Michael Xu

Managing Partner

About

• 20+ years’ private equity experience in making majority and minority investments in businesses in China, as well as those in Europe and USA that have growth potential in China (cross-border deals) • Recognized by Forbes as one of China’s Top Private Equity Investors • Well-rounded knowledge and expertise across finance, investment, legal, strategic planning, and accounting, as well as the capital market / IPO in the US, Hong Kong and mainland China; MBA (Wharton) and Chinese law bachelor’s degree

Country

United States

City

La Verne

Industry

Financial Services

Skill

Venture Capital, Private Equity, Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Finance, Investments, Due Diligence, Investment Banking, Valuation, Financial Modeling, Emerging Markets

Experience

Managing Partner

Woodbridge Investment and Advisory

2024-8 - Present · 2 yrs 1 mo

Shanghai/Hong Kong/Los Angeles

Partner & IC Member

Auster Capital

2020-5 - 2024-7 · 4 yrs 3 mos

Shanghai, China

A cross-border investment vehicle, sponsored by Rothschild & Co and China Investment Corp, aims to invest in Western companies -- specifically in the consumer and industrial technology sectors -- that have significant growth potential in the China and Asia markets.

Partner & IC Member

Prax Capital

2005-12 - 2020-5 · 14 yrs 6 mos

Shanghai City, China

Prax Capital was one of the most active mid-cap PE firms in China focused on growth-oriented consumer and industrial companes. Its investment returns were recognized as top quartile by Asian Private Equity Review.