Most mid-cap technology companies would welcome the opportunity to sell into China, where growth in demand for technology—for instance, for semiconductor chips and other components of consumer technology products—cannot be met by domestic companies. But while many have offerings that would help meet that demand, most lack the capital and know-how to access and build markets in China.

This is where Canyon Bridge enters the picture. We invest in industries that are not being prioritized by the alternative-asset market—and unlike many PE firms, we’re focused on investing in our portfolio companies, not on financial engineering and leverage. While we will pursue buyout opportunities that we find attractive, our focus is on partnering closely with portfolio companies to identify and exploit strategic opportunities via M&A, R&D, and market-development investments—driving long-term growth and value.

We invest in small and medium-sized businesses across the technology value chain—from hardware to software to security—that have limited growth prospects domestically and would benefit from expanding to high-growth markets. We’re especially interested in companies with technology that has significant synergies with the fast-growing Chinese market. Smaller companies often lack the resources to seize the opportunity that China presents—or, if they’re publicly listed, are too focused on short-term growth to make the required investment. Leveraging our expertise and relationships, we’re able to help them connect with opportunities and develop strategies in China in a way that most PE firms simply can’t.