Shane Yau

HPEF invests in mid-market companies located in Greater China, Southeast Asia and South Korea. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of consumer, education and business services sectors. It provides financing for buyout capital requirements.

HPEA seeks long-term capital appreciation for their investors in both their private equity funds and venture funds. HPEA's private equity funds focus on mid-size expansion capital and buy-out transactions with an investment horizon of up to five years. Their primary focus is China, Hong Kong, South Korea, Taiwan, South East Asia and India. Investments range from approximately USD $30 million to USD $100 million. They take majority or minority holdings through equity or equity-linked security in either listed or unlisted firms. HPEA is an active private equity investor. They seek growth potential in firms with experienced management teams possessing the commitment to increase the value of their business. While the firm's management retains control of daily operations they work closely with HPEA executives on strategic issues. Exit strategies are clearly defined and are typically either a public listing or trade sale. HPEA's venture funds focus on expansion transactions ranging from USD $3 million to USD $10 million targeting mid-sized, growth-oriented technology firms with significant interests in China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, South Korea and certain countries in South East Asia. HPEA typically maintains a holding period of up to five years. They are minority holders through equity or equity-linked securities. They focus on listed and un-listed firms typically with a market cap between USD $15-$100 million.