Asia Market Access Report: 2025 Outlook - ‘East meets West’
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February 13, 2025 • 4 min read
Asia-Pacific markets are positioned to take on an increasingly active role in cross-border M&A in 2025, with Japan and China at the forefront. This shift is driven by the accelerating globalization of Asian private equity, with leading market players actively deepening their presence in the West, leading to a mutual flow of capital and expertise.
Drawing on three decades of cross-border M&A expertise, DC Advisory’s Asia Access team explores the key factors propelling Asia to the center of global dealmaking, including:
- China’s growing investment in Europe
- The rise of ‘‘Asian’’ private equity
- Partnerships with European GPs
- Strategic investments
- Sectors driving cross-border investment
- Navigating cross-border deals with Japan
- Asia-Pacific outbound activity
Discover how these trends are creating unprecedented opportunities for investors and corporates seeking to capitalize on Asia’s dual role as a lucrative investment destination and powerful strategic acquirer.
China’s growing investment in Europe: A new era of cross-border private equity and strategic expansion
China’s M&A activity in Europe is growing, outpacing other major markets, such as the US, over the past year. In 2024 alone, 31% of China’s overseas acquisitions targeted European markets. This trend is driven by the globalization of Chinese private equity firms. Chinese investors are not only seeking financial returns but also strategic growth opportunities (such as distribution channels) in Western markets.
In this report, we explore the drivers behind this shift, new strategies employed by Chinese private equity, and the implications for Europe’s economic landscape.
A message from Endong Zhai, Asia Access, Managing Director:
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Sources
[i] Mergermarket
[ii] Preqin: https://www.preqin.com/Portals/0/Documents/Insights/Reports/2023/Preqin's-Benchmark-Report-2023-China's-Private-Capital-Landscape.pdf?utm_campaign=APAC-BPEA-2023
[iii] The Drawdown, Dec 2023: Hillhouse opens London office | The DRAWDºWN
[iv] HSBC, Jan 2020: 200131-a-new-era-for-china-uk-relations.pdf
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