How to raise funds from Chinese investors
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Chinese buyers target quick access to Western content, talent and markets, often paying a moderate upfront price with big incentives later: expect about 30% cash upfront, typical valuation structures like 5–8x on day one with 10–12x earnouts, and motivation driven by P/E arbitrage (Chinese 30–50 vs Western 5–10). Mid‑stage, revenue‑proven studios and enabling tech are hottest; warm introductions or China‑savvy financial advisers materially increase deal flow and fit.
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chapters (10)
- 0:00Chinese investor funding
- 1:04Panelist backgrounds
- 3:55Chinese M&A interest in gaming
- 9:34Attracting Chinese investors
- 13:48Engaging Chinese partners
- 16:17Deal structures with Chinese investors
- 19:25Gaming M&A trends
- 23:02Regulatory risks and market impact
- 25:52Tencent-Supercell mega-deal analysis
- 29:24Post-merger integration strategies