Brian Lee

FountainVest is one of the most established independent private equity firms in Asia. The capital under management comes from some of the world’s largest and most established institutions. FountainVest seeks to invest in industry leaders and emerging leaders with a strong track record delivering high growth. FountainVest has a stellar reputation in the market for pioneering highly innovative and landmark transactions including one of China's first LBOs in the privatization of Focus Media. Other portfolio companies include IMAX, Peacebird, Key Safety Systems, Meituan-Dianping, Zhaopin, Trendy, WME-IMG China, Guazi, LaoBaiXing, Pure Fitness, Amer Sports, Rokin Ligistics, Langdi Pharmaceutical and Ziwi Pet Food. The Firm has a highly focused sector-based investment approach, generating deep knowledge verticals in sub-sectors of focus, creating sector-based ecosystems, while leveraging its excellent market reputation, networks, and know-how built up over a decade as an independent, institutional private equity firm. Additionally, FountainVest emphasizes a hands-on approach to creating value in its portfolio company through the capabilities of its operational team and advisory platforms. FountainVest has also an excellent track record of being a cycle-tested manager delivering performance and liquidity across various market cycles while having clear, systematic, and institutional processes that enhances its risk management capabilities. Environmental, social, and corporate governance are also key aspects of FountainVest's institutional approach in investing and building champions.