Core Viewpoint - The private equity industry in China has evolved significantly over the past decade, becoming an essential institutional investor in the capital market, characterized by a large number of small funds and diverse strategies, and is now entering a phase of high-quality development [2][3][5]. Group 1: Industry Overview - As of April 2025, there are 19,891 private fund managers in China, managing 141,600 products with a total scale of 20.22 trillion yuan [3]. - The number of private securities investment fund managers is 7,827, with 84,700 existing funds and a total scale of 5.51 trillion yuan [3]. - The private equity sector has a significant number of small funds, with 46.7% of products below 0.1 billion yuan and only 0.14% above 2 billion yuan [4]. Group 2: Development Characteristics - The private equity industry has undergone rapid growth since the implementation of the Securities Investment Fund Law in June 2013, leading to the introduction of the first administrative regulations in 2023 [5]. - The industry is marked by a high concentration of management scale, with the top 400 private securities institutions accounting for nearly 80% of the total management scale [4]. Group 3: Research and Collaboration - The collaboration between brokerages and private equity firms has evolved from simple transaction commissions to comprehensive financial services, including research support, which is now a core demand for private equity [7][8]. - Brokerages are increasingly providing tailored research services to meet the specific needs of private equity firms, which vary significantly based on their development stage [9][10]. - The demand for personalized and customized services is strong, as private equity firms require in-depth understanding of their investment strategies and preferences [9][10]. Group 4: Future Trends - The cooperation between brokerages and private equity firms is expected to deepen, with brokerages enhancing their service offerings to include more personalized and comprehensive solutions [10]. - The evolution of the private equity industry and the improvement of brokerage service chains will further enhance the collaboration between the two sectors, driving growth in the private equity market [10].