初创公司产品停滞、创始人魅力透支，大厂尽调后弃投；大厂eBike部门员工大量流失；割草机公司错失救命投资丨鲸犀情报局Vol.23

Group 1 - A well-known entrepreneur's project is facing product stagnation and has hit a bottleneck in iteration and upgrades, relying heavily on personal charisma for previous funding rounds, which has now been exhausted [2] - A leading internet company decided to abandon investment after due diligence, emphasizing a data-driven approach rather than being swayed by the founder's narrative [2] - The eBike department of a major company is experiencing a crisis with significant employee turnover, leading to a lack of leadership and direction [3] Group 2 - Some financial advisors (FAs) are resorting to unconventional tactics to gather project information, including impersonating delivery personnel and engaging in late-night socializing with founders [4] - A prominent investment firm initiated over 40 lawsuits last year against companies that failed to meet performance targets outlined in agreements, indicating a shift towards recovering investments rather than pursuing new opportunities [5] - A water-based lidar supplier maintains a strict policy of charging for samples, believing that if potential clients hesitate to pay for a sample, the project's success rate is likely low [6] Group 3 - Two leading smart cleaning companies have reported over 1 million units of self-developed lidar sold, with one company forming a dedicated division for lidar technology [9] - A struggling lawnmower company missed a critical investment opportunity due to delays in product testing, highlighting the importance of timely execution in decision-making [10] - A tech company's founder has ambitious plans for AI development, aiming for a valuation of 100 billion, despite facing challenges with merchandise sales [8] Group 4 - A drone company has achieved impressive financial results, with revenues exceeding 700 million and a valuation reaching up to 30 billion, actively preparing for an IPO in the next couple of years [11]