HENDALE is an investment firm based in Asia with long-term capital to invest in private companies and opportunities globally
Learn about our strategies
We have a long-term perspective and a global mandate
Hendale invests in scalable businesses with high growth potential backed by core technology. Our team’s deep experience and network in Asia makes Hendale an ideal investment partner for companies looking to develop a bridge to the region. Initial commitments range from US $1-15m.
Focus & sectors
Hendale looks for sectors with robust growth characteristics supported by long term trends. We are open to all sectors and geographies.
STAGE & STRUCTURE
Hendale seeks later-stage venture and growth equity investments. Our time horizon is longer than traditional PE/VC funds, and our structures are flexible to support companies, founders, and other constituents. We are comfortable with minority positions but require appropriate representation based on good governance.
Selection criteria
Within our areas of focus, the key factor in any investment decision is the quality of the management team. The team needs to have complementary skills and experience to execute strategies and deliver growth.
Investment process
- Initial Review
- Discussion with Owners / Management
- Business Review and Site Visit
- Term Sheet / LOI
- External Due Diligence
- Definitive Deal Documentation
- Closing
- Collaboration
- Exit
The Hendale team has over 80 years of combined direct investment experience, having overseen several billion in AUM and over 60 individual transactions spanning all industries.
Henry Lee
Managing Partner
Henry founded the Hendale group of companies in 1996, after being a Principal in the Bass Brothers
Investment Office in Fort Worth, Texas, and an M&A banker at First Boston in New York. Over the past 20+...
Henry founded the Hendale group of companies in 1996, after being a Principal in the Bass Brothers
Investment Office in Fort Worth, Texas, and an M&A banker at First Boston in New York. Over the past 20+ years,
he has managed hedge funds, alternative fund of funds and now a long term private growth capital fund. He has
previously held positions as CIO of the Nan Fung Group, Head of Asia for Sandell, Executive Director of UBS Global
Asset Management and is a frequent contributor at industry conferences. In addition to many portfolio company
board positions, he is an Exco and Investment Committee member of the HK Cancer Fund, founder and chairman
of the Mongolian Chamber of Commerce (HK), and a member of the Xi'an PPCC. Henry is bi-lingual in Mandarin
Chinese and English and has grown up in equal parts Asia, America and Africa. He is a resident of Hong Kong and
is married with three daughters.
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Jennifer Lam
Operations Manager
Jennifer is the Operations Manager of Hendale. Prior to joining the company, Jennifer has worked in the financial services industry for 8 years with experience in investment services, client servicing and portfolio...
Jennifer is the Operations Manager of Hendale. Prior to joining the company, Jennifer has worked in the financial services industry for 8 years with experience in investment services, client servicing and portfolio monitoring. She has also worked in financial media and financial publishing before she joined the financial services industry. Jennifer holds a BA in Economics from Washington State University.
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