Investments by venture capital and private equity firms declined in China last month while the number of withdrawals cooled due to the initial public offering market stalling, [Offshore Company Incorporation]according to the Zero2IPO Research Center.

China's VC/PE industry sealed 31 investment deals in January, down 28 percent from December, the Beijing-based information provider said. Twenty-five of the deals were worth US$425 million.

The energy and mineral industry garnered the most investment of US$137 million, followed by US$93.1 million invested in the Internet sector and US$53.8 million for property development. [HongKong Richful  - Hong Kong Company Formation, Offshore Company Incorporation]

There were three withdrawals last month through mergers and acquisitions as the China Securities Regulatory Commission has halted approval for IPOs as it campaigns to prevent false [HK Corporate Registration]disclosures and profit manipulation.