吃两家私募的瓜

Group 1 - The article discusses the recent trend of a private equity founder selling a course for 12,888 yuan, claiming it can teach individuals to achieve over 10% annualized returns [4][19] - The private equity industry relies on three main sources for fundraising: referrals from existing clients, channel sales through banks and brokers, and direct sales to clients [7][11] - The current environment for channel sales is becoming more stringent, with higher entry barriers for new managers and increased scrutiny from banks and brokers [10][11] Group 2 - The article highlights a case involving a listed company, Saint X Environmental Protection, which reported an 80% loss on a 60 million yuan investment in a private equity product [23][24] - This investment was the largest single investment of the company and also the largest entrusted fund for the private equity manager, raising concerns about the risks associated with small-cap stocks and the private equity industry [26][28] - The situation emphasizes the need for caution and thorough due diligence in the private equity sector, as it is characterized by a mix of reputable and questionable firms [28]