在特朗普政府对高等教育机构的前所未有打压下，美国的精英大学正紧急筹集现金，为可能的最坏情况做准备。 普林斯顿大学正发行3.2亿美元债券，西北大学已获得5亿美元，而哈佛更是筹集了7.5亿美元。耶鲁大学虽暂时未成为特朗普关注目标，但正尝试出售数十亿 美元的私募股权投资。Fund Evaluation Group投资咨询公司的Greg Dowling表示： "大多数大学并未恐慌，但希望为最坏情况做好准备。" 华尔街见闻此前曾提及，在当前私募行业风险正在积聚的情况下，这场风暴很可能引发一个更大的危机——新的"次贷危机"，并可能引发连锁反应：对冲基 金抢先交易、私募股权折价重估，甚至波及至由捐赠基金支持的风险投资部门。 有分析进一步指出，问题的核心不仅在于高敞口，更在于捐赠基金原本是"长期投资"的典范：缺乏流动性、享有税收优惠、免受政治干扰。而如今这种隔离 正在破裂。一旦哈佛在压力下抛售，这不仅会成为新闻头条，更将成为一种信号弹，标志着防御性轮换、风险去中介化以及私募股权估值即将出现信心危机 的新阶段开始。 特朗普政府对高校施压：超过100亿美元资金被威胁 特朗普政府已经撤销、暂停或正在审查超过100亿美元的高校资金， ...

Core Insights - The private equity market is experiencing significant activity, with new fund launches and strategic acquisitions being highlighted [5]. Group 1: Private Equity Market Overview - The private equity market is seeing new fund launches and notable transactions, indicating a robust investment environment [5]. - The acquisition of the contact lens manufacturer, Kingko International, by Anhong Capital, backed by Yintuo Group, showcases strategic moves within the sector [5]. Group 2: Hedge Fund Market Review - Bloomberg's preliminary data indicates that hedge funds rose by 1.5% in January, with the Bloomberg Equity Hedge Fund Index leading the gains [4]. - The hedge fund market is actively recruiting talent to capitalize on the recovery of Japan's $7.1 trillion government bond market [5]. Group 3: Notable Transactions and Developments - A consortium's proposal to acquire Seven & i Holdings Co. faced financing challenges, highlighting the complexities in management buyouts [5]. - The luxury sneaker brand Golden Goose postponed its IPO, with Blue Pool Capital acquiring a minority stake, reflecting cautious market sentiment amid declining demand in China [5].