Core Insights - Guomai Culture has established a cultural industry fund in collaboration with CICC Capital and Hengqin Guangdong-Macao Deep Cooperation Zone Industrial Investment Fund, with an investment amount of approximately 200 million yuan [1] - The publishing industry in China is undergoing a strategic transformation from a "paper-dominated medium" to a "full-media content ecosystem," driven by the digital technology revolution and cultural consumption upgrades [1] - The Chinese publishing market is projected to maintain a steady annual growth rate of 5.2%, with the market size expected to exceed 320 billion yuan in 2024 and potentially surpass 500 billion yuan by 2030 [1] Company Overview - Guomai Culture has embraced the internet and new media, creating a unique "publishing + internet" business model that focuses on publishing valuable and beautiful books while leveraging internet-driven content development [2] - In 2024, Guomai Culture reported a revenue of 582 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 21.76%, and continued strong growth into Q1 2025 with a revenue of 124 million yuan, up 33.14% year-on-year [2] - The company has developed a matrix of over 143 internet products across platforms like WeChat, Weibo, Douyin, and Xiaohongshu, achieving a user base growth from 90.08 million at the end of 2023 to 99 million by the end of 2024, a 9.90% increase [3] Technological Advancements - Guomai Culture is actively investing in AI technology, having developed the "AI Proofreading King" product, which automates proofreading processes and enhances efficiency in the publishing industry [4] - The self-developed large language model "Pyramid" has been successfully registered with the Cyberspace Administration of China, marking it as the only large model developed and registered by a publishing company [4] New Business Ventures - In 2023, Guomai Culture entered the animation sector, with the animated film "The Stars of the Three Kingdoms 1" set to release in 2025, leveraging partnerships with leading media companies to enhance market penetration [5] - The company aims to establish a second growth curve through this venture, focusing on unique content and leveraging industry resources for long-term development [5] Strategic Goals - Guomai Culture's strategic plan for 2025 includes consolidating its publishing business, adding 500 new titles, and accelerating the deployment of new businesses like "AI Proofreading King" [6] - The company aims for a transformation towards industrialization and intelligence in publishing, utilizing AI to enhance processes across proofreading, translation, and marketing [6][7] - The long-term vision includes extending into film and IP derivatives, creating a comprehensive cultural ecosystem that balances social value and commercial efficiency [7]
效率领先生态扩张 果麦文化携中金资本等出资约2亿元设立果麦文化产业基金