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Fred Hu, Founder of Primavera Capital, attended the second Asia New Vision Forum in Singapore, themed "Global Challenges, Asian Solutions," organized by 财新国际, Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) and Singapore Tourism Board. In a special session, "Fireside Chat with Fred Hu - Investing in China," Fred expressed optimism about the investment opportunities in China, highlighting healthcare and energy transition as sector bright spots.    He noted that China is moving beyond its "world's factory" label, actively increasing its global market share in high-tech industries. Domestic consumption, particularly among the middle class, is the key driver for China's economic growth, he identified. With the recent 50-basis-point rate cut by the U.S. Fed and monetary policy adjustments from the People's Bank of China, Fred sees signs of renewed vitality in the A-share and Hong Kong markets. He believes that the current downturn in IPO activities is temporary and holds a positive outlook for the future of China's capital markets. #ChinaEconomy #InvestInChina #ANVF2024 #investment

At the recent 2024 China VC/PE CFO Conference in Shenzhen, Primavera Capital's General Counsel Chen Xu moderated the legal session with Anna Zhang of Gunderson Dettmer and Candy Tang of Fangda Partners as the panelists. Besides discussing various legal risks and challenges faced by private equity funds in today's complex geographical environment, they also shared insights on the new trends in the development of China's private equity industry and some of the new regulatory requirements. 

In this month’s Primavera Reading Club, we had the honor of having Prof. Yong Hu, author of “Beyond the Tide: Seeing the World through Hu Yong’s Eyes” and a professor of Journalism and Communication at Peking University, to share his insights on the patterns of trendsetting, as well as his thoughts on the new consumption and technology sectors.    During the discussion with the Primavera team, Prof. Hu explored a wide range of topics, including #brand competitiveness, the evolution of #consumption trends, social media, and the new #tech sector. Exploring these concepts from a communication perspective deepens our understanding as investors and connects to our individual experiences and the current trends. Prof. Hu emphasized that trends are sweet spots in novel ideas with a touch of familiarity.   In today’s information-rich era, we all can easily get drowned in the sea of choices as companies and platforms vie for our attention. Prof. Hu reminds us that whether it is in investing or in daily decision-making, “It is crucial to reflect on our mission to avoid being swayed in our pursuits. The key is to carefully think through and never lose sight of the purpose.” #reading #bookrecommendations #trends

#PrimaveraCommunity We are excited to share that our friends at XPENG have unveiled Mona M03, a series of budget models equipped with preliminary autonomous driving systems. This model marks the first of ten Mona models XPeng is planning to launch over the next 24 months, successfully securing 10,000 firm orders less than an hour after the launch event.    As an investor and partner of XPeng since its Series B and C rounds, Primavera stands firmly with XPeng and shares the same vision to redefine the automobile industry through a combination of AI, internet and automotive manufacturing. We are proud to support XPeng on its journey in making smart cars more accessible.    Find out more about Mona M03: https://lnkd.in/grjYxTzg   #XPeng #Innovation #AutonomousDriving #EV

Congratulations to SyMap Medical on securing Class III medical device approval issued by China’s National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) for its msRDN selective renal denervation system! The msRDN system is comprised of an advanced renal catheter and console that targets nerve sites in the kidneys linked to the brain. Providing real-time feedback during the treatment process, this innovative system helps medical practitioners address resistant high blood pressure while reducing the drug burden for hypertension patients. Addressing unmet clinical needs for cardiovascular and pulmonary disease treatments, SyMap Medical continues to advance its position as a leading provider of revolutionary device therapies. Primavera is proud to support SyMap Medical on its ongoing medical innovation journey, having co-led its funding round in December 2021. The round set a record for the largest investment in the global renal denervation field. #RenalDenervation #HealthcareInnovation #MedTech

Congratulations to Envision Group for entering a global strategic partnership with DHL to drive decarbonization within the aviation industry! Envision Group, as a global leader in providing comprehensive net-zero solutions, will support DHL's long-term carbon goals by supplying Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), exploring renewable feedstock sources and technology routes, and facilitating green power procurements. Additionally, Envision and DHL will jointly develop a fully clean energy-powered "Net Zero Industrial & Logistic Park", integrating supply chains from various industries such as EV and battery manufacturing. United by a shared commitment to accelerating the global energy transition and creating a greener future, this collaboration leverages both DHL's extensive global network and Envision's green energy expertise. It sets new benchmarks for sustainable innovation and zero-carbon transformation. #Partnership #GreenEnergy #Sustainability #NetZero #Decarbonization #AviationInnovation Find more: https://lnkd.in/gbq7P49H

Jeffrey Lau, Primavera’s Partner and Head of Private Credit and Special Situations, yesterday participated in an engaging panel discussion on the opportunities of private credit across the US, Europe, and Asia at the AVCJ Private Equity Forum Japan 2024 by Asian Venture Capital Journal (AVCJ). As private credit continues to gain popularity as a funding alternative, Jefferey believes it is increasingly compelling, offering higher base rates and equity-like returns with limited downside risk and strong protection. Noting that Asian markets currently represent only 3 to 5% of the global private credit market, Jeffrey expressed optimism about the region's growth potential. Trends prevalent in the US and Europe are translating well into Asian markets, creating significant opportunities. He pointed out that the market substitution for bank debt and the capital needs for company growth are both driving ample demand for bespoke private credit solutions in Asia. Jeffrey pointed out that the less crowded Asian private credit market, combined with the intensive underwriting and structuring processes, allows for the potential to achieve enhanced returns. “Asia presents an intriguing opportunity for sophisticated portfolio managers seeking diversification and yield enhancement,” he noted. #PrivateCredit #AVCJJapan2024 #AVCJ #Investment #AsiaMarkets

Fred Hu, Founder and Chairman of Primavera Capital, joined fellow industry leaders in a captivating panel discussion on "Tackling Financial System Fragmentation" at the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting of the New Champions in Dalian, China yesterday.    He believes that China has the potential to build one of the largest, deepest and most efficient financial systems in the world, leveraging its large and diversified economy, high savings rate, and the risk tolerance of Chinese people and enterprises. By achieving this, China can mitigate fragmentation and "become a potentially viable alternative … to offer more choices for global investors and issuers." Hong Kong also plays a crucial role in this vision, he noted.   Fred concluded that a predictable and stable policy framework is crucial in the Chinese context to foster long-term market development in a constantly evolving world. His views were echoed by fellow panelists, who also reiterated that stable policies and optimizing market functionality could serve as viable solutions to address the challenges of financial system fragmentation. #WorldEconomicForum #WorldEconomicForum2024 #ChinaEconomy 

Fred Hu, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Primavera Capital, today spoke to Bloomberg TV on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Dalian, China, highlighting the importance of fostering entrepreneurship and innovation in emerging industries as the key drivers for sustainable growth of China’s economy. According to Fred, as China’s economy pivots away from traditional drivers like labor input and property to new productive forces, consistent efforts both from the government and the private sector are essential to unlock the untapped potential across sectors, including AI, energy transition, and healthcare. He noted that demands in those sectors are massive and opportunities are abundant. Calling for a more open, modern economy fueled by entrepreneurial spirit, Fred underscored the need to create an environment where innovative start-ups can grow and prosper. Despite the pandemic’s impact on investor confidence, Fred reiterated his optimism about investment opportunities in China, particularly in the energy transition sector, with the country serving as the largest market with substantial domestic demand. #WorldEconomicForum #WorldEconomicForum2024 #ChinaEconomy #Entreprenuership 

In this month’s Primavera Reading Club, Renee Song from Primavera’s Hong Kong office recommended “Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap…and Others Don’t” by Jim Collins. During her read, Renee found a key connection with Primavera’s beliefs. The author emphasized that a company’s success is proportional to its efforts in areas such as technology, efficiency and innovation, which resonates with Primavera’s own belief in the saying “spring flowers yield autumn fruits” (“春华秋实”). Renee believes that while the book sheds light on the essential qualities of great companies, these learnings can also be applied to #entrepreneurship and #investment strategies. Just as outstanding companies must continuously seek new avenues for growth, investors can also utilize their expertise and resources to empower portfolio companies, maintain a long-term perspective, and avoid being swayed by short-term volatility. Remarking on some of the most meaningful learnings from “Good to Great”, Renee noted that: “The chapter ‘Confront the brutal facts (yet never lose faith)’ resonated with me the most. We often emphasize the need to seek truth from facts, but it is easier said than done. To me, ‘Never lose faith’ is even more important. On the one hand, we need to fully understand the pros and cons of an issue as well as our own capabilities through self-reflection. On the other hand, we should never be discouraged by failure. As the saying goes, ‘all roads lead to Rome’. We must not lose hope while undertaking a long, challenging, but rewarding journey.” #reading #bookrecommendations #businessdevelopment