The European Union Chamber of Commerce in China is delighted to invite you to the launch of the first study measuring the social and economic impact of Private Equity in China.

In just 10 years, the venture capital and private equity (PE) industry in China has become a driving force for economic growth, job creation, innovation and entrepreneurial success. China has emerged as one of the leading destination for PE capital.

This spectacular growth, the entrepreneurial achievements it created and the stellar initial public offerings (IPOs) it generated on both Western and Chinese stock markets have been well received. Private equity enjoys a positive image in China with all stakeholders. Surprisingly this growth has not yet been well studied in socio-economic terms nor its impact measured. Too often Private Equity’s traditional discreet nature is seen as pure financial engineering or misunderstood as short term investments seeking the biggest return.

Moreover, private equity’s favorable image in China might in some cases be challenged, as the ongoing financial turmoil could trigger poor investment returns, questionable management behavior and failed deals.

This survey is the contribution of the European Chamber of Commerce in China, in partnership with Bain & Company, to evaluate private equity’s role in China at this important juncture in its development. What benefit does PE bring to the development of China’s companies? How does PE contribute to the Chinese Government’s macroeconomic development goals ? What is the benefit for the Chinese people and society as a whole ? In short, it mobilizes rigorous data to answer the question: “Private equity: What’s in it for China?”

We hope that the findings of this survey, the first of its kind to be conducted in China with data never seen before, will help to shed more light and increase understanding of an important part of China’s private economy.

Event Terms & Conditions

Please note that, though all are welcome to attend our events, we strongly recommend that you register online with us in advance so that we can keep you updated on any changes in the event schedule. From time to time, due to unforeseen circumstances we need to change the time or venue of an advertised event. So please do let us know by registering online if you plan to attend an event so that we can keep you informed.

To register for this event please register online by 12:00pm Thursday, 10th December. Please note that we will send you a registration confirmation. We require 24 hours notice for cancellations, no-shows who fail to cancel before this time will be invoiced for the event. Registrations done after the deadline will be accepted only if space permits and are charged an additional 50 RMB walk-in fee. For any further enquiries or registration, please contact us at tliang@euccc.com.cn.

Please note that registration starts at 4:00pm and the seminar starts at 4:30pm. Fees will be collected in cash at the entrance. 

Please be advised that the media is normally allowed to attend all EUCCC public events unless otherwise stated, on the condition that no one attending these events quotes participants by name (the "Chatham House Rules").

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