Neil Shen’s HongShan Opens London Office, Eyes Europe Deals

HongShan Capital Group, the firm formerly known as Sequoia Capital China, is setting up a London office to look for investment opportunities in Europe.

The company, known for backing some of China’s biggest internet firms, registered an entity under the name of HSG Advisors UK Ltd., according to a filing with the Financial Conduct Authority. HongShan is planning to focus on late stage and private equity deals in areas including consumer, consumer internet, healthcare and new energy, according to people familiar with the matter.

HongShan’s office in London will “facilitate connections in Europe,” the company said in an emailed ...