Introduction to ePlanet

Established in 1999, ePlanet Capital (then known as ePlanet Ventures) pioneered the development of a truly global venture and growth capital business model. It was the first venture capital firm to utilise a global model with offices in Asia, Europe and the United States. At ePlanet Capital we seek to continue providing superior returns to our investors by making private equity investments on a global basis.

ePlanet consists of a team of more than 30 professionals across the globe in our offices located in Beijing, Bangalore, Seoul, London and Silicon Valley. We are also represented in Hong Kong and Shanghai. With our established and experienced team, we are in a unique position to source, evaluate and compare attractive investment opportunities globally. ePlanet's geographical reach enables us to identify and assess innovation as it develops around the globe, and to collaboratively compare each potential investment's utility, investment merits, addressable markets and likely growth rates. This approach has made us become one of the leaders in catalyzing migration of business models and technological innovation from developed markets to emerging markets. We have made over 100 investments across the globe since inception, including success stories such as for example Baidu, Skype, Focus Media and Kong Zhong. Our portfolio companies have achieved an aggregate market value of over $50 billion.

Investment Strategy

ePlanet seeks to invest in geographies and market segments where high growth is possible. We are applying a global opportunistic investment strategy, with no pre-determined allocation objectives by geography, sector or stage. This approach enables us to capture market trends and investment opportunities wherever they occur. At the same time we utilise guidelines for expected geographic and stage allocation in order to carefully build a well diversified portfolio and to ensure optimal asset allocation.

Our preferred investment stages are growth capital and expansion stage venture capital, with a mandate to also invest in earlier stage venture capital when we find attractive opportunities. 

ePlanet applies a sector agnostic investment approach, guided by the following principles for where we believe the best investment opportunities are:

• Migration of business models from US and Europe to emerging markets; portfolio company examples are Baidu, Friendi and Naseeb
• Innovation in Technology and Business Models, disrupting existing markets; portfolio company examples are Skype and Focus Media
• Sectors serving an increased consumer demand, generated by fundamental growth drivers; portfolio company examples are Logistics company CWC and Agro Chemicals company Sree Ramcides in India

As a result from these guiding principles, examples of sectors where we have made investments and we see opportunities now are: Internet & e-Commerce, Semi-Conductors & Electronics, Wireless & Telecommunications, Healthcare and Medtech, Green energy and energy efficiency.

The ePlanet Philosophy

At ePlanet Capital, we believe in providing more than just capital to our portfolio companies. We seek to work closely with the management teams of our portfolio companies to position them for growth, future financing (if it is required) and eventual liquidity. As a board member, we are active, and we have the energy, experience and contacts to help take the company to the next stage and beyond. Investors, partners and industry contacts are our most valuable resources. Our well developed network of contacts is a powerful resource we can bring to bear in our efforts to help our portfolio companies succeed, and is instrumental in maintaining our excellent deal flow.