About DCP
DCP is a private equity firm founded in 2002. It is primarily based in Beijing, China. As of Aug 2026, DCP has a portfolio of 44 companies, comprising 44 funding rounds and 4 acquisitions. The firm primarily invests in companies based in China and United States. Its portfolio is spread across a wide range of sectors from Life Sciences to Consumer Goods. Most recently it acquired stakes in Sun Art Retail on Jan 01, 2025.
Overall DCP portfolio has seen 17 IPOs and 8 acquisitions, namely Forbes, Haier and CICC. A lot of funds co-invest with DCP, with names like Temasek sharing a substantial percentage of its portfolio.
DCP has a team of 34 people, including 16 partners.
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DCP's Portfolio
DCP has a portfolio of 44 companies. They have invested in a total of 44 companies. Their most recent investment was in Simple Planet (Seed round) on Feb 14, 2024. Here are the most recent investments by DCP:Date | Company | Round | Amount | Co-Investors |
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Feb 14, 2024 | Seed | 8792 | ||
Jun 20, 2022 | PE | 9953 | - | |
Mar 24, 2022 | Series C | 8343 | ||
Nov 29, 2021 | PE | 6167 | - |
DCP has acquired 4 companies. Their most recent acquisition was of Sun Art Retail on Jan 01, 2025. Here are the most recent acquisitions by DCP:
Acquisition Date | Company | Short Description | Total Funding | Founded Year |
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Jan 01, 2025 | Hypermarket operator in China | - | 1998 | |
Jun 20, 2022 | Chain of obstetrics & gynaeocology and pediatric clinics | - | 2003 | |
Jun 21, 2021 | Online job board for multiple industries | - | 2000 | |
Jul 26, 2023 | Wholesale distributor of irrigation, landscape, and pump supplies | - | 1988 |
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Here is the portfolio snapshot of DCP:
Investments by Year
The maximum number of investments were made in 2024
Acquisitions by Year
The maximum number of acquisitions were made in 2025
Portfolio by Location
Companies are primarily in China and United States
Portfolio by Sector
Companies are primarily in Life Sciences
Team profile of DCP
DCP has a team of 34 members including 16 Partners and 3 Principals located in China, United States and 1 more location. DCP's team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.Here is a list of top team members in DCP:
Name | Designation | Location | Board Memberships | Contact Details |
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Partner | Cambridge | - | ||
Partner | - | - | ||
Partner | China | - | ||
Partner | China | - | - | |
Partner | United States | - | ||
Partner | White Plains | - | ||
Partner | Hong Kong | - | - | |
Partner | China | - | ||
Partner | New York | - | ||
Partner | Hong Kong | - | ||
Partner | Hong Kong | - |
Co-investors of DCP
Over the past 24 years, 27 investors have co-invested in DCP's portfolio companies.
- Top Co-investors of DCP: 27 investors entered a company along with DCP. These include investors like Temasek (2 companies).
DCP News
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Alibaba Bids $1.5 Billion for China Grocer Pupu Amid Competition with MeituanThe Business Times•Jun 12, 2026•Alibaba, DCP, Sun Art Retail
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Jamieson Wellness to Redeem Series A Preference SharesFinancial Times•May 23, 2025•Jamieson Wellness, DCP
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Alibaba to sell stake in China's hypermarket chain Sun Art for $1.58BSeeking Alpha•Jan 02, 2025•Alibaba Group, Sun Art Retail, DCP, Alibaba and 1 other
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Simple Planet captures US $ 6 million for cultivated ingredientsFusoes & Aquisicoes•Feb 26, 2024•Simple Planet, POSCO Capital, DCP, EASY BIO and 9 others
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Cultured Meat Company Simple Planet Secures Cumulative Investment Of Approximately 10 Billion WonStartupn•Feb 14, 2024•A Simple Planet, POSCO Capital, DCP, EASY BIO and 10 others
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Pulp giant Suzano and private equity firms including Bain Capital intend to bid for Vinda International shares36Kr•Aug 06, 2023•Suzano, Bain Capital, CVC, DCP and 2 others
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Jamieson Wellness’ Partnership with DCP CapitalGlobal Legal Chronicle•Jun 09, 2023•Morrison & Foerster, Jamieson Vitamins, Jamieson Wellness, McCarthy Tetrault and 3 others
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