HongShan (formerly Sequoia China)
Undisclosed; no standardized first-check range is public. · seed, series-a, series-b, growth, buyout · China, with selective global reach
Full-lifecycle China investment platform with 1,700+ backed companies, 180+ listings, 140+ unicorns, an explicit founder pitch email and a reported $2.5B-equivalent seventh RMB fund closed in 2024.
Tier 2 · ranked #65china
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Key facts
| Fund size | $2.5B-equivalent seventh RMB fund (2024) |
| Stage | seed, series-a, series-b, growth, buyout |
| Typical first check | Undisclosed; no standardized first-check range is public. |
| Sectors | technology, healthcare, consumer, ai, deep-tech, industrial |
| Geography | China, with selective global reach |
| Status | unknown |
Always confirm on the official page before applying — dates and terms change.
Background
HongShan publishes unusually strong scale and access evidence: lifecycle coverage, outcome counts, current partners, portfolio and a dedicated business-plan mailbox. Independent reporting supplies the latest vehicle size, while check, ownership and decision mechanics remain private.
How the application really works
Email a concise business plan to bpchina@hongshan.com, the founder-facing address on the official about/contact pages.
Tips
- Route the pitch by sector and stage to a current partner.
- Use the official business-plan mailbox and state China relevance clearly.
Watch out for
- Sending a generic message without stage, sector or China fit.
- Assuming the reported vehicle size implies a standard check.
Track record
- More than 180 listed companies and more than 140 unicorns reported by the firm.
- The official companies page includes Boss Zhipin, BYD, Futu and Horizon among a partial portfolio.
No application denominator or acceptance rate is published.
Investment thesis
Support ambitious founders across the full company lifecycle in technology, healthcare and consumer markets centered on China.
How to reach them
- Email: bpchina@hongshan.com
- Use the official business-plan email or a sector-partner introduction.
Notable portfolio
Boss ZhipinBYDFutuHorizon Robotics
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does the firm invest at?
- Full lifecycle: seed, venture, growth, M&A, infrastructure and public-market strategies.
- What is the latest disclosed fund or capital base?
- $2.5B-equivalent seventh RMB fund reported closed in July 2024.
- What check size does it write?
- Undisclosed; no standardized first-check range is public.
- Where does it invest?
- China, with selective global reach
- How can a founder approach the firm?
- Email a concise business plan to bpchina@hongshan.com, the founder-facing address on the official about/contact pages.
- What remains undisclosed?
- Check range, lead policy, ownership target, reserves and decision timing remain undisclosed.
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Sources
- www.hongshan.com — Current firm and portfolio activity. (checked 2026-08-10)
- www.hongshan.com/about-us — Firm scale, outcomes, lifecycle strategy and business-plan email. (checked 2026-08-10)
- www.hongshan.com/team — Current investment partners. (checked 2026-08-10)
- www.hongshan.com/companies — Official partial portfolio. (checked 2026-08-10)
- www.hongshan.com/contact — Official offices and public email. (checked 2026-08-10)
- www.dealstreetasia.com/stories/hongshan-closes-2-5b-seventh-rmb-fund-403373 — Independent report of the 2024 $2.5B-equivalent RMB close. (checked 2026-08-10)