经历数次行业震荡洗牌，一家成立七年，仍向上生长的早期人民币VC机构，大概是个什么情况？ 它肯定并非含着金汤匙出生、管理规模数百亿的"白马"，因为座次早在很多年前就排定了；它也很难再 是那种一鸣惊人、期期超募，屡屡拿到明星项目的"黑马"，抛开成立时间确实已经挺久了，市场现在也 很难为此类单纯的增长故事买单。 它更像是一级市场生态中，经历过这轮周期，还仍在牌桌上的玩家的真实写照：务实克制、不温不火， 但又成功走过一轮相对完整的周期，能用业绩证明自己，有相对稳定的信任自己的LP基本盘。换句话 说，它已经锚定并试图坐稳自己的生态位。 静水湖创投就是这样一个样本。2017年成立，专注在智慧能源、工业科技、算法技术（人工智能）等前 沿赛道，已经成为当下一级市场创投生态中一股不可忽视的力量。 最近我了解到，静水湖创投完成了新一期盲池基金的募资，首关LP包括无锡市惠高新母基金、锡创投 国联新创、宿城创投、源铄资本等新老投资人，二关数家机构投资方的流程也将在近期完成。 加上今年募集的S基金和FOF以及新一期在设立流程中的S基金，静水湖在一年时间内募资的总规模超过 了10个亿，元禾辰坤、厦门资本等市场化资本都是在此期间新进入的L ...

Core Insights - The acquisition of Industry Ventures by Goldman Sachs marks a significant move in the venture capital landscape, highlighting the increasing importance of venture capital in driving growth for Wall Street banks [5][12][10] Group 1: Acquisition Details - Goldman Sachs announced the acquisition of Industry Ventures, a venture capital firm managing $7 billion in assets, for $665 million in cash and stock, with potential additional payments of up to $300 million based on future performance [5][9] - The deal is expected to be completed in Q1 2026, with all 45 employees joining Goldman Sachs, and the CEO and core management team being appointed as partners in Goldman Sachs Asset Management [5][6] Group 2: Strategic Rationale - Goldman Sachs aims to enhance its alternative investment platform, which has a scale of $540 billion, by integrating Industry Ventures into its external investment group, XIG, which manages over $450 billion [6][8] - The acquisition is not intended to position Goldman Sachs as a competitor in the venture capital space but rather to leverage Industry Ventures' expertise in secondary transactions, which are becoming increasingly vital in the private equity market [7][12] Group 3: Market Context - The secondary market for venture capital transactions is projected to reach $61.1 billion from June 2024 to June 2025, surpassing the total IPO exit amount of $58.8 billion during the same period, indicating a shift in exit strategies for investors [9][12] - The acquisition reflects a broader trend where banks are increasingly recognizing the value of venture capital firms in diversifying their investment strategies and meeting complex client needs [12][13] Group 4: Implications for the Industry - The deal signifies a potential increase in venture capital acquisitions by financial institutions, as the secondary market becomes a crucial component of private equity investment strategies [11][12] - The transaction may inspire similar moves in the industry, particularly as the U.S. public market continues to face challenges, leading to a greater focus on private market opportunities [13][14]