Krane Capital

Krane Capital Management, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser based in New York, NY, primarily owned by Krane Funds Advisors, LLC (KraneShares). The firm specializes in providing discretionary investment management services to private investment vehicles with the objective of seeking capital appreciation. Krane Capital Management focuses its investments across diverse sectors, including environmental markets and cutting-edge technology companies.

Established in 2023, Krane Capital Management operates as a key component of the broader KraneShares ecosystem, which was founded in 2013. Jonathan Krane serves as the Chief Executive Officer of KraneShares and is also a Managing Partner of Krane Capital. His extensive experience, particularly over two decades working with companies in China, has been instrumental in shaping the firm's strategic direction and its ability to identify global investment opportunities.

The firm's investment strategy is multifaceted. A significant portion of its focus is on environmental markets, primarily investing in California Carbon Allowances (CCAs) and related derivatives and securities as part of California's cap-and-trade program, which aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Additionally, Krane Capital Management is involved in funds, such as KC VC 2, LP, that target top U.S. private technology companies. These investments span high-growth areas including artificial intelligence, humanoid robotics, aerospace, and defense, with notable examples like SpaceX, OpenAI, xAI, Stripe, Databricks, and Anthropic. The firm also engages in growth financing, as evidenced by its recent provision of a revolving credit facility and an equity investment to Perfect Moment Ltd., a luxury snow sports and lifestyle brand, supporting its expansion into the high-growth Chinese market.

Leveraging the expertise of the KraneShares team, Krane Capital Management benefits from a deep understanding of thematic and international investing. The team's background in China and emerging technologies allows the firm to navigate complex global markets and deliver innovative investment solutions to its clients.