毅达资本应文禄：GP的灵魂拷问

Core Viewpoint - The core message emphasizes the importance of adhering to market-oriented principles and returning to the original intent of venture capital, which serves as a guide for future direction and a source of revitalization for the industry [3]. Group 1: Structural Changes in the Industry - The venture capital industry is undergoing profound structural changes, with three key transformations: reshaping of the global technology landscape, reconstruction of economic order, and revaluation of Chinese asset values [5]. - Predictions made at the beginning of the year regarding a favorable funding environment and active primary market investments are being validated, with significant capital flow into technology assets [5]. Group 2: Global Consensus on Innovation - A clear global consensus has emerged that innovation-driven growth is the main theme of the era, as evidenced by the significant rise in technology stocks in the U.S. capital markets since the 2009 financial crisis [6]. - The weight of technology stocks in global mutual funds and ETFs has increased to 28.5%, reflecting a nearly 10 percentage point rise over the past five years [6]. Group 3: Domestic Innovation Practices - Since 2018, China's focus on high-quality development driven by technological innovation has yielded substantial results, with advancements in various sectors such as renewable energy and artificial intelligence [7]. - The success of the Sci-Tech Innovation Board has provided crucial financing platforms for hard-tech enterprises, leading to a systemic revaluation of technology assets [8]. Group 4: Investment Opportunities - Three definitive investment opportunities have been identified: 1. Technological self-reliance driven by external pressures [9]. 2. The pervasive impact of AI across all industries [9]. 3. Mergers and acquisitions in the context of a stock economy, as the market shifts towards high-quality development [9]. Group 5: Returning to the Original Intent - The essence of investment lies in investing in people, with a focus on the transformation of founders from technical experts to comprehensive leaders capable of guiding companies through various stages of growth [10][11]. - The majority of failures in startups can be traced back to the limitations of the founders, highlighting the need for their continuous evolution [10]. Group 6: Upholding Market-Oriented Principles - The importance of maintaining market-oriented value creation capabilities is emphasized, especially in the context of the increasing dominance of state-owned limited partners (LPs) [12]. - Four core capabilities are essential for venture capital firms: 1. Professional return capabilities centered on DPI [12]. 2. Comprehensive compliance and risk control abilities [12]. 3. Ecosystem symbiosis as "super connectors" [12]. 4. Market adaptability to navigate through cycles [13]. Group 7: Conclusion - The mission of the venture capital industry is to identify and invest in the 5% of key variables that can change the world, which includes "creative destruction" technologies and exceptional entrepreneurs [14]. - To fulfill this mission, venture capital firms must remain committed to market-oriented principles and maintain independent judgment to become rare variables in the industry [14].