Core Insights - The article highlights the performance of private equity firms in China, particularly focusing on the returns of private equity products in major cities by the end of 2025, with a notable emphasis on the strong performance of firms in Hangzhou [2][3]. Group 1: Overall Market Performance - As of December 2025, there are 7,518 private equity firms in China, with 5,422 located in first-tier cities (Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Hangzhou), accounting for 72.12% of the total [2]. - The average returns for private equity products in first-tier cities for 2025 are as follows: Beijing 31.81%, Shanghai 31.98%, Guangzhou 33.56%, Shenzhen 34.22%, and Hangzhou 42.46% [3]. Group 2: Hangzhou Private Equity Performance - Hangzhou's private equity products have an impressive average return of 42.46%, with a high positive return rate of 98.70% among 307 products [3][6]. - The top three private equity firms in Hangzhou for 2025 are: Nongfu Private Equity, Haokun Shengfa Asset, and Yunqi Quantitative, with Nongfu leading the pack [6][12]. Group 3: Beijing Private Equity Performance - In Beijing, there are 1,242 private equity firms, with an average return of 31.81% for 679 products [13][14]. - The top three private equity firms in Beijing for 2025 are: Beijing Xiyue Private Equity, Qiaogeli Capital, and Huacheng Private Equity [14][19]. Group 4: Shanghai Private Equity Performance - Shanghai hosts 2,012 private equity firms, with an average return of 31.98% for 1,428 products [20][21]. - The leading private equity firms in Shanghai for 2025 are: Shanghai Hengsui Asset, Shanghai Yixin Private Equity, and Haiseng Fund [21][26]. Group 5: Guangzhou Private Equity Performance - Guangzhou has 441 private equity firms, with an average return of 33.56% for 275 products [27][28]. - The top three private equity firms in Guangzhou for 2025 are: Jingyan Private Equity, Hainan Xiangyuan Private Equity, and Sanhe Chuangying [28][32]. Group 6: Shenzhen Private Equity Performance - Shenzhen has 1,256 private equity firms, with an average return of 34.22% for 843 products [33][34]. - The leading private equity firms in Shenzhen for 2025 are: Qiantou Investment, Fuyuan Capital, and Zhongying Investment [34][39]. Group 7: Other Regions Private Equity Performance - Outside the major cities, there are 2,096 private equity firms, with an average return of 28.52% for 1,213 products [40][41]. - The top three private equity firms in other regions for 2025 are: Luyuan Private Equity, Lanbaoshi Fund, and Zhihua Asset Management [41][45].

Market Overview - In November, the A-share market continued the high-level fluctuations from October, with the three major indices all closing down: the Shanghai Composite Index fell by 1.67%, the Shenzhen Component Index decreased by 2.95%, and the ChiNext Index dropped by 4.23% [1] - Despite the overall market decline, 2,303 private equity products reached historical highs in net value in November, representing approximately 44.59% of private equity products established for over a year [1] Private Equity Product Types - Among the private equity products, 1,199 were non-quantitative, while 1,104 were quantitative. The majority were stock strategy products, with 1,362 products accounting for about 59.14% [1] - Other strategies included multi-asset strategy products (321), futures and derivatives strategy products (302), bond strategy products (233), and combination fund products (85) [1] Company Size and Performance - The largest number of products came from private equity firms with assets under 500 million, totaling 778 products (approximately 34%); firms with over 10 billion had 389 products [2] - A detailed analysis of the top 20 performing private equity products by strategy was provided, focusing on those with over 5 billion in assets [2] Long-Standing Products - Among the private equity products that reached historical highs, 20 were established for over 10 years, with 16 classified as "Double Ten Funds," achieving annualized returns exceeding 10% [3] - The majority of these long-standing products were subjective long-only products (12), with macro strategy and CTA products each having 3, and quantitative long-only and FOF funds each having 1 [3] Notable Products and Managers - The largest product by size was the macro strategy product "Kai Feng Macro Strategy No. 9" managed by Shenzhen Kai Feng Investment, established on July 29, 2015, with a scale of approximately *** billion and an annualized return close to ***% [4][6] - The quantitative CTA product "Shuanglong-Longyuan No. 1," managed by Shuanglong Investment, also showed significant performance with a scale of approximately *** billion and an annualized return close to ***% [6] Quantitative Long-Only Products - There were 515 products classified under the "stock-quantitative long-only" strategy among private equity products with over 5 billion in assets [7] - The top 5 performing products in this category were from Jin Tong Investment, Jiu Ming Investment, Han Rong Investment, and others, with the performance threshold for the top 20 being close to ***% [7] Subjective Long-Only Products - A total of 331 products were categorized as "stock-subjective long-only," with only one product from a firm with over 10 billion assets making it to the top 20 [11] - The top 5 products in this category were from Neng Jing Investment Holdings, Shanghai Ge Ru Private Equity, and others [11] Futures and Derivatives Strategy - There were 169 products under the "futures and derivatives strategy," with the top 5 performers coming from Yi Zu Investment, Hai Sheng Fund, and others [15] - The leading product was "Yi Zu Qing Gui Li Dong," managed by Lin Jianwei, with significant returns [18] Multi-Asset Strategy - A total of 207 products were classified under the "multi-asset strategy," with the top 5 performers from Juqi Investment, Hai Sheng Fund, and others [19] - The product "Xi Shi Run Huang Jin Zeng Qiang No. 1 A Class Share," managed by Guan Xin, was noted for its performance [23]

Core Viewpoint - The A-share market experienced a high-level fluctuation in November, continuing the trend from October, with all three major indices declining. The Shanghai Composite Index fell by 1.67%, while the Shenzhen Component and ChiNext Index dropped by 2.95% and 4.23%, respectively. Despite this, 2303 private equity products reached historical highs in net value, representing approximately 44.59% of private equity products established for over a year [2][3]. Summary by Category Private Equity Product Types - Among the private equity products, 1199 were non-quantitative and 1104 were quantitative. The majority were stock strategy products, with 1362 products (about 59.14%), followed by multi-asset strategy products (321), futures and derivatives strategy products (302), bond strategy products (233), and combination fund products (85) [2]. Company Scale - The largest number of products came from private equity firms with assets under management below 500 million, totaling 778 products (34%). There were 389 products from firms with over 10 billion in assets [3]. Long-Established Products - Among the private equity products that reached historical highs, 20 were established for over 10 years, with 16 of them achieving an annualized return exceeding 10%. The majority of these long-established products were subjective long positions (12), with macro strategies and CTA products each accounting for 3 [4]. Top Performing Products - The largest product by scale was "Kai Feng Macro Strategy No. 9" managed by Shenzhen Kai Feng Investment, established on July 29, 2015, with a scale of approximately *** billion and an annualized return close to ***% [6][7]. - The top-performing quantitative long products included 515 products, with the highest returns coming from firms like Jin Tong Investment and Jiu Ming Investment [8][9]. - In the subjective long strategy category, 331 products reached historical highs, with top performers from companies like Neng Jing Investment and Qian Tu Investment [11][15]. Futures and Derivatives Strategy - There were 169 products under the futures and derivatives strategy, with the top product being "Yi Zu Qing Gui Li Dong" managed by Yi Zu Investment, achieving significant returns [16][19]. Multi-Asset Strategy - A total of 207 products were categorized under multi-asset strategies, with the top product being "Xi Shi Run Gold Enhanced No. 1A" managed by Xi Shi Run Investment, which also achieved notable returns [20][23].

Core Viewpoint - The article provides an overview of the performance and distribution of private equity firms in China, highlighting the concentration of firms in major cities and their respective performance metrics for the year 2025 up to October [2][3]. Group 1: Private Equity Firm Distribution - As of October 2025, there are 7,586 private equity firms in China, with 5,479 located in first-tier cities (Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Hangzhou), accounting for 72.22% of the total [2]. - Shanghai has the highest number of top-tier private equity firms (108), followed by Beijing (57) and Shenzhen (26) [2]. Group 2: Performance Metrics by Region - In Beijing, 745 products showed an average return of 29.54% from January to October 2025 [3]. - Shanghai's 1,519 products had an average return of 28.36% during the same period [3]. - Guangzhou's 288 products achieved an average return of 34.05% [3]. - Shenzhen's 884 products reported an average return of 31.67% [3]. - Hangzhou's 330 products had the highest average return at 36.48% [3]. Group 3: Top Performing Private Equity Firms - In Beijing, the top three performing firms are Beijing Xiyue Private Equity, Beiheng Fund, and Huacheng Private Equity [5]. - Shanghai's top three firms are Hengsui Asset, Haiseng Fund, and Jiugao Investment [9]. - Guangzhou's leading firms include Jingyan Private Equity, Hainan Xiangyuan Private Equity, and Zeyuan Investment [13]. - Shenzhen's top performers are Qiantou Investment, Fuyuan Capital, and Shenzhen Zeyuan [18]. - Hangzhou's leading firms are Nongfu Private Equity, Haokun Shengfa Asset, and Berkshire Investment [23]. Group 4: Notable Characteristics of Top Firms - Beijing Xiyue Private Equity has a management scale of approximately 416 million and a standout product with a high return [7][8]. - Hengsui Asset in Shanghai has a management scale of about 88 million and is noted for its strong performance [12]. - Jingyan Private Equity in Guangzhou focuses on technology innovation and advanced manufacturing [16]. - Qiantou Investment in Shenzhen emphasizes value growth and market dynamics [21]. - Nongfu Private Equity in Hangzhou has a management scale of approximately 553 million and maintains a focus on technology [25]. Group 5: Other Regions - Outside the major cities, there are 2,107 private equity firms, with an average return of 25.93% for 1,294 products [26]. - The top firms in these regions include Luyuan Private Equity, Mingze Investment, and Yidian Najin (Quanzhou) Private Equity [31].