Core Insights - The Sci-Tech Innovation Board (STAR Market) in China celebrates its 6th anniversary, growing from 25 initial companies to 589 listed firms, with a total market capitalization exceeding 7 trillion yuan [1] - The STAR Index has seen a nearly 15% increase since the beginning of the year, driven by the DeepSeek concept and a recent upward trend in June [1] - Major brokerage firms report a significant increase in STAR Market account openings, with a year-on-year growth of 162% in the first half of the year, attributed to improved market activity and macroeconomic stability [2] Industry Trends - The STAR Market is experiencing a boom in "hard technology," with over 80% of listed companies in emerging sectors such as new-generation information technology, biomedicine, and high-end equipment manufacturing [3] - More than 60 companies have launched globally innovative products, and over 60% of companies have more than 850 products and technologies that meet international advanced standards [3] - The total financing and refinancing scale on the STAR Market has exceeded 1 trillion yuan, establishing it as the preferred listing and financing destination for "hard technology" enterprises [5] Policy Developments - In mid-June, the STAR Market implemented deep reform measures, including the reactivation of the fifth set of standards for listing unprofitable companies and the establishment of a growth tier [6] - The first unprofitable company's IPO under the new reforms is expected to be approved within a month, indicating a significant policy shift aimed at directing social capital towards technology enterprises [6]
科创板六岁了!已成硬科技企业上市融资首选地
Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-07-22 11:13