Eastern Link Capital

Eastern Link Capital, also called EL Capital, is a private equity manager concentrating on China. It is registered with the Asset Management Association of China and runs four funds. Its pitch is local knowledge of China's domestic capital market.

Products and services

• Late-stage investment: capital for maturing companies.
• Middle-market buyouts: control deals for established businesses.
• Capital market access: helps portfolio companies work through China's local listing routes.
• Investment team experience: partners with hands-on knowledge of the local market.

Customers and markets

High-growth companies with strong executive teams, a scalable earnings model and a growing customer base. Its three sectors are consumer, healthcare services and medical devices, and technology. Institutional investors, including government-backed funds, have committed capital.

Key facts

• Headquarters: Beijing
• Other offices: Suzhou, Boston and Seattle
• Funds managed: four
• Registration: Asset Management Association of China