母基金研究中心·2025-06-03 14:44Core Viewpoint - China Pacific Insurance has launched a total of 500 billion yuan in two funds aimed at promoting mergers and acquisitions, particularly focusing on the reform of state-owned enterprises and the development of key industries in Shanghai [1][3]. Fund Details - The Taibao Zhanxin M&A Private Fund has a target size of 300 billion yuan, with an initial phase of 100 billion yuan, focusing on key areas of Shanghai's state-owned enterprise reform and modern industrial system construction [3][4]. - Half of the fund's size will be allocated as a mother fund to invest in sub-funds, which is expected to inject patient capital into the mother fund industry [3][4]. Policy Context - The recent release of the CSRC's "Major Asset Restructuring Management Measures" has sparked a wave of discussions around mergers and acquisitions in the primary market, encouraging private investment funds to participate in listed company mergers [4][5]. - The revised measures introduce a "reverse linkage" arrangement for private equity funds, significantly reducing lock-up periods for investments, which is a major benefit for private equity funds engaging in mergers [4][5]. Long-term Capital Dynamics - Long-term capital has been a critical issue for the development of venture capital in China, with the penetration rate of such funds only around 2%-3% [5][6]. - Recent policy changes have positively impacted the entry of long-term capital into the primary market, with the National Financial Regulatory Administration increasing the investment concentration ratio for insurance funds in venture capital funds [6][7]. Investment Trends - Insurance capital has increasingly become a significant player in private equity investments, with over 50 insurance companies participating in funding private equity funds since 2023 [6][7]. - The focus of insurance private equity investments is primarily on sectors closely related to insurance, such as elderly care and health, as well as key areas supported by national strategies like new infrastructure and renewable energy [6][7]. Shanghai's Investment Landscape - Shanghai is actively promoting venture capital and private equity, with significant fund launches and government support for mergers and acquisitions [9][10]. - The city has established a robust ecosystem for mother funds, with over 40 mother funds and a leading position in the country regarding the scale of assets under management [10][11].