Organization · Private Equity
CITIC Capital
CITIC Capital Holdings Limited is a Hong Kong-based global alternative investment management and advisory firm established in 2002. It manages over $14 billion in assets across various asset classes, focusing on opportunities primarily related to China, Japan, Europe, and the U.S.
Overview
What CITIC Capital does
What CITIC Capital is
CITIC Capital Holdings Limited is a Hong Kong-based global alternative investment management and advisory firm established in 2002. It manages over $14 billion in assets across various asset classes, focusing on opportunities primarily related to China, Japan, Europe, and the U.S.
How it participates in the startup ecosystem
The current public profile supports funder capabilities. Each capability below is shown separately so organization identity and role-specific information do not get conflated.
Operational profile
Organization status and context
Organization status describes the entity itself. Funding and program availability appear within the relevant capability profile.
- Operational status
- Active
- Organization type
- Private Equity
- Founded
- Founded in 2002
- Approximate age
- About 24 years
- Structured capabilities
- Funder
- Last reviewed
- March 13, 2026
Official channels
Find CITIC Capital elsewhere
Open the official website or a supported primary organization account.
Capability profile
CITIC Capital as a funder
Investment thesis
CITIC Capital focuses on creating value for its investors through a range of investment strategies in various asset classes, primarily targeting opportunities related to China, Japan, Europe, and the U.S.
Focus narrative
CITIC Capital invests in diverse asset classes, including Private Equity, Real Estate, Structured Investment & Finance, Asset Management, Special Situation Investments, and ESG Investing. The firm targets opportunities primarily related to China, Japan, Europe, and the U.S., leveraging its strong deal-origination capabilities and industry expertise.
Focus and fit
- Regions
- Asia · Europe · Global · North America
Availability
- Currently deploying
- Not published
Portfolio and track record
- Recorded portfolio count
- 310
Portfolio context
CITIC Capital has completed over 310 investments since its inception, including more than 50 real estate projects. Notable portfolio companies include McDonald's (strategic transformation in China), SF Express (logistics network development), and OmniVision Technologies (transition to semiconductor design).
Common questions
What to know about CITIC Capital
Upseed classifies CITIC Capital under the Private Equity organization type. Its current public profile includes funder capabilities.
Source and update disclosure
Know what this page is based on
Source basis
Public organization and program material, official websites, and structured Upseed records.
Last reviewed
March 13, 2026
Known limits
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