投早投硬科技！中科创星这只基金完成终关募资，九成项目为前两轮！

Fundraising and Investment Scale - Zhongke Chuangxing Technology Investment Co., Ltd. announced the completion of the final closing of its Zhongke Chuangxing Pioneer Venture Capital Fund, raising a total of 4.08 billion yuan, including an additional 1.39 billion yuan on top of the initial 2.617 billion yuan [1] - Since the first closing, the fund has completed 46 investments in hard technology projects [1] Limited Partners (LP) Expansion - The fund's first closing on July 16 involved 19 LPs, raising 2.617 billion yuan, including notable investors like the National SME Development Fund and Ant Group [2] - New LPs in the final closing include Taibao Capital, Ant Group, and others, indicating cross-sector capital recognition of hard technology [2] - The participation of Taibao Capital addresses the funding gap for early-stage hard technology projects, while Fudan University’s fund aids in bridging research outcomes with capital markets [2] Investment Focus and Strategy - The fund has invested in 46 projects within five months, with over 90% of these being early-stage projects, primarily sourced from research institutions and universities [4] - Key investment areas include artificial intelligence and biotechnology, covering sectors like AI chips, quantum computing, and gene editing [4] - Zhongke Chuangxing aims to create a "rainforest ecosystem" for hard technology, having nurtured several unicorns and specialized enterprises in Beijing [5] Incubation and Innovation - In 2023, Zhongke Chuangxing established a high-quality incubator in Shanghai, focusing on original innovation in hard technology [6] - The company emphasizes the increasing funding requirements and longer investment cycles in the hard technology sector, aiming to cultivate more champion enterprises from the ground up [6]