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Group 1: Overview of Cai Wensheng's Career - Cai Wensheng, a prominent angel investor and founder of Meitu, has been appointed as a member of the Hong Kong government's "Web3 Development Task Force" [1] - He has invested significantly in the Hong Kong real estate market, including a HKD 650 million purchase of a commercial building and a HKD 470 million acquisition of a residential property [1] - Cai's entrepreneurial journey began with small businesses and evolved through various internet trends, leading to investments in companies like 58.com and the creation of Meitu [1][2] Group 2: Domain Investment and Early Success - After dropping out of school, Cai started various businesses, including selling calculators and recording tapes, which laid the foundation for his entrepreneurial spirit [2] - He made his first significant profit by investing in Hong Kong's digital stocks before the internet bubble, which led him to explore domain investments [2] - Despite initial failures in domain registration, Cai developed a successful strategy that generated over HKD 1 million annually from domain sales [3] Group 3: Rise of Meitu and Market Challenges - In 2008, Cai co-founded Meitu, targeting female users with the photo editing app Meitu Xiuxiu, which quickly gained popularity [5] - Meitu went public in December 2016, raising nearly HKD 4.88 billion, with Cai holding approximately 38.32% of the shares [6] - However, the company faced challenges post-IPO, including a lack of product diversity and significant losses, leading to a net loss of HKD 6.261 billion in 2016 [6][7] Group 4: Cryptocurrency Ventures and Financial Recovery - In 2021, Meitu made headlines by investing USD 40 million in cryptocurrencies, positioning itself as a pioneer among Hong Kong-listed companies [8] - Following a downturn in cryptocurrency prices, Meitu reported substantial losses, with a projected net loss of RMB 275 million to 345 million in early 2022 [9] - By 2023, Meitu's financials improved significantly, with a revenue of approximately RMB 2.696 billion, largely due to gains from cryptocurrency investments [9][10] Group 5: Transition to AI and Future Prospects - In 2023, Meitu shifted focus to artificial intelligence, launching several AIGC product lines under the leadership of returning CEO Wu Xinhong [10] - The introduction of AI tools has led to increased revenue and user engagement, with a notable rise in subscription rates [11] - Cai's investment philosophy emphasizes identifying profitable opportunities, and his ability to adapt to market changes has positioned Meitu for potential growth in the AI sector [13][15]