Annection

Annection is a London-based financial services firm providing hybrid investment and advisory. It focuses on early-stage European companies aligning with China's global development strategies. The firm offers direct investment and cross-border guidance, leveraging Sino-European insight to navigate complex international transactions and identify synergies.

Founded in 2014 by Patrick Lou, Annection was conceived from the insight that integrating investment, research, and company building expertise generates significant value within the innovation ecosystem. Lou, with his financial and operational background, established the firm to bridge cultural and regulatory gaps in Sino-European cross-border ventures.

Annection targets early-stage startups and enterprises operating between European and Chinese markets. Its vision is to facilitate growth through strategic guidance and fostering synergies for businesses in international development, cultivating a more interconnected global innovation landscape.