AsianFin -- Venture capital and private equity funds that raised significant capital during China's tech boom a few years ago are now grappling with a growing challenge. Many are nearing the end of their investment periods, yet opportunities to deploy investors' cash have become increasingly scarce.

Several U.S. dollar-denominated funds focused on China are currently negotiating to extend their investment timelines. This would grant fund managers greater flexibility to allocate capital and identify more favorable exit opportunities in a challenging market environment.

Private fundraising for Asian assets has sharply declined as global investors have scaled back or limited their exposure to China, the world's second-largest economy. According to data provider Preqin, dollar-based private equity funds in China raised over $260 billion between 2020 and 2022, when the country was still a hotspot for venture capital. However, the landscape has since shifted, leaving funds with ample capital but fewer viable investment options.