HCB.
SAIF makes 2x from two Indian exits
SAIF Partners has sold its stakes in publicly listed Thermax and MindTree, making more than 2x cash and an IRR of 150% on average for both exits.
SAIF Partners nears $1.25bn close
The Asian growth and venture capital firm is expected to close its fourth fund on $1.25bn in the coming weeks.
SAIF invests $15m in goat milk company
The investment was made out the China-focused private equity firm's third fund, which closed on more than $1bn in 2007.
SAIF to invest INR1.2bn in Indian media conglomerate
Before the Asian private equity firm’s investment, Network 18 raised INR2 billion from its promoters to shore up its balance sheets.
SAIF Partners contact information
Offices
Suites 2516-2520, Two Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Hong Kong, , Hong KongContacts
| Name | Job title | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
Key Contact Mr. Patrick Wan | Job titleChief Financial Officer | LocationHong Kong, Hong Kong | Email  --------- |
| Mr. Hyde Yao | Job titleDeputy Chief Financial Officer of United States Fund | LocationBeijing, China | Email -------- |
| Ms. Doris Zhang | Job titleChief Financial Officer of the RMB Fund | LocationBeijing, China | Email ------- |
| Mr. Flora Zhao | Job titlePartner and Chief Operating Officer | LocationBeijing, China | Email -------- |
SAIF Partners fund commitments
Known fund commitments: 3
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Growth of Asian pensions a boon for private equity
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Three questions on new NSSF head Lou Jiwei
What the private equity industry can expect from the man charged with stewarding China’s nearly $300bn National Social Security Fund.
India PE entering 'logjam' phase
Average IRR is 15% and forecast to go lower, unless firms work to improve EBITDA before exiting.
Partners Group closes on €1.5bn hard cap
The global firm’s largest-ever direct investments vehicle to date will have an up to 40% allocation to Asia.
China tightens PE fundraising channels(2)
In response to a scandal, PRC regulators have halted the sale of private equity products through brokerages and banks, which is expected to significantly impact domestic fundraising.
China tightens PE fundraising channels
In response to a scandal, PRC regulators have halted the sale of private equity products through brokerages and banks, which is expected to significantly impact domestic fundraising.
Partners Group secures rare India buyout
The private equity firm is buying an 80% stake in CSS Corp for $275m becoming one of the few GPs that have managed to close a buyout deal in the country.
Friday Letter: No help required
Statistics will tell you that the Chinese venture capital market is still in its early throes of development. Last year, according to a survey by IndUS Business Journal, US companies raised just over $20 billion from early-stage investors, compared with a little more than $1 billion raised in China. But there is sufficient anecdotal evidence that the Chinese dragon is stirring.