AIC“新势力”积极入局，创投行业迎来阶段性拐点

Core Insights - The banking-affiliated investment companies (AIC) are rapidly expanding their involvement in the venture capital industry, indicating a significant shift in the market dynamics [1] - AIC has invested over 410 billion yuan in strategic emerging industries such as hard technology, artificial intelligence, and new energy, emphasizing long-term and value-driven investments [1][2] - The venture capital industry is expected to experience a phase of improvement in sentiment and data by 2025, with optimism extending into 2026 despite ongoing challenges [1] Investment Strategy - AIC focuses on early-stage, small-scale, and long-term investments in hard technology, particularly in key regions like Beijing, the Yangtze River Delta, and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area [2] - The investment strategy includes targeting strategic emerging industries, national innovation centers, and high-tech enterprises, as well as critical technology fields such as energy storage [2] - The influx of long-term capital from sources like social security funds and AIC is expected to enhance the supply of patient capital, addressing the long-standing funding shortages faced by hard technology companies [2]