Latitude Capital Group Managing Director Ben Tai Speaks at HKVCA
HKVCA - Venture Capital/Private Equity Partnership Conference
2004-09-13

The past year is one of extraordinary recovery for private equity in Hong Kong and Asia. The industry has seen a healthy rise in activities relating to exits, fund raising, new markets and new paradigms. Private equity in Asia Pacific has grown from one asset class, development capital, to the full range of private equity products including buyouts, technology, mezzanine and distressed debt. The industry has not only weathered the crises of 2001 to 2003, it has strengthened its value added role in assisting companies in creating value through enhanced business strategies and management, financial engineering, governance and communication. Many of the companies supported by private equity have recently achieved excellent returns as evidenced by the steady stream of exits throughout the year.

The Venture Capital Partnership Conference organised in association with the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce is the major annual event for the HKVCA. This year the discussions will focus on how venture capitalists and private equity funds have invested with excellent results and the opportunities they now seek to sustain this trend. It will provide an understanding of the way they support a company and the value they add to achieve the next level of development. The conference will be useful for CEOs, CFOs, corporate executives, entrepreneurs as well as leading industry practitioners.

This is an excellent opportunity to meet many of the leading private equity firms and professionals operating in Asia.