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Core Viewpoint - The implementation of the technology board for bond issuance is expected to significantly support equity investment institutions in financing, particularly in the context of promoting technological innovation and long-term investments in hard technology [1][4]. Group 1: Policy Support and Market Dynamics - The People's Bank of China emphasizes the need to support equity investment institutions as key players in technology innovation, facing challenges such as short financing terms and high costs [1]. - Under policy support, private equity investment institutions are accelerating their issuance of technology innovation bonds, with 12 institutions currently in the registration process [2]. - The technology bond market is witnessing increased participation from private equity firms, with a focus on establishing credit enhancement mechanisms to facilitate bond issuance [3][9]. Group 2: Credit Enhancement Mechanisms - Private equity firms are adopting various credit enhancement strategies, such as the "central-local collaboration, risk-sharing" model, to improve their credit ratings and successfully issue technology bonds [4][9]. - The introduction of risk-sharing tools by the People's Bank of China aims to lower financing costs and extend the maturity of technology bonds for equity investment institutions [4]. - The market is observing a trend where private equity firms are collaborating with local governments and market-based credit enhancement institutions to create joint guarantee mechanisms [9]. Group 3: Challenges and Considerations - Private equity institutions face challenges in credit ratings and the need for suitable credit enhancement measures, as many lack established rating mechanisms [7][8]. - There is an ongoing debate within the venture capital community regarding the nature of funds raised through technology bonds, with differing opinions on whether these funds should be classified as contributions from general partners (GP) or limited partners (LP) [11][12]. - The need to balance the interests of different types of LPs, particularly between bond-investing LPs and equity-investing LPs, presents a significant challenge for equity investment institutions [12][13].