Each partner has over 20 years of investment and industry experience with proven track record, and work together as a professional team.
The partners of Youshan Capital have worked together as a professional team for multiple years. They have strong ability to identify enterprises of good potentials and are committed to helping our portfolio companies grow their businesses.
Each partner has over 20 years of experiences in investment with diverse backgrounds of finance, corporate, strategic consulting, etc. All of them come from top tier institutions including large central/state-owned enterprises, international investment banks and private equity funds, and have extensive financial and industry connections in China.
Shirley Chen is the Chairwoman and Founding Partner of Youshan Capital, Director of National Science and Technology Achievement Transformation Guidance Fund, Director of Yale SOM Greater China Board of Advisors, former Chairwoman of CICC Jiacheng and Vice Chairwoman of CICC Qiyuan National Emerging Industry Venture Capital Guidance Fund, and Vice President of China Chamber of Tourism.
Ms. Chen established and led the PE/VC/FoF platform at CICC and managed CICC Jiacheng’s first PE fund of RMB 4.8 bn with outstanding returns, which was ranked as one the top funds by the National Social Security Fund (NSSF). She pioneered the National Emerging Industry Venture Capital Guidance Fund of RMB 40 bn and invested in ~200 top Angel/VC funds in China, with direct investments of over RMB 30 bn. Youshan Capital is now managing a PE fund of RMB 3.2 bn and a FoF of RMB 10 bn, investing in areas of advanced manufacturing, clean energy, healthcare, and artificial intelligence.
From 2003 to 2006, Ms. Chen served as a Managing Director of the Investment Banking Division of CICC where she completed multiple landmark IPO, M&A and restructuring deals for China Construction Bank, China Netcom/Unicom, PICC, China Datang Corporation, and State Grid.
From 1995 to 2002, Ms. Chen served as an Executive Director of Credit Suisse First Boston's Investment Banking Division in New York and Hong Kong office, where she led the IPO of Sohu as well as multiple equity/debt financing and M&A transactions for numerous US, UK, and Asian companies.
Ms. Chen was awarded as China's Top 10 Private Equity Investors in 2011, 2013, 2015, 2020 and 2021, Top 100 Private Equity Investors in 2016, 2021-2023, Most Influential Female Investor in 2022-2023, TOP 50 Overseas Returnees Investor in 2023, Best Female Investor in 2023, and Most Popular Female Investor in 2023.
Ms. Chen holds an MBA degree from Yale University, a Bachelor's degree in International Law and a Master's degree in International Economic Law from Wuhan University.
Over 20 years of experience in investment banking and investment. Formerly served as the China Head and Global Partner at Actis, a global fund with AUM over US$20 bn.
Previously served as the Managing Director at Hopu Investment, successfully completing several landmark equity investment projects. Holds a wealth of experience from working at investment banks such as Credit Suisse and Citigroup on Wall Street, leading and participating in nearly US10 bn worth of M&A and IPO deals.
• CPA, Bachelor of Business from the University of Canberra, awarded multiple awards including the University Medal.
Over 15 years of experience in consulting and investment.
Formerly served as the Executive Director at CICC Jiacheng and as a Director at JAFCO Asia, specializing in investments in the TMT sector. Prior consulting experience at McKinsey & Company, participating in significant consulting projects for over 10 large state-owned enterprises and multinational corporations.
MBA degree from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Sloan School of Management, Master's degree in Business Administration and Bachelor's degrees in Engineering and Economics and from Tsinghua University.
Over 30 years of experience in investment and investment banking.
Has held significant positions in various institutions, including CICC Capital, Shanghai Jinpu, J.P. Morgan's Hong Kong Direct Investment Department, and Credit Suisse First Boston.
During the tenure at CICC, served as a key figure and a member of the investment committee for the National Venture Capital Guidance Fund. Invested in a series of well-known VC institutions in the market.
MBA degree from York University and Bachelor's degree from Nankai University.
Over 13 years of experience in investment.
Invested in more than 35 companies in fields of pan-semiconductor, military, advanced manufacturing and new materials with total investment amount exceeding RMB 2 bn. Among the portfolio companies, 3 have successfully gone public through IPO, 9 have realized exit, and over 10 are filing for IPO in next 1-2 years.
Currently serves as director of multiple portfolio companies, including Han’s Robot, GD Laser and etc.
PhD from Chinese Academy of Sciences and Bachelor's degree from University of Science and Technology of China. Sponsored by EU, studied in Cambridge Judge Business School for one year as the visiting scholar.
Recognized as one of the Top 10 Young Leaders in Advanced Manufacturing Investment in 2023.
2011、2013 、2015、2016和2020年中国最佳私募股权投资人10强；2016和2022年中国领袖投资人TOP100；2022-2023年度影响力女性投资人；2023最佳海归投资人 TOP50;
曾创建并领导中金公司的PE、VC、母基金平台，曾任董事长，亲自管理投资中金佳成首支48亿股权投资基金，投资回报在全国社保理事会参股的同期基金里名列前茅；创立400亿国家战略新兴产业基金，投资了近200家天使/VC子基金；直接投资金额超300亿;
在华尔街瑞信投行以及中金投行部完成超百亿美元的股权/债权融资和并购项目。担任国家科技成果转化引导基金理事会理事、耶鲁大学管理学院大中华顾问委员会委员等职位；耶鲁大学工商管理硕士、武汉大学国际法学士和国际经济法硕士。
