Heart Capital Officially Joins UNPRI, Committed to Becoming an Innovation Leader in Sustainable Development | Heart News

In September 2023, Heart Capital formally signed on and joined the United Nations-supported Principles for Responsible Investment (UN PRI), becoming an Investment Manager member of the organization. This move marks Heart Capital's proactive commitment and long-term vision in global sustainable investing, deepening its practice of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing and working to align investor interests with social and environmental sustainability goals.

Yan Han, Founding Partner of Heart Capital, said: "Heart Capital has always believed that one of the goals of investing is to take on social and environmental responsibility. Joining UN PRI is an important milestone in putting this belief into practice. The Heart Capital team will place even greater emphasis on ESG factors throughout the investment process, creating more positive value for investors, companies, and society as a whole."

UN PRI: A Global Champion Leading Responsible Investment

The United Nations-supported Principles for Responsible Investment (UN PRI) is one of the world's most influential responsible investment organizations, dedicated to advancing the development of a sustainable financial system. UN PRI aims to help investors recognize the material impact of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors on investment value, and encourages investors to integrate these factors into investment and ownership decisions. Joining UN PRI means Heart Capital will more deeply embed itself within the global responsible investment framework, working alongside world-class investment institutions to explore and advance the future of sustainable investing.

Heart Capital: An Innovation Leader Committed to Sustainable Development

Founded in 2022, Heart Capital is a venture capital firm focused on technology and digitalization. In this era of digital revolution and technological innovation, Heart Capital tightly integrates innovation, technology, and sustainable development, seeking genuine non-consensus value within the entrepreneurial ecosystem. Its core team brings together seasoned investors, forming a professional, dynamic group with years of industry experience and an innovative spirit. Heart Capital's joining of UN PRI will further strengthen its commitment to sustainable investing. Over the past year, Heart Capital has continuously put ESG principles into practice, making environmental, social, and governance factors a central consideration in investment decisions. As a leader in venture capital, Heart Capital evaluates not only a company's innovative capabilities but also treats sustainability as a critical factor in enterprise development. Among Heart Capital's past investments are numerous innovative leaders that embody ESG principles.

Xpeng Motors

High-performance, high-quality electric vehicles that reduce carbon emissions and air pollution from traditional fuel-powered vehicles

Full Truck Alliance

Optimizes freight transportation routes and methods, reduces energy consumption and emissions, and actively promotes green logistics and sustainable transport

STARFIELD

Uses food technology to offer people more dietary choices, reducing carbon emissions

Fan Deng Reading

Replaces paper-based reading with digital reading, using knowledge and wisdom to drive cultural heritage and social progress

RoboSense

Leverages leading autonomous driving technologies and solutions to promote road safety, traffic efficiency, and environmental sustainability

World Logistics

Builds an efficient, sustainable global logistics ecosystem through innovative logistics solutions

LandSpace

Uses liquid oxygen and methane — a green, environmentally friendly fuel combination — to help reduce the environmental impact of rocket launches

Lanhu

Reduces paper and resource use through digital design and collaboration, lowering environmental impact

Looking Ahead: Leading Innovation, Powering a Sustainable Future

Heart Capital's joining of UN PRI is a significant milestone on its path of practicing sustainable development. Heart Capital will continue to dig deep in technology and digitalization, driving the organic integration of innovation and sustainability. Going forward, Heart Capital will actively implement UN PRI principles, strengthen ESG due diligence on investments, and guide innovative companies toward greater breakthroughs in sustainable development. As a force leading sustainable investing, Heart Capital will work with industry partners to explore innovative pathways and drive comprehensive, sustainable development across the investment ecosystem.

Heart Capital was founded in 2022 as an early-stage venture capital fund focused on technology and digitalization in China. The Heart Capital team is primarily composed of Yan Han, former Founding Partner of Lightspeed China, core investors, a CFO, and seasoned investors from industry backgrounds. The team's past investments include Series A investments in Xpeng Motors (NYSE: XPEV, 09868.HK), Full Truck Alliance (NYSE: YMM), as well as FinVolution (NYSE: FINV), Fan Deng Reading, RoboSense, World Logistics, MinoSpace, LandSpace, Lanhu, STARFIELD, and others. Rooted in China with a global outlook, Heart Capital is dedicated to finding true value in non-consensus. Heart Capital respects the value of people and champions the potential of the heart, looking forward to accompanying more young Chinese entrepreneurs in strengthening China and going global.