He is a star in the investment world, and in this circle, investing in one success story is very good, two words are already very remarkable, and more than 3 are almost a handful. And he spent 30 years casting half of the Internet! (Including Sina, JD.com, AutoNavi, 360, Noah, Vipshop, Alibaba, Douban, Dianping, Meituan, Donkey Mother, Tuniu, etc.)
Under the leadership of Shen Nanpeng, Sequoia has made achievements in the past decade, and he has been able to change not just one industry, but all walks of life, especially the technology industry, which has played a huge role in promoting innovation in the whole society.
Even Ma Huateng praised Shen Nanpeng as the most successful investor in China's venture capital community, not one, but the only one.
Let's take a look at the charm of the gods through the ranking of China's top venture capitalists in the past 6 years!
Top Venture Capitalists in China in 2022
1. Shen Nanpeng, Sequoia Capital
Shen Nanpeng, a native of Haining, Zhejiang, was born in 1967 and graduated from Shanghai Jiao Tong University and Yale University.
Sequoia Global Managing Partner, Founding and Managing Partner of Sequoia China, Founder of Ctrip.com and Homeinns Hotel Chain.
2. Qin Liu, founding partner of Wuyuan Capital
Qin Liu, male, Founding Partner of Wuyuan Capital,
In 2008, he founded Morningside Capital with Shi Jianming, and in October 2020, Morningside Capital officially changed its name to Wuyuan Capital.
In 2014, he ranked among the 17 best venture capitalists in China in 2014.
On October 29, 2019, he was selected into the list of "China's 30 Most Influential Investors in 2019".
On October 14, 2020, he was selected into the list of "China's 30 Most Influential Investors in 2020". On November 17, 2020, it ranked second in the "Interface News 2020 China Top Venture Capitalists List". In December 2020, he was selected as the second best venture capitalist in Forbes China. In April 2020, he was ranked 6th in the "Forbes World's Best Venture Capitalists"
3. Zhang Lei, Hillhouse Capital
Zhang Lei, male, born in 1972 in Zhumadian City, Henan Province, founder of Hillhouse Group.
Selected as one of the 30 most influential investors in China in 2022.
4. Xu Xin Capital Today
Xu Xin, female, Han nationality, originally from Shuangqiao District, Chongqing, studied at Chongqing Nankai Middle School (rated as outstanding alumni by alumni).
He graduated from the Department of Foreign Languages of Nanjing University in 1988. Initial investor and Chairman of the Board of Directors of China Talents,
He is a member of the board of directors of China Venture Capital Association and one of the best venture capitalists in China.
5. Li Chaohui, Managing Partner of Tencent Investment
Li Zhaohui is the Managing Partner of Tencent Investment, General Manager of Tencent Investment and M&A Department, and Vice President of Tencent Group.
On October 29, 2019, Li Zhaohui was selected into the list of "China's 30 Most Influential Investors in 2019".
On October 14, 2020, he was selected into the list of "2020 China's 30 Most Influential Investors".
On October 14, 2020, he was selected as one of the "30 Most Influential Investors in China in 2020".
6. Huang Qing, Managing Director of Walden International
Huang Qing has long focused on investment in semiconductors, electronics and cutting-edge technologies. He joined Walden International in 2005.
He has been engaged in technology, management and business development in the semiconductor industry for more than 15 years.
7. Kwong Ziping, Founding Managing Partner
Mr. Kwong is the founding managing partner of Qiming Venture Capital and a member of the Investment Committee.
Mr. Kwong has more than 30 years of experience in business management and investment, and has been engaged in venture capital since 1999.
Mr. Kwong was named to the Forbes World's Best Venture Capitalists list in 2020, 2021 and 2022.
8. Lin Xinhe, Managing Partner of DCM Capital Management
Hurst Lin, male, is a managing partner at Doll Capital Management.
B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Dartmouth College and MBA from Stanford University.
As one of the founders of Huayuan Network, one of Sina's predecessors, Mr. Lin Xinhe served as Sina's Chief Operating Officer, responsible for the company's operations and business development in various fields, and actively participated in Sina's major business operations and pre-IPO financing.
9. Song Qianqiang, Founding Partner and Chairman of Canadia Capital
Song Qianqian, founding partner and chairman of Canadia Capital, founded Canadia Capital (formerly known as Canadia Weiye Capital) in 2007.
Mr. Song's representative investment cases include Easyhome (000785. SZ), Qiaqia Food (002557. SZ), Jiajia Food (002650. SZ), Lai Yifen (603777. SH), Meituan Dianping (3690. HK), Meitu (1357. HK), ORG (002701. SZ), Taikang Insurance Group, Didi Chuxing, Dongpeng Beverage, Aimer Group, Laoxiang Chicken, Babi Food, New Pearl Ceramics Group, Small Can Tea, Xiang Tea Group, Gabrielle, Bologni, Yezhifeng Decoration, etc.
10. Li Yajun, Chairman of Linxin Investment
Li Yajun, male, born in 1964, Chinese nationality, no right of permanent residence abroad, bachelor's degree from Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications, EMBA from China Europe International Business School, senior accountant title. From 1984 to 2005, he successively served as a staff member, section chief and deputy director of the Design Institute of the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications; From 2005 to 2006, he served as the financial director of Shanghai Pudong New Area Jiangshan Real Estate Co., Ltd.; From 2006 to 2008, he served as the deputy manager of the finance department of Shanghai Waigaoqiao Free Trade Zone United Development Co., Ltd.; From 2008 to 2013, he served as the financial director of Leadcore Technology Co., Ltd.; From 2013 to 2015, he served as Vice President of Shanghai Pudong Science and Technology Development Co., Ltd. Since 2015, he has served as the chairman and general manager of Shanghai Linxin Investment Management Co., Ltd. He is currently the director of Montage Technology. Successful cases: Completed the privatization of Montage Technology with a total valuation of 700 million US dollars in 2014; In 2014, China Innovation Capital jointly initiated the privatization of OmniVision, and completed the privatization in 2015; In January 2016, it invested 35 million yuan in AMEC, and added three rounds of investment in 2017 and 2018; In February 2018, VeriSilicon participated in the Series G financing of RMB 200 million.
The list of investment figures changes every year, but the only thing that remains unchanged is the top list, and Shen Nanpeng has been firmly at the top of the ranking in recent years, which shows that he is deservedly the most successful investor in China's venture capital industry.
Another nearby 5-year ranking:
2021 China's Top Venture Capitalists
1. Shen Nanpeng, Founding and Managing Partner of Sequoia China
2. Qin Liu, founding partner of Wuyuan Capital
3. Ni Zewang, Chairman of Shenzhen Venture Capital
4. Xiaojun Li, Partner of IDG Capital
5. Ying Zhang, Founding Managing Partner of Matrix Partners
6. Wang Qiong, partner of Hainer Asia Venture Capital Fund
7. Fu Jixun Global Managing Partner of GGV Capital
8. Kai-Fu Lee, Chairman and CEO of Innovation Works
9. Zhu Xiaohu, Managing Partner of GSR Venture Capital
10. Xu Xin, President and Managing Partner of Today Capital
2020 China's Top Venture Capitalists
1. Shen Nanpeng, Founding and Managing Partner of Sequoia China
2. Qin Liu, founding partner of Wuyuan Capital
3. Ni Zewang, Chairman of Shenzhen Venture Capital
4. Zhu Xiaohu, Managing Partner of GSR Venture Capital
5. Wang Qiong, partner of Hainer Asia Venture Capital Fund
6. Ying Zhang, Founding Managing Partner of Matrix Partners
7. Xiaojun Li, Partner of IDG Capital
8. Xu Xiaoping, founder of ZhenFund
9. Xu Xin, President and Managing Partner of Today Capital
10. Fu Jixun Global Managing Partner of GGV Capital
2019 China's Top Venture Capitalist
1. Shen Nanpeng, Founding and Managing Partner of Sequoia China
2. Li Zhaohui, Managing Partner of Tencent Investment and General Manager of M&A Department
3. Zhang Zhen, founding partner of Gaorong Capital
4. Qin Liu Founding Partner of Morningside Capital (later renamed Wuyuan Capital).
5. Ying Zhang, Founding Managing Partner of Matrix Partners
6. Wei Zhen, Co-President of Warburg Pincus Investment China
7. Ni Zewang, Chairman of Shenzhen Venture Capital
8. Xiao Bing, Executive Partner and President of Dachen Caizhi
9. Ding Wei, President of CICC Capital
10. Xiaojun Li, Partner, IDG Capital
2018 China's Top Venture Capitalist
1. Shen Nanpeng, Founding and Managing Partner of Sequoia China
2. Cheng Zhanglun, Co-President of Warburg Pincus China
3. Sun Dongsheng, Chairman of Shenzhen Venture Capital
4. Jiao Zhen, President and founding partner of CDH Investment
5. Xiaoge Xiong, Global Chairman of IDG Capital
6. Ying Zhang, Founding Managing Partner of Matrix Partners
7. Zhang Lei, founder and CEO of Hillhouse Capital Group
8. Xiao Bing, Executive Partner and President of Dachen Caizhi
9. Gan Jianping, managing partner of Qiming Restaurant
10. Qin Liu Founding partner of Morningside Capital (later renamed Wuyuan Capital).
2017 China's Top Venture Capitalist
1. Shen Nanpeng, Sequoia Capital
2. Xiong Xiaoge, IDG Capital
3. Kai-Fu Lee Innovation Factory
4. Xu Xiaoping Zhen Fund
5. Bao Fan China Renaissance Capital
6. Zhang Ying, Jingwei China
7. Zhang Lei, Hillhouse Capital
8, Zhu Xiaohu, Jinsha River Venture Capital
9. Xu Xin Capital Today
10. Zhao Linghuan Hongyi Investment