China private capital: meet Chinese private equity, private credit and institutional investors
China is one of the world's largest sources of capital, with a sovereign wealth fund, large insurers and strategic corporate investors. UK-GCC Private Capital connects Chinese investors and managers with asset owners, sovereign wealth funds and family offices from the UK and the GCC.
Discuss meeting Chinese investors Explore the Investment SummitChina private capital at a glance
China private equity
China's private equity and venture capital market is one of the largest in the world, alongside a growing secondaries market.
China private credit
Private credit in China is developing, with special situations and real estate financing among the main strategies.
Institutional investors
China's sovereign wealth fund and insurers invest internationally across private equity, infrastructure and real estate.
Family offices and private wealth
Chinese entrepreneurs and family offices increasingly diversify internationally.
Investors and managers from China in our network have included China Investment Corporation and Primavera Capital. Attendance varies each year.
China private capital in numbers
The latest published data on the Chinese market.
- China Investment Corporation held total assets of $1.57 trillion at the end of 2024.
- Alternatives, including private equity, private credit, real estate and infrastructure, made up 48.5% of CIC's overseas portfolio.
- China was the second most popular destination for Gulf sovereign wealth fund capital in the first half of 2026, after the US.
Sources: CIC annual report via Yicai Global · Global SWF via Khaleej Times, July 2026. Figures as reported by each source; checked October 2026.
Why Chinese investors look to the UK and the GCC
Chinese investors have invested in UK infrastructure, real estate and companies, and economic ties between China and the GCC continue to deepen across energy, infrastructure and technology.
Who meets Chinese investors through us
GPs and fund managers
Raising capital from Chinese institutional investors, and from UK and GCC asset owners.
Private credit managers
Meeting Chinese and GCC allocators to direct lending, asset-based finance and infrastructure debt.
Real estate and infrastructure
Developers and sponsors seeking Chinese, UK and Gulf equity and co-investment.
GCC and UK investors
Sovereign wealth funds, family offices and institutions looking for Chinese co-investment partners.
How to meet Chinese investors
Attend the Investment Summit
Meet investors face to face in London on 13 May 2027.
Become a member
Stay connected with investors all year, with complimentary Summit tickets.
Partner, sponsor or speak
Put your firm in front of UK, GCC and international investors.
Expand into the UK or GCC
Meet partners, clients and investors in both markets.
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Frequently asked questions
How can I meet Chinese private equity and private credit investors?
Through trusted, in-person settings. The UK-GCC Private Capital annual Investment Summit in London brings investors from China together with asset owners, asset managers, sovereign wealth funds and family offices from the UK and the GCC. The next summit is on 13 May 2027 at the Royal Lancaster Hotel.
Is there a private capital conference in London for Chinese investors?
Yes. The UK-GCC Private Capital 3rd Annual Investment Summit on 13 May 2027 at the Royal Lancaster Hotel, London, is an investor-led private capital summit covering private equity, private credit, real estate and infrastructure, with investors representing over $20 trillion in aggregate AUM.
Which Chinese investors have attended your summits?
Investors at our summits have included China Investment Corporation and Primavera Capital. Attendance varies each year.
How do I discuss meeting Chinese investors?
Email contact@ukgccpca.com with your name, designation, organisation and what you are looking for.
About UK-GCC Private Capital
UK-GCC Private Capital is an investor-led platform for asset owners and asset managers, LPs and GPs, private equity, sovereign wealth funds, family offices, investment funds, financial institutions and growth-driven businesses across the UK, GCC, Europe and the US.
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UK-GCC Private Capital 3rd Annual Investment Summit
13 May 2027 · The Royal Lancaster Hotel, London
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