Welkin Capital Management

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Welkin Capital Management
Company type Private Ownership
Industry Private Equity
Founded2009;15 years ago (2009)
Headquarters Hong Kong
Products Growth capital
Website www.welkincapital.com

Welkin Capital Management is a Hong Kong private equity firm that provides growth capital and strategic value to fast-growing companies in China. [1] The firm was founded in 2009 by four Asian-based families [2] and is led by Johnny S. Kong as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. [3]

Welkin Capital Management manages the proprietary capital of its founding families and has 29 employees and 15 investment professionals based in Hong Kong and Shanghai. [4] The firm invests in growth-stage companies across all industries in China.

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