Zero2IPO
| Company type | Public |
|---|---|
| Industry | Media, Financial data services, Venture capital, Private equity |
| Founded | 2000 |
| Founder | Gavin Ni |
| Headquarters | Beijing , China |
| Products | PEdata Database, PEdaily, Deal-Market, SandHill College, PEDATA MAX |
Zero2IPO () is a Chinese media enterprise listed on the stock exchange, focusing on services tailored for the venture capital (VC) and private equity (PE) industries. The company is widely acknowledged for delivering extensive data coverage of the VC/PE market in China.
Background
Founded in 2000 by Gavin Ni, an alumnus of Tsinghua University with a background in journalism and venture capital, Zero2IPO experienced rapid expansion, achieving an annual growth rate of 80% and generating revenues of 10 million yuan by late 2004. Initially, its primary clientele consisted of Western VC firms, while it also provided research and training solutions to Chinese venture capital entities.
Although the COVID-19 pandemic caused disruptions to in-person engagements, Zero2IPO saw a surge in demand for its digital offerings. In June 2020, the company submitted an application for an initial public offering (IPO) on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (SEHK) to support its plans for regional growth within China and into Southeast Asia and India.
The firm successfully debuted on the stock market on 30 December 2020, with its IPO receiving subscriptions exceeding demand by 1393 times. In 2021, its Hong Kong branch obtained authorization from the Securities and Futures Commission to provide investment banking services, contributing to significant transactions such as SenseTime's listing on the SEHK. That year also marked the introduction of PEDATA MAX, a specialized SaaS solution.
In 2022, Zero2IPO collaborated with CNCB Capital to establish TechStar Acquisition Corporation, a special-purpose acquisition company listed on SEHK. By December 2024, TechStar announced plans to merge with Seyond, a company specializing in image-grade Lidar technology.
Businesses
Zero2IPO manages four principal online platforms:
- PEdata Database: provider of industry-specific data
- PEdaily: platform delivering news and market intelligence
- Deal-Market: a matchmaking service connecting investors with entrepreneurs
- SandHill College: provider of educational and training programs
As of late 2013, the PEdata Database contained comprehensive profiles on more than 8,000 VC/PE firms, over 6,000 institutional investors, upwards of 20,000 funds focused on China, more than 40,000 individual investors, and in excess of 20,000 VC/PE transactions. This information was gathered through surveys directed at active investment institutions concentrating on China, supplemented by telephone interviews and publicly available reports.
In addition to its digital services, Zero2IPO hosts industry conferences primarily involving local government bodies and investment professionals, thereby strengthening its influence within China’s VC/PE landscape.