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Number of venture capital investments in China in 2017, by sector

Number of venture capital investments in China in 2017, by sector

The data displays the number of venture capital investments in China by sector. In 2017, 33 venture capital investments were made in the real estate sector in China. Venture capital, also known as risk capital, is defined as a temporary equity investment in young, innovative, non-listed companies that are attractive to investors despite their current earning power.

Internet 956
IT 927
Biotechnology sector / pharmaceutical sector 626
Entertainment and media sector 376
Financial sector 244
Mechanical engineering 234
Telecommunications sector / Value Added Service 215
Electronics/ photovoltaics 202
Education and training 146
Cleantech 143
Other 134
Chain stores/ retail sector 117
Automotive sector 108
Chemical processing sector 71
Logistics 53
Construction sector 52
Not disclosed 49
Food and beverage sector 36
Semiconductor industry 35
Real estate sector 33
Agriculture/ forestry / fishing / husbandry 25
Energy and mineral resources 23
Textile and clothing sector 16
Analog and digital television 1