Abstract

Vitality Pharmaceuticals is a leading traditional Chinese medicine manufacturer in China co-founded by Dr. Qin Tao and his father Dr. Qin Chang. Qin Capital is a family office established in 1999 initially to manage the wealth of Dr. Zhao Qin. It has offices in Hong Kong and Beijing. Names and certain data have been disguised for confidentiality purposes in this case study.

Learning Objectives

The primary objective of this case is to illustrate the establishment process of a respectable family office, and its evolvement from a simple investment entity for personal investment into a multi-family office that manages third party assets. Students will learn about the roles and functions of family offices, as well as the decision making process of investments.