Core Viewpoint - In the first half of 2025, 7 semiconductor companies that are still in the red managed to go public, indicating a shift in the capital market's attitude towards unprofitable firms, particularly in the semiconductor sector [1]. Group 1: Changes in IPO Regulations - The traditional A-share IPO process required companies to meet profit thresholds, but the introduction of the Sci-Tech Innovation Board in 2019 allowed unprofitable companies with strong technology to list [3]. - On February 17, 2023, the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) approved a third set of financial standards for the ChiNext board, allowing unprofitable companies with a market value of at least 5 billion yuan and revenue of at least 300 million yuan to go public [3]. - The first unprofitable company to be accepted for listing on the ChiNext was Dapu Microelectronics on June 27, 2025, marking the implementation of the new standards [3]. Group 2: Overview of the 7 Unprofitable Companies - The 7 companies, despite their losses, are engaged in critical sectors within the semiconductor industry [4]. - **Mole Thread and Muxi Co., Ltd.** are focused on the GPU market, facing high costs in architecture innovation to compete with dominant players like NVIDIA [5]. - **Dapu Microelectronics** specializes in storage control chips, essential for the smart storage systems, and aims to secure funding through its IPO to support ongoing high R&D costs [6]. - **Shiyatech** is developing silicon-based OLED display chips for AR/VR devices, requiring significant investment in R&D and production capabilities [7]. - **Zhaoxin Integrated** is tackling the CPU market, aiming to create a complete domestic computing platform despite facing significant challenges in ecosystem adaptation and performance optimization [8]. - **Shanghai Super Silicon** focuses on producing high-purity silicon wafers, a foundational element in chip manufacturing, requiring substantial upfront investment [10]. - **Angrui Micro** is dedicated to RF front-end chips critical for mobile signal quality, needing to innovate to compete in the 5G market [11]. Group 3: Policy Support for Semiconductor Industry - The ability of these 7 companies to go public reflects government support for the semiconductor industry, which is crucial for achieving self-sufficiency in high-end chips and key materials amid global competition [12].