H&Q Asia Pacific
H&Q Asia Pacific (H&QAP) is an Asian private equity firm founded in 1986 by Ta-lin Hsu as a branch of the investment bank Hambrecht & Quist. It is one of the oldest and most established private equity firms in the Asia-Pacific region. It has offices located in Silicon Valley, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Taipei, Tokyo, Seoul, Manila, and Singapore.
| Company type | Private Ownership |
|---|---|
| Industry | Private Equity |
| Founded | 1986 |
| Headquarters | Hong Kong |
| Products | Investments, private equity funds |
| Total assets | $2.1 billion |
| Website | www.hqap.com |
It was founded by Dr. Ta-lin Hsu as a division of U.S. investment banking firm Hambrecht & Quist. H&QAP is now an independent organization that conducts later-stage control investments and earlier-stage venture capital investments. It focuses on growth sectors including technology, technology manufacturing, consumer brands and financial services.
In 2006, Ta-lin Hsu was ranked on the Forbes magazine Midas List of Top 25 best dealmakers in high-tech and life sciences.
In September 2015, the firm invested in and launched its Global Innovation Center (GIC) for $100-million.