清华大学田轩：LP结构导致中国缺乏真正的“耐心资本”

Core Viewpoint - The South Finance Forum 2025 emphasizes the need for a more inclusive venture capital market and a less aggressive secondary market to support technological innovation and achieve high-level self-reliance in technology [1][5]. Group 1: Venture Capital Market - A more inclusive venture capital market is necessary, which should be open to diverse entrepreneurs, including those with unconventional traits that drive innovation [3][7]. - The characteristics of "super unicorn" entrepreneurs often include traits that are typically seen as negative, such as being eccentric or difficult to work with, which are essential for groundbreaking innovation [3][7]. - The current venture capital market in China lacks "patient capital," with fund lifespans averaging 5-7 years compared to the 10-12 years typical in the U.S., limiting investments in early-stage projects [8][9]. Group 2: Limited Partners (LPs) - The composition of LPs in China has shifted from individual investors to state-owned entities, which, while inherently patient, are often risk-averse due to concerns over state asset preservation [4][9]. - The risk-averse nature of state-backed venture capital institutions leads to insufficient support for early-stage investments, hindering technological innovation [4][9]. Group 3: Secondary Market - A less aggressive secondary market is needed, characterized by strong anti-takeover provisions, limited stock liquidity, a focus on long-term institutional investors, fewer analysts tracking stocks, and less frequent information disclosure [4][9]. - The combination of a more inclusive venture capital market and a less aggressive secondary market is essential for leveraging technology and finance to support innovation and achieve technological self-reliance [4][9].