SHENG Enterprises

What SHENG Enterprises does

SHENG Enterprises is a private advisory firm founded in 2002, headquartered in Shanghai with additional offices in Wuxi and Changzhou (China) and Tel Aviv (Israel). The firm specializes in cross-border investment banking, corporate finance advisory, and business development services between Israel and China, positioning itself as a one-stop shop for Israeli technology companies entering the Chinese market and Chinese companies seeking Israeli innovation and partnerships. Its deep bilateral network, cultivated over more than two decades, includes relationships with provincial and municipal Chinese commerce and science & technology departments, the Israel-China Chamber of Commerce (where Managing Partner Ilan Maor serves as President), and the Jiangsu provincial government ecosystem.

The firm's core services span eight practice areas: Investment Banking (M&A advisory, deal structuring, capital markets), Business Development (market entry, partner identification, negotiation support), China Strategy Advisory, Cross-Border Technology Cooperation, Crisis Management and Support, Owner Representative Services, Local Services and Support, and Government Relations in China. In April 2024, SHENG launched the SHENG Israel-Jiangsu Innovation Hub (SHENGTech) at the China-Israel Changzhou Innovation Park (CICP), providing a structured platform with office facilities, grants, IP protection assistance, and licensing support for Israeli technology companies entering China. SHENG is a member firm of BDO ISRAEL, part of the BDO Global Network, granting access to referrals and global reach.

The firm's revenue model is professional services fee-based, with no publicly disclosed pricing. Compensation is derived from advisory fees, success fees on completed transactions, and consulting engagements, with fees likely tied to transaction value, engagement scope, and complexity. The firm claims to have facilitated over $1.9 billion USD in accumulated deal value across China-Israel-USA vectors in the last decade and lists 50+ client companies spanning high tech, semiconductors, med-tech, agriculture tech, automotive, energy storage, and software/security verticals. The client base is enterprise B2B, heavily skewed toward Israeli technology SMEs and corporates seeking China exposure, with a smaller base of Chinese companies pursuing Israeli innovation.

Name

SHENG Enterprises

Legal name

SHENG Enterprises

Website

https://sheng-cn.com.cn

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SHENG Enterprises is a China-based advisory firm founded in 2002 specializing in Israel-China cross-border investment banking, corporate finance advisory, and business development services, serving Israeli technology companies entering China and Chinese firms seeking Israeli innovation partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cross-border Advisory Services

NAICS

Miscellaneous Intermediation (52391)

SIC

Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Cross-Border M&A Advisory (FSAEAGAH)

Keywords

• Cross-border advisory
• Investment banking services
• Corporate finance advisory
• Business development consulting
• Technology cooperation facilitation

Headquarters

HQ city

Shangai

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Investment Banking & Corporate Finance Advisory: SHENG provides investment banking advisory services for M&A, deals, and capital market activities between Israel and China. Revenue generated through advisory fees, success fees on completed transactions, and consulting engagements.
2. Business Development Services: Services helping Israeli companies enter the Chinese market and Chinese companies expand internationally. Includes market analysis, partner identification, negotiation support, and ongoing cooperation management.
3. Technology Cooperation & Strategic Advisory: Cross-border technology cooperation facilitation, China strategy advisory, and technology transfer services for both Israeli and Chinese companies.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

SHENG Enterprises is a private advisory firm providing cross-border investment banking, corporate finance advisory, business development, and technology cooperation services between Israel and China. Its offerings span M&A advisory, market entry strategy, partner identification, negotiation support, crisis management, owner representation, local operational support, and government relations services. The firm also operates the SHENG Israel – Jiangsu Innovation Hub (SHENGTech) at CICP to support Israeli technology companies entering the Chinese market.

Product overview

SHENG Enterprises is a professional services firm (not a technology product company) providing investment banking, corporate finance advisory, and business development services focused on Israel-China cross-border cooperation. The company operates eight core advisory services: Investment Banking, Business Development, China Strategy Advisory, Cross Border Technology Cooperation, Crisis Management and Support, Owner Representative Services, Local Services and Support, and Government Relations in China. Additionally, the company launched the SHENG Israel – Jiangsu Innovation Hub (SHENGTech) at the China-Israel Changzhou Innovation Park in April 2024 to support Israeli technology companies entering the Chinese market.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SHENGTech (SHENG Israel – Jiangsu Innovation Hub): Innovation hub supporting Israeli technology companies in generating cooperation, business and revenues in China.

Products and services

• Investment Banking Corporate finance advisory services including M&A support, deal structuring, and strategic financial guidance for cross-border transactions between Israel and China. Targeted at Israeli and Chinese companies seeking investment banking advisory for bilateral deals.
• Business Development Strategic business development services helping Israeli companies establish and expand operations in the Chinese market, including market entry strategy, partner identification, negotiation support, and ongoing cooperation management. Targeted at Israeli technology companies seeking to enter or expand in China.
• China Strategy Advisory Advisory services providing strategic guidance on navigating the Chinese business environment, regulatory frameworks, and market dynamics. Targeted at Israeli companies and investors seeking strategic guidance for engaging with the Chinese market.
• Cross Border Technology Cooperation Facilitation of technology transfer and cooperation between Israeli and Chinese companies, including matching partners, supporting negotiation processes, and structuring joint ventures. Targeted at Israeli and Chinese technology companies seeking cross-border R&D, technology transfer, and innovation partnerships.
• Crisis Management and Support Crisis resolution and ongoing support services for companies facing challenges in cross-border operations or business disputes in China. Targeted at foreign companies facing operational, regulatory, or commercial crises in the Chinese market.
• Owner Representative Representation services acting on behalf of company owners in overseeing operations, investments, and strategic decisions in the Chinese market. Targeted at foreign company owners and investors who need local representation to oversee Chinese operations and investments.
• Local Services and Support On-the-ground operational support in China including administrative assistance, coordination with local partners, and logistics management. Targeted at foreign companies needing local operational support for their Chinese presence.
• Government Relations in China Government liaison services leveraging SHENG's network with Chinese governmental bodies at provincial and municipal levels to support client objectives. Targeted at foreign companies and investors requiring government-level engagement in China.
• SHENG Israel – Jiangsu Innovation Hub (SHENGTech) Innovation hub established at China-Israel Changzhou Innovation Park (CICP) in April 2024, providing support for Israeli tech companies including office facilities, grants, IP protection assistance, hiring support, and help with permits and licenses to facilitate market entry in China. Operated as a core subsidiary of SHENG Enterprises.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $1.9 billion USD in accumulated deal value across China-Israel-USA in the last decade
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• China-Israel Changzhou Innovation Park (CICP)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016CICP is the leading national-level Israel-China innovation park. SHENG established its Changzhou subsidiary there in 2016. The partnership was deepened with the launch of 'SHENG Israel – Jiangsu Innovation Hub' in April 2024, combining CICP's strength with SHENG's field-proven advisory capabilities to support Israeli companies entering China.
• BDO ISRAELcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2002SHENG Enterprises is a member of BDO ISRAEL, which is part of the BDO Global Network (world's 5th largest accounting firm). BDO ISRAEL is a leading accounting & consulting firm in Israel with over 1,600 team members. SHENG utilizes BDO's global network to provide clients with professional and efficient services.
• Israel-China Chamber of CommercecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSHENG's Managing Partner Ilan Maor serves as President of the Israel-China Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber works to promote cooperation between Israeli and Chinese companies, organizing events, providing support, and facilitating bilateral business relations.
• Israel – Jiangsu CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSHENG collaborates closely with the Israel – Jiangsu Center in promoting Israel-Jiangsu technology and business cooperation. The Center supports Israeli companies in the Jiangsu region.
• V-Next (Subsidiary of Shenzhen Stock Exchange)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSHENG cooperates with V-Next in organizing online roadshows connecting Israeli health-tech companies with Chinese investors and industrial partners. Joint initiatives include Israeli Health-tech Innovative Companies Online Roadshow.
• Jiangsu Science & Technology Exchange Center with Foreign CountriesmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term cooperation with JSTEC in organizing technology matchmaking conferences, including Jiangsu-Israel New Energy Vehicle Technology Matchmaking Conference and participation in Jiangsu conferences on Industry-University-Research Cooperation.
• Israel Jiangsu Innovation Hub (SHENGTech)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSHENG Israel – Jiangsu Innovation Hub (SHENGTech) was launched in April 2024 at CICP, integrating strength of CICP and SHENG Enterprises with support from Jiangsu Provincial S&T department and Changzhou S&T Bureau. The Hub supports Israeli companies in generating cooperation, business and revenues in China.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• China International Capital Corporation (CICC): Major Chinese investment bank with cross-border M&A and equity capital markets capabilities; competes for larger mandates where Israeli tech issuers or Chinese strategic acquirers seek Chinese or international listings and deals.
• KPMG China: Big 4 firm with a substantial China practice offering M&A advisory, deal advisory, and cross-border investment banking services that overlap with SHENG's core offering, particularly for tech-sector clients entering or expanding in China.
• EY China: Big 4 advisory firm with cross-border transaction advisory and China entry services that overlap with SHENG's investment banking and business development mandate for Israel-China deals.
• PwC China: Big 4 firm with an active China M&A and corporate finance practice that serves foreign technology companies entering China, including Israeli tech firms — a direct overlap with SHENG's primary customer segment.
• Deloitte China: Big 4 firm operating a large cross-border M&A and advisory practice in China and Israel; competes with SHENG for the same mid-market technology clients seeking China entry or partnership.
• BDO Global Network: Parent/affiliate network of which SHENG is a member firm via BDO ISRAEL; BDO Global provides international accounting and advisory infrastructure that competes for cross-border M&A and corporate finance mandates of the type SHENG services.

Emerging players

• Han Kun Law Offices: Leading Chinese law firm with a substantial cross-border M&A and foreign-investment practice; competes with SHENG on inbound Chinese deal structuring and technology cooperation mandates, especially where legal counsel and advisory are bundled.

Others

• Israel Innovation Authority: Israeli government agency funding and supporting Israeli technology innovation with international collaboration programs; provides non-commercial counterpart to some of SHENG's technology cooperation and government relations services.
• Israel Export Institute: Israeli government-affiliated trade promotion body that helps Israeli companies enter foreign markets including China; adjacent rather than directly competing, but offers overlapping services in market entry support that partially substitutes for SHENG's business development offering.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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