Welkin China Private Equity has announced an initial public offering on the London Stock Exchange with an expectation to raise US$300mln, the growth equity investment firm disclosed on Monday. Welkin “will be the first investment company focused on Chinese private equity to be listed on the London Stock Exchange,” said chair Ivan Chu, adding: “This gives public investors diversified access to private market investments in China, through funds managed by Welkin and selected external managers.” According to Welkin, its Chinese company portfolio is “broadly diversified” with a focus on mid-market companies operating in the “dynamic and evolving Chinese economy”. Johnny…