About ZB Capital
Independent thinking.
Long-term commitment.
Founded in 2012, ZB Capital is a principal investment firm built around a simple conviction: capital is most useful when it is connected with the capability to build a better business.
Who we are
Investors in businesses.
Partners to their people.
We bring an investment + service approach to SME ownership, growth and succession.
Our focus is on SMEs in Hong Kong, Greater China and Southeast Asia. We combine careful investment assessment with a practical understanding of financial management, operating systems and cross-border execution.
We work with business owners, management teams, co-investors and professional partners. Our objective is to create sustainable value through stronger businesses and active, considered involvement.
Founding partners
Investment experience.
An operating perspective.
Ryan Poon
Founding Partner
Ryan focuses on investment projects in China and Asia Pacific. His background spans private equity, venture capital and corporate finance, with experience at BOCI Corporate Finance, CITIC Capital and Cathay Capital.
CFA · CAIA
Bachelor of Applied Science, University of British Columbia
Chris Chan
Founding Partner
Chris focuses on cross-border investment, M&A and business enablement. His experience includes corporate finance, transactions and advisory roles at Ernst & Young, KPMG Advisory, PwC Corporate Finance and Essence Securities.
CPA · EMBA, Peking University HSBC Business School
Master of Finance, HKUST · BCom, University of British Columbia
What guides us
Judgment before momentum
We take time to understand business quality, downside risk and the practical demands of an investment.
Respect for what is built
People, customer relationships and founder legacy are part of the business’s value.
Responsibility after investment
Our involvement extends to the operating priorities and decisions that shape long-term outcomes.
Let’s explore what’s next
Every next chapter starts with a conversation.
Tell us about your business, your priorities and what you are considering. We’ll explore whether there is a fit.