Genesis Capital

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ABOUT
Genesis Capital invests in the growth of China’s economy. We take an entrepreneurial approach to invest in top teams and companies that leverage information technology to improve efficiency for consumers, and for businesses. We partner with our portfolio companies to manage growth, attract talent, drive excellence and continuous innovation to become no.1 in their industries.

Genesis was established in 2015 by Richard Peng, who previously built and led Tencent’s investment team and portfolio, and Kurt Xu, who previously held senior positions across operations, strategy, and investment at Tencent. The founding team has invested over USD15 Bn in 300+ technology and internet companies globally, and bring decades of investment and operations to our portfolio companies.
OUR STRATEGY

Focus on Growth
We focus on growth stage companies with proven business models, and take a disciplined approach across origination, due diligence, and investments. We believe continuously building specialized expertise and excellence is the best way to generate value for our companies and for our investors.
People First
The CEO and organization capability is the most critical success factor of every company – so it is the single most important factor in our investment decision-making processes. We only invest in teams with the capability to lead multi-billion-dollar companies.
Concentrated Portfolio
We invest in c.10-15 companies per fund, as a concentrated portfolio strategy not only allows us to conduct industry deep dives, rigorous due diligence, but also dedicate our time to support our companies – from corporate strategy, organizational capability development, to capital markets and M&As.
One Team
Specialized expertise is key to our success. Our investment team works closely with our function teams to identify leading players in the growth stage, and to create long-term value. We emphasize open, transparent and collaborative team culture to generate faster decision-making and enhanced insights.
OUR TEAM
The Genesis team consists of seasoned investment professionals with diverse industry experience, senior research experts, dedicated specialists in data science, financial/legal due diligence and talent management, led by a senior team with an average of 19+ years of relevant experience.

Richard Peng
Founding Partner
Kurt Xu
Founding Partner
Ryan Szeto
Partner, CFO
OUR COMPANIES
Truck Alliance
Truck Alliance (Huochebang) is the #1 mobile platform for freight-truck matching in China. It merged with Yunmanman in 2017 to form Manbang Group.
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RED
RED is the world's largest lifestyle community that integrates community, content, and e-commerce. It is the #1 destination for Chinese globally to share, discover, and purchase products.
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Tantan
Tantan is one of the popular social networking apps in China. It was acquired by Momo (Nasdaq: Momo) in 2018.
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Zhenkunhang
Zhenkunhang is the leading one-stop MRO (maintainance, repair, operations) platform in China.
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Taimei Technology
Taimei Technology is a SaaS provider for data and process management for R&D and trials of drugs and medical equipment in China.
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Beisen
Beisen is the leading cloud-based human capital management software for corporates in China.
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GaiaWorks
GaiaWorks is a SaaS provider for work force and human resources management in China.
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Infervision
Infervision is an AI technology company which untilizes deep learning technology to assist physicians with medical image diagnosis.
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Miss Fresh
Miss Fresh is a leading online store for fresh foods that provide 60-minute delivery to rising middle class consumers in over 20 cities in China.
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Yonghong Technology
Yonghong Technology is a big data business intelligence (BI) company that specializes in data integration, visualization and analytics, empowering people to better understand business data and reach wiser decisions.
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DataVisor
DataVisor is pioneer in AI-enabled anti-fraud software.
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EasyWine
EasyWine is a B2B e-commerce platform that consolidates the multi-layer offline distribution channels for alcoholic beverages and consumers staples.
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Zhangmen
Zhangmen is a leading online education platform that offers tutoring services to K-12 students in China.
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Chayanyuese
Chayanyuese is a leading contemporary beverage brand inspired by traditional Chinese tea culture.
Bananain
Bananain is a leading home apparel brand in China known for comfort and unique designs.
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The 4th Paradigm
The 4th Paradigm is a pioneering provider of AI infrastructure that leverages big data and machine learning to improve efficieny and manage risk for corporates- from insurance to financial services.
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Yaoyanshe
Yaoyanshe is a pioneer CRO (Clinical Research Organization) services provider in China.
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Meicai
Meicai is the #1 food procurement platform for restaurants in China.
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Soul
Soul, one of the fastest growing social networking apps in China, fosters connection through personality-based algorithims while allowing its users to remain anonymous.
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Galleria
Galleria is a leading provider of one-stop wedding and special occasions services in China.
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UCO
UCO is the #1 e-commerce service provider for cosmetics brands in China.
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KZmall
KZMall is a leading auto aftermarket parts franchise in China
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Bosie
Bosie is a fast-fashion designer brand known for gender-less designs targeting Generation Z in China.
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Zhongxuegao
Zhongxuegao is the #1 premium ice cream brand in China.
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Xiaopangxiong
Xiaopangxiong is one of the largest one-stop renovation materials platforms in China.
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Zhuben
Zhuben is a leading all-natural skincare brand in China.
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Algebraist
Algebraist is a leading artisanal coffee chain in the eastern region of China.

Denglin Technology
Denglin is a leading AI computing chip company based in China.
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SELECT Historical Investments*
Didi
Didi is the world‘s leading mobility technology platform. It offers a wide range of app-based services across Asia Pacific, Latin America, Africa and Russia, including taxi-hailing, private car-hailing, bikes & e-bikes, and financial services etc.
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JD.com
JD.com is one of China’s largest online retailer with leading supply-chain based technology and services. Its nationwide fulfillment network covers 99% of China’s population, with same-day and next-day delivery.
Visit website
Bilibili
Bilibili is one of the largest and most popular entertainment and content platform for the Chinese, with about 200 million monthly active users.
Visit website
58.com
58.com operates the largest online market place for classifieds. The Company’s online marketplace enables local business users and consumers to connect, share information, and conduct business.
Visit website
Meituan
Meituan is China’s leading e-commerce platform for services, with “eating” as its core business. Meituan is focused on its “Food + Platform” strategy to build a multi-level technology service platform.
Visit website
Dianping
Dianping is the largest user-generated content platform around dining and restaurants in China. The Company was merged with Meituan in 2015.
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Cheetah Mobile
With "intelligent service robots" and "AI-empowered businesses" as carriers, Cheetah Mobile is well poised for the upcoming intelligent upgrading of services and products in the AI and 5G era.
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Riot Games
Riot Games is an online video games developer that is known for its debut release of League of Legends. The Company was acquired by Tencent Holdings in 2011.
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*Select investments led by Genesis Capital partners prior to founding Genesis Capital.
NEWS

Fund focus: Genesis targets China's tech inflection points
Genesis nets $850m for second China tech growth fund
After $20 Billion, Tencent Rainmaker Takes Biggest Gamble
CONTACT

BUSINESS PLAN
For business plan submissions, please email bp@gcfunds.com
CONTACT US
For other enquiries, please email enquiries@gcfunds.com
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WECHAT

EMPOWER THE GROWTH

LEARN MORE

▼

ABOUT

OUR STRATEGY

Focus on Growth

People First

Concentrated Portfolio

One Team

OUR TEAM

The Genesis team consists of seasoned investment professionals with diverse industry experience, senior research experts, dedicated specialists in data science, financial/legal due diligence and talent management, led by a senior team with an average of 19+ years of relevant experience.

Richard Peng

Founding Partner

Kurt Xu

Founding Partner

Ryan Szeto

Partner, CFO

OUR COMPANIES

Truck AllianceTruck Alliance (Huochebang) is the #1 mobile platform for freight-truck matching in China. It merged with Yunmanman in 2017 to form Manbang Group.

REDRED is the world's largest lifestyle community that integrates community, content, and e-commerce. It is the #1 destination for Chinese globally to share, discover, and purchase products.

TantanTantan is one of the popular social networking apps in China. It was acquired by Momo (Nasdaq: Momo) in 2018.

ZhenkunhangZhenkunhang is the leading one-stop MRO (maintainance, repair, operations) platform in China.

Taimei TechnologyTaimei Technology is a SaaS provider for data and process management for R&D and trials of drugs and medical equipment in China.

BeisenBeisen is the leading cloud-based human capital management software for corporates in China.

GaiaWorksGaiaWorks is a SaaS provider for work force and human resources management in China.

InfervisionInfervision is an AI technology company which untilizes deep learning technology to assist physicians with medical image diagnosis.

Miss FreshMiss Fresh is a leading online store for fresh foods that provide 60-minute delivery to rising middle class consumers in over 20 cities in China.

Yonghong TechnologyYonghong Technology is a big data business intelligence (BI) company that specializes in data integration, visualization and analytics, empowering people to better understand business data and reach wiser decisions.

DataVisorDataVisor is pioneer in AI-enabled anti-fraud software.

EasyWineEasyWine is a B2B e-commerce platform that consolidates the multi-layer offline distribution channels for alcoholic beverages and consumers staples.

ZhangmenZhangmen is a leading online education platform that offers tutoring services to K-12 students in China.

ChayanyueseChayanyuese is a leading contemporary beverage brand inspired by traditional Chinese tea culture.

BananainBananain is a leading home apparel brand in China known for comfort and unique designs.

The 4th ParadigmThe 4th Paradigm is a pioneering provider of AI infrastructure that leverages big data and machine learning to improve efficieny and manage risk for corporates- from insurance to financial services.

YaoyansheYaoyanshe is a pioneer CRO (Clinical Research Organization) services provider in China.

MeicaiMeicai is the #1 food procurement platform for restaurants in China.

SoulSoul, one of the fastest growing social networking apps in China, fosters connection through personality-based algorithims while allowing its users to remain anonymous.

GalleriaGalleria is a leading provider of one-stop wedding and special occasions services in China.

UCOUCO is the #1 e-commerce service provider for cosmetics brands in China.

KZmallKZMall is a leading auto aftermarket parts franchise in China

BosieBosie is a fast-fashion designer brand known for gender-less designs targeting Generation Z in China.

ZhongxuegaoZhongxuegao is the #1 premium ice cream brand in China.

XiaopangxiongXiaopangxiong is one of the largest one-stop renovation materials platforms in China.

ZhubenZhuben is a leading all-natural skincare brand in China.

AlgebraistAlgebraist is a leading artisanal coffee chain in the eastern region of China.

Denglin TechnologyDenglin is a leading AI computing chip company based in China.

SELECT Historical Investments*

DidiDidi is the world‘s leading mobility technology platform. It offers a wide range of app-based services across Asia Pacific, Latin America, Africa and Russia, including taxi-hailing, private car-hailing, bikes & e-bikes, and financial services etc.

JD.comJD.com is one of China’s largest online retailer with leading supply-chain based technology and services. Its nationwide fulfillment network covers 99% of China’s population, with same-day and next-day delivery.

BilibiliBilibili is one of the largest and most popular entertainment and content platform for the Chinese, with about 200 million monthly active users.

58.com58.com operates the largest online market place for classifieds. The Company’s online marketplace enables local business users and consumers to connect, share information, and conduct business.

MeituanMeituan is China’s leading e-commerce platform for services, with “eating” as its core business. Meituan is focused on its “Food + Platform” strategy to build a multi-level technology service platform.

DianpingDianping is the largest user-generated content platform around dining and restaurants in China. The Company was merged with Meituan in 2015.

Cheetah MobileWith "intelligent service robots" and "AI-empowered businesses" as carriers, Cheetah Mobile is well poised for the upcoming intelligent upgrading of services and products in the AI and 5G era.

Riot GamesRiot Games is an online video games developer that is known for its debut release of League of Legends. The Company was acquired by Tencent Holdings in 2011.

*Select investments led by Genesis Capital partners prior to founding Genesis Capital.

NEWS

Fund focus: Genesis targets China's tech inflection points

Genesis nets $850m for second China tech growth fund

After $20 Billion, Tencent Rainmaker Takes Biggest Gamble

CONTACT

BUSINESS PLAN

For business plan submissions, please email bp@gcfunds.com

CONTACT US

For other enquiries, please email enquiries@gcfunds.com

LINKEDIN

WECHAT

Truck Alliance
Truck Alliance (Huochebang) is the #1 mobile platform for freight-truck matching in China. It merged with Yunmanman in 2017 to form Manbang Group.

RED
RED is the world's largest lifestyle community that integrates community, content, and e-commerce. It is the #1 destination for Chinese globally to share, discover, and purchase products.

Tantan
Tantan is one of the popular social networking apps in China. It was acquired by Momo (Nasdaq: Momo) in 2018.

Zhenkunhang
Zhenkunhang is the leading one-stop MRO (maintainance, repair, operations) platform in China.

Taimei Technology
Taimei Technology is a SaaS provider for data and process management for R&D and trials of drugs and medical equipment in China.

Beisen
Beisen is the leading cloud-based human capital management software for corporates in China.

GaiaWorks
GaiaWorks is a SaaS provider for work force and human resources management in China.

Infervision
Infervision is an AI technology company which untilizes deep learning technology to assist physicians with medical image diagnosis.

Miss Fresh
Miss Fresh is a leading online store for fresh foods that provide 60-minute delivery to rising middle class consumers in over 20 cities in China.

Yonghong Technology
Yonghong Technology is a big data business intelligence (BI) company that specializes in data integration, visualization and analytics, empowering people to better understand business data and reach wiser decisions.

DataVisor
DataVisor is pioneer in AI-enabled anti-fraud software.

EasyWine
EasyWine is a B2B e-commerce platform that consolidates the multi-layer offline distribution channels for alcoholic beverages and consumers staples.

Zhangmen
Zhangmen is a leading online education platform that offers tutoring services to K-12 students in China.

Chayanyuese
Chayanyuese is a leading contemporary beverage brand inspired by traditional Chinese tea culture.

Bananain
Bananain is a leading home apparel brand in China known for comfort and unique designs.

The 4th Paradigm
The 4th Paradigm is a pioneering provider of AI infrastructure that leverages big data and machine learning to improve efficieny and manage risk for corporates- from insurance to financial services.

Yaoyanshe
Yaoyanshe is a pioneer CRO (Clinical Research Organization) services provider in China.

Meicai
Meicai is the #1 food procurement platform for restaurants in China.

Soul
Soul, one of the fastest growing social networking apps in China, fosters connection through personality-based algorithims while allowing its users to remain anonymous.

Galleria
Galleria is a leading provider of one-stop wedding and special occasions services in China.

UCO
UCO is the #1 e-commerce service provider for cosmetics brands in China.

KZmall
KZMall is a leading auto aftermarket parts franchise in China

Bosie
Bosie is a fast-fashion designer brand known for gender-less designs targeting Generation Z in China.

Zhongxuegao
Zhongxuegao is the #1 premium ice cream brand in China.

Xiaopangxiong
Xiaopangxiong is one of the largest one-stop renovation materials platforms in China.

Zhuben
Zhuben is a leading all-natural skincare brand in China.

Algebraist
Algebraist is a leading artisanal coffee chain in the eastern region of China.

Denglin Technology
Denglin is a leading AI computing chip company based in China.

Didi
Didi is the world‘s leading mobility technology platform. It offers a wide range of app-based services across Asia Pacific, Latin America, Africa and Russia, including taxi-hailing, private car-hailing, bikes & e-bikes, and financial services etc.

JD.com
JD.com is one of China’s largest online retailer with leading supply-chain based technology and services. Its nationwide fulfillment network covers 99% of China’s population, with same-day and next-day delivery.

Bilibili
Bilibili is one of the largest and most popular entertainment and content platform for the Chinese, with about 200 million monthly active users.

58.com
58.com operates the largest online market place for classifieds. The Company’s online marketplace enables local business users and consumers to connect, share information, and conduct business.

Meituan
Meituan is China’s leading e-commerce platform for services, with “eating” as its core business. Meituan is focused on its “Food + Platform” strategy to build a multi-level technology service platform.

Dianping
Dianping is the largest user-generated content platform around dining and restaurants in China. The Company was merged with Meituan in 2015.

Cheetah Mobile
With "intelligent service robots" and "AI-empowered businesses" as carriers, Cheetah Mobile is well poised for the upcoming intelligent upgrading of services and products in the AI and 5G era.

Riot Games
Riot Games is an online video games developer that is known for its debut release of League of Legends. The Company was acquired by Tencent Holdings in 2011.