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Services for every level of China entry

Propositions propelling you into China.
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Advisory

From market entry to operational planning, you can get help to navigate complexity, answering the hard questions, and map your route to successful operations in China
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Incubation

From partnerships and funding to company formation, organisational ramp-up, and securing approvals, you can establish the essentials pillars for a successful operation in China
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Venture build

You can make us your venture partner and ask us to take the lead across all work streams, from planning to operational launch. We then stay on board to steer the business and act as the first responder when required
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Engagement models

Four go-to-market services to bridge the gap to China

Advisory

Make it ready

Guidance, place­ment and com­pany forma­tion

Incubation

Make it happen

Advi­sory plus market entry plan­ning

Discovery platform

Make it essential
Industry-level eco­system building for trade associa­tions and govern­ments

Venture build

Make it stick

Incuba­tion plus ope­ra­tions & “first re­spon­der” in extra­ordi­nary events
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Advisory

Make it ready

Incubation

Make it happen

Venture build

Make it stick

Overview
Shaeps general role
Guidance, placement and organisation (company, team, approvals). Post-launch, Shaeps acts as a "silent" partner
Advisory plus planning workstreams. Post-launch, Shaeps acts as a "silent" partner
Incubation plus operations control & “first responder”
Lead
Client
Shaeps
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Best suited for
Companies prepared to invest fully in building long-term China presence
Companies with few resources (funds and skills) or with lower risk appetite
Companies with few resources (funds, skills) and with lowest risk profile
Client risk / reward balance

High

Medium

Low

Shaeps services

Guidance, know­ledge trans­fer

Shaeps

Shaeps

Shaeps

Place­ment: fund­ing, part­ners

Shaeps

Shaeps

Shaeps

Organisation: company formation, team recruitment, approvals

Shaeps

Shaeps

Shaeps

Legal entity

Client forms Chinese entity at the beginning of the process

Phase 1: Shaeps LEEMIAN SPV acts as the front-end for operational launch
Phase 2: Joint formation of a Chinese entity with Shaeps and partners

Phase 1: Shaeps LEEMIAN SPV acts as the front-end for operational launch
Phase 2: Joint formation of a Chinese entity with Shaeps and partners

Planning

Client

Shaeps

Shaeps

Operations

Client

Client

Shaeps

First re­spon­der in extra­ordi­nary events

Client

Client

Shaeps

Client's expenses

Company formation costs

< RMB 40,000

< RMB 40,000

< RMB 40,000

Pre-launch project costs

100% (to be agreed)

100% (to be agreed)

0% (to be agreed)

Post-launch project costs

100% (to be agreed)

100% (to be agreed)

0% (to be agreed)

Equity share to Shaeps 1
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Client's rights

IP right

Client maintains all rights

Client maintains all rights

Client maintains all rights. IP developed after launch in China is shared

Termination

Client may terminate the collaboration at any time, for any reason. Client agrees not to engage directly with partners introduced by Shaeps for 24 months thereafter

Client may terminate if objectives are not achieved. Client agrees not to pursue operations in China independently of Shaeps for 24 months thereafter

Client may terminate if objectives are not achieved. Client agrees not to pursue operations in China independently of Shaeps for 24 months thereafter

Notes

1) Or equivalent performance based remuneration

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Advisory | incubation

Ensuring your company is set on the right path to revenue growth

Leveraging our placement, capital and execution resources, we help you build partnerships, get funding, form your entity, navigate the complexities of regulatory approvals and more

Market

We help you to identify the high-potential market segments and customers, uncovering what truly drives them and how your capabilities align with their needs.

  • Market assessment
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Go-to-market

Partnerships

Our extensive network ensures access to market opportunities by connecting you with the right allies to scale your reach.

  • Partner sourcing
  • Nego­tia­tion and selec­tion
  • Stake­holder represen­tation

Capital

We will guide you through the complexities of the funding process and use our connections to secure the right financial backing for your venture.

  • Case positioning
  • Valuation & transaction guidance
  • Private & government funding

Some of the investors

  • Zhongxin
    Investment

    Nordic venture business entering China

  • Bluetown
    Cultural and industrial sectors

  • City Construction
    (Shanghai)

    Content

  • Dexin
    Group

    Clean tech and healthcare

  • Hengsheng
    Fund

    Nordic themed projects and brands

  • Jinjiang

    Cultural and tourism sectors

  • Rongchuang
    Group

    Nordic Lifestyle Centres

  • Zhongchan
    Group

    Cultural content for industry parks and incubators

  • Zhong Qi
    Group

    Technology, industry and cultural content
    Venture build

    De-risked market entry and accelerated execution

    We act as your co-founder, de-risking your entry into the market and driving fast, capital-efficient company growth. We secure the resources and hands-on support required to generate a return on your investment

    Governance

    We instil the discipline required to deliver ROI through people, technology and partnerships, and to maintain control during expansion, ensuring your organisation is structured for performance.

    • Organisational alignment
    • Compliance & risk
    • Financial discipline & reporting

    Value creation

    We help you to deliver the business results and benefits that your customers demand by optimising processes to ensure that your business delivers on its promises.

    • Process automation
    • Market-fit optimisation
    • Value chain resilience

    Acceleration

    We help you grow and manage smarter - improve product quality, reduce cost, establish a foothold in your next market segment, and manage growth risks.

    • Market growth
    • Follow-on financing
    • Lean innovation
    Preferential policies

    Benefits we help you achieve

    Preferential policies are financial or other incentives used by local and regional governments to attract investment that aligns with their industrial priorities such as:

    Administration

    Support with company registration, HR, finance, production setup, etc. Access to office space

    Work force

    Access to free interim work force during early stages as well as long-term team operations

    Financial incentives

    Financial support, up to 3 years tax grace period, up to 5 years free office rent

    Preferential policies are rarely "free money"; they are performance-based contracts with measurable strings attached.
    Platform for partner reach

    Your export helper in the pocket

    Use our app to showcase your business to local partners in China

    Your shop window speaks Mandarin, and will showcase your propositions to a wide range of relevant partners and buyers.

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