Novus Capital
Novus Capital is a top-tier boutique investment bank specialising in mergers and acquisitions, as well as large-scale private equity and asset transactions.
A boutique investment bank
About Novus Capital
Novus Capital founded in 2020 by seasoned investment banker Joey Lee, is a leading boutique investment bank in China specialising in mergers, acquisitions, private equity, and asset transactions.
Joey Lee, a founding core member of CVCapital, brings extensive experience serving China’s emerging industries and entrepreneurs.
With an average of over 10 years of investment banking and operational expertise, Novus Capital’s core team delivers unmatched industry and capital insights to support entrepreneurs.
Novus Capital provides private equity and asset transaction advisory services to leading entrepreneurs in Greater China.
Leveraging top-tier investment banking expertise, we excel in business valuation, asset pricing, deal structuring, and capital planning.
Our strong partnerships with diverse market buyers enhance asset portfolio returns and disposal efficiency.
Industry Stage
From an industry perspective, we focus on sectors such as consumer goods and distribution, enterprise services and products, internet and innovative technologies, as well as new business models.
Business Stage
From the business development stage perspective, Novus Capital specialises in serving companies and entrepreneurs entering the growth and maturity stages, supporting their high-quality development.
10 Years+
Novus Capital’s core team comprises seasoned transaction experts with an average of 10+ years in investment banking
20 Years+
Our Senior bankers bring 20+ years of expertise and hands-on operational experience, offering deep alignment with entrepreneurs’ needs.
2,000+ Buyers
With a network of over 2,000 buyers, we offer unmatched resources to connect sellers with ideal opportunities, achieving high success rates and demonstrating our deep industry expertise.
Global Reach
With extensive experience across diverse industries and regions, Novus Capital utilises its global network to deliver tailored solutions, connecting clients with worldwide opportunities and maximising transaction value.
– Dedicated Team
Founder / Managing Partner
Joey Lee
Over 10 years of experience in investment banking transactions.
Over 20 years of career experience in frontline enterprise management and operations prior to founding Novus Capital.
Previously a core member of CVCapital, one of China’s earliest boutique investment banks, serving outstanding entrepreneurs in the Greater China region.
Executive Director / Execution & Research
Vicki Wang
Over 10 years of experience in investment banking transaction execution and research.
Formerly a key execution team member of CVCapital, undertaking and executing dozens of large-scale private equity and M&A transactions.
Director / IBD Banker
Nick Shi
Formerly served in the debt financing department of Sinopharm Capital, providing services to numerous regional leading enterprises and accumulating strong corporate service expertise.
Holds the CFA qualification.
Cross-Border M&A Partner
Joe Zhou
With 20 years of professional experience, I have successfully built and managed businesses, led investment initiatives, and served as an Executive Director at AAMA Fund, where I was actively involved in investing in numerous high-impact projects. Leveraging strong networks across the US and Australia, I am now focused on exploring and driving opportunities in the Web3 and fintech sectors.
Associate Director / Institutional Sales &Services
Rachael Zhou
Strong network within publicly listed companies.
Formerly served at the well-known secondary market private equity firm Mingxi Tianze, gaining rich experience and connections in secondary market disposals and block trading.
Worked at leading financial institutions, including Citibank.
Director / Institutional Sales $ Services
Yifan Luo
Extensive experience in private equity underwriting.
Previously worked at China’s renowned boutique investment bank Aether Capital, executing multiple private equity financing transactions and building a rich network of investor resources.