New Environmental Law May Herald Dawn for Corporate Social Responsibility in China
Since China's new environmental law came into effect on January 1, the number of penalties imposed on domestic firms has shot through the roof. But a closer look at what kinds of cases occur where reveals more about which local governments are really getting serious about responsible business. Guo Peiyuan, co-founder and general manager […]
The Mobility of Consumption
Mobile “on the go” shopping in China is becoming the norm – from researching products and discussing with friends to purchasing with a swipe of the finger. Mobile shopping is changing the way customers discover, research and ultimately buy products in China, primarily through 1) providing tools to conduct research while in-store, 2) creating robust […]
Little Star Launch Event Successfully Held in Shanghai
Little Star Launch Event and sHero International Women’s Forum were successfully held on Bund 3, Shanghai. For more on the event, please click here.
A Growing M&A Culture
M&A activity in China reached record highs in 2014, with the consumer, technology and financial sectors leading the way. According to PWC, total M&A in China surged by 55% in both volume and value, with foreign strategics increasing their activity by 58% and domestics 63%. Last year’s M&A growth provided tailwinds for private equity in […]
Man on the Moon
By Andrew Woodman In 1999, Derek Sulger turned his back on a career with Goldman Sachs to start a company in China. Fifteen years on, having founded mid-market consumer buyout firm Lunar Capital, he has no regrets. “YOU HAVE GOT TO BE FREAKING KIDDING ME!” This is the approximate response that Derek Sulger, […]
Meet Our Managers – Bin Shen
Bin Shen Vice President at Lunar Capital Lunar Capital focuses on private equity investments in China’s increasingly attractive consumer market. Over the past years, we have conducted in-depth analysis on the development of the consumer industry and its various subsectors. In particular, we are very optimistic about snack food. We are bullish on this industry […]
Meet Our Managers – Dragon Sun
Dragon Sun CEO, Yonghong Food I have worked in the FMCG industry for more than two decades and have served as the COO and General Manager of Budweiser, Master Kong Beverages, Nippon Paint and other enterprises. My preference for companies with renowned brands stems from my belief that high quality and reliable products are more […]
Lunar Capital Update: Achievements in 2014
Our achievements in 2014 continue to serve as a validation of our thesis, strategy and commitment to consumer-focused, operationally-intensive, control-oriented investments in China. Our most recent fund, Lunar Capital Partners-III, is now fully invested with strong prospects for further valuation gains and distributions. Our apparel investment, Yeehoo, ended 2014 with revenue and earnings up significantly, […]
Celebrity Zhang Ziyi at Pitti Bimbo to Present I Pinco Pallino 2015 Fall Winter Collection
Florence, Italy: On January 22, international superstar Miss Zhang Ziyi attended the I Pinco Pallino 2015 Fall Winter Collection Release Conference at Pitti Bimbo. As the first guest designer for the Italian fashion clothing brand, Zhang Ziyi designed the dress she wore to the event, an “adult version” made in accordance with the “kids' version” also designed by Ziyi. For more, please click here.
Yi Li Spoke at HKVCA Asia Private Equity Forum 2015
Yi Li, Partner at Lunar Capital, spoke on Greater China Panel at HKVCA Asia Private Equity Forum 2015 on January 21st, in Hong Kong. For more, please click here.
