YPX Cayman Holdings
YPX Cayman operates in the food and beverage industry, managing multi brands and restaurants.
| Date | Investors | Amount | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
| investor | €0.0 | round | |
| investor investor investor | €0.0 | round | |
| investor investor investor | €0.0 | round | |
$25.0m | Series D | ||
| Total Funding | 000k | ||
| USD | 2022 |
|---|---|
| Revenues | 0000 |
| EBITDA | 0000 |
| Profit | 0000 |
| EV | 0000 |
| EV / revenue | 00.0x |
| EV / EBITDA | 00.0x |
| R&D budget | 0000 |
Source: Dealroom estimates
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YPX Cayman Holdings Co. operates as a multi-brand restaurant management company headquartered in Shanghai, with a strategic focus on China's expansive fast-casual food and beverage sector. The company was established in 2010 by its founder and CEO, Chris Tay.
The firm's business model centers on developing and managing a portfolio of restaurant chains. This is achieved through two primary strategies: the creation of proprietary brands and the establishment of partnerships or franchising agreements to introduce international brands to the Chinese consumer market. Revenue is generated through a combination of directly-owned stores and an expanding franchising system.
YPX Cayman's inaugural brand, CLOUD 9 (吞云小莳), was launched following the company's inception and specializes in Taiwanese-style casual dining and snacks. The concept gained traction, expanding from its first store in December 2010 to over 40 locations by August 2014 in key metropolitan areas including Shanghai, Beijing, Tianjin, and Hangzhou. The company's stated mission is to offer high-quality, value-for-money food to a broad base of Chinese consumers.
To fuel its growth, YPX Cayman has successfully navigated multiple funding rounds, attracting significant investment from a diverse group of backers. Noteworthy financing includes a US$11.5 million round in 2012, led by LionRock Capital, and a substantial US$25 million Series D round in 2014, led by a fund managed by Maybank Private Equity. These capital injections have been earmarked for store network expansion, development of the franchising system, and investment in research and development to diversify its menu offerings and enhance its technological infrastructure.
Keywords: restaurant management, food and beverage, F&B China, fast-casual dining, quick service restaurant, QSR, franchising, Taiwanese cuisine, CLOUD 9, Chris Tay, Shanghai F&B, multi-brand restaurant, restaurant chain, food service, hospitality, consumer brands, China market entry, LionRock Capital, Maybank Private Equity, Ignition Capital