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How Screendoor became a key signal for emerging VC talent
Fortune· 2025-11-11 11:37
Core Insights - Screendoor serves as a bridge between emerging venture capital managers and institutional LPs, aiming to support new managers before they establish a track record [2][4][6] - The venture capital landscape has become increasingly competitive, with a significant concentration of capital among top firms, making it challenging for emerging managers to secure funding [5][4] - Screendoor has successfully backed 100% of its VC managers who sought subsequent funds, indicating a strong track record in supporting emerging talent [6] Company Overview - Screendoor was founded in 2021 by Hunter Walk and Satya Patel during the zero interest rate policy era, with a focus on inviting new managers into the venture ecosystem [2][4] - The firm has institutionalized its operations since 2023, enhancing its support for emerging managers through mentorship and networking [7][8] Market Dynamics - In 2025, the top 30 venture firms captured 74% of all venture capital raised, with 12 firms accounting for 50% of that total, highlighting the challenges faced by emerging managers [4][5] - Only 33% of managers who raised their first funds in 2021 have successfully raised a second fund, reflecting the tough fundraising environment [5] Strategic Approach - Screendoor's strategy involves being among the first LPs to commit to emerging managers, providing them with essential resources to succeed [6][9] - The firm aims to back competitive emerging managers who have the potential to outperform established firms, rather than merely supporting less competitive entities [10]
首期规模10亿元,浦东创投参与发起设立联想上海未来产业基金
Xin Lang Cai Jing· 2025-11-11 06:53
Core Insights - The establishment of the Lenovo Shanghai Future Industry Fund has been officially announced, with a first-phase scale of 1 billion yuan [1] - The fund will focus on investments in cutting-edge technology and future industries, particularly in high-growth areas such as edge-side chips, algorithms, computing power, and models [1] - The initiative aims to leverage globally leading technological achievements from research institutions to accelerate the integration of industry, academia, and research, supporting Shanghai's goal of becoming a new hub for the artificial intelligence industry [1]
MONOLITH完成35亿双币基金终关,管理规模超100亿
Sou Hu Cai Jing· 2025-11-11 06:47
Core Insights - MONOLITH completed fundraising for its dual-currency funds, totaling $488 million (approximately 3.5 billion RMB), marking its fourth anniversary [2] - The new funds will focus on early-stage projects related to artificial intelligence, including AI applications, model infrastructure, and hardware [2] - MONOLITH's fundraising exceeded initial targets by approximately 160%, with total subscription interest reaching around $630 million [2] - The firm has maintained a disciplined investment approach by reducing the fundraising size despite the oversubscription [2] - MONOLITH has established a systematic investment layout in AI over the past two years, with notable portfolio companies achieving rapid growth and multiple financing rounds [2] - The firm has been recognized globally, ranking fourth in the category of $250 million to $490 million in management scale according to Preqin [3] - The founding partner, Cao Xi, was ranked 39th in the Forbes Midas List for early investments in Kuaishou and Yushu [3]
4.88亿美金,MONOLITH双币基金完成终关
FOFWEEKLY· 2025-11-11 05:40
Group 1 - The core viewpoint of MONOLITH is to maintain disciplined fundraising and investment strategies while focusing on artificial intelligence (AI) investments, achieving a total fundraising scale of $488 million across dual-currency funds, with over 160% subscription intentions [1] - MONOLITH's hedge fund has successfully completed a new fundraising round, continuing to expand while adhering to the investment philosophy of identifying good businesses undergoing change at reasonable valuations [1][2] - The company has strategically focused on AI investments over the past two years, with a portfolio that includes companies like Yuezhianmian and Lexiang Technology, which have shown rapid growth and multiple rounds of financing [1] Group 2 - As of its fourth anniversary, MONOLITH has managed over 10 billion RMB in total assets and aims to support the next generation of important companies through in-depth research and ample capital [2] - The new funds will continue to target early-stage projects related to AI, covering areas such as AI applications, model infrastructure, and hardware [2] - The investment team at MONOLITH consists of professionals from AI, hardware engineering, and consumer products, emphasizing a deep understanding of both technology and business [2]
力合科创、湖北投资引导基金等新设科技创新供应链投资基金
Zheng Quan Shi Bao Wang· 2025-11-10 04:21
人民财讯11月10日电,企查查APP显示,近日,湖北省力合长江科技创新供应链投资基金合伙企业(有 限合伙)成立,出资额5亿元,经营范围包含:创业投资(限投资未上市企业);以私募基金从事股权投 资、投资管理、资产管理等活动。企查查股权穿透显示,该企业由力合科创(002243)、湖北省投资引 导基金有限公司等共同出资。 ...
深圳最近1.8万亿投资资金最新流向曝光
Sou Hu Cai Jing· 2025-11-07 16:28
Core Insights - Shenzhen has successfully established a significant capital bridge for nearly 800 enterprises, facilitating the landing of major funds totaling nearly 200 billion yuan [1][2] Group 1: Shenzhen's Investment Landscape - Shenzhen has been hosting the "Shenzhen Venture Capital Day" monthly since November 2022, creating an efficient platform for innovative companies to connect with global capital [2] - The city has a fund management scale exceeding 1.5 trillion yuan, with leading funds managing over 500 billion yuan [3] - By 2025, Shenzhen is projected to cumulatively invest nearly 1.8 trillion yuan in projects, with early-stage investments accounting for nearly half [3] Group 2: Financial Instruments and Innovations - The introduction of "Science and Technology Innovation Bonds" (科创债) is becoming a crucial financial tool to support technological innovation, with the first bond successfully launched in June [3][4] - The collaboration mechanism for Science and Technology Innovation Bonds aims to support technology companies throughout their lifecycle, from early-stage to mature enterprises [4] Group 3: Major Fund Launches - A total of 900 billion yuan in major funds was announced for 2025, including bank-affiliated financial asset investment company (AIC) funds, insurance private equity funds, and seed funds for technological innovation [4][6] - The AIC funds, totaling 370 billion yuan, will focus on strategic emerging industries such as artificial intelligence, semiconductors, and biomedicine [6] - Insurance private equity funds, with a total scale of 494 billion yuan, are characterized by their long-term and stable nature, making them ideal for supporting technological innovation and the real economy [7] Group 4: Seed Fund Development - The construction of a seed fund group for technological innovation has begun to take shape, with 27 seed funds established, totaling 4.136 billion yuan [8] - These funds aim to leverage government guidance to integrate top research resources with market-oriented venture capital, focusing on hard technology projects in early stages [8]
21专访|东方富海陈玮:现在才是一、二级市场投资的最好时代
2 1 Shi Ji Jing Ji Bao Dao· 2025-11-07 07:47
Core Insights - Shenzhen's venture capital industry has reached a cumulative investment of nearly 1.8 trillion yuan, with early-stage investments accounting for almost half [1] - By the end of 2024, Shenzhen is expected to have supported 14,000 enterprises, with small and medium-sized enterprises making up nearly 70% [1] - The development of Shenzhen's venture capital is closely linked to the growth of its technology innovation ecosystem, characterized by a "government-led, market-oriented" approach [2][3] - Current market conditions are viewed as the best time for both primary and secondary market investments, with a projected increase of 100 trillion yuan in stock market value, primarily directed towards technology companies [1][6] Venture Capital Ecosystem - Shenzhen is recognized as the birthplace of China's venture capital, with a strong market-oriented and professional approach [2] - The city has a diverse venture capital ecosystem, including angel funds, seed funds, government-guided funds, and both state-owned and private investment institutions [3] - Despite challenges such as fundraising difficulties, there are signs of recovery in the venture capital industry, with increased attention from banks and insurance institutions [4][5] Technology and AI Focus - The core of China's economic growth is shifting towards technology innovation, with a strong emphasis on increasing direct financing through both stock market expansion and venture capital growth [6] - Artificial intelligence is identified as a fundamental technological transformation, with significant investment opportunities in this sector [7] - The competitive landscape in AI is characterized by the U.S. leading in infrastructure while China excels in application scenarios [7]
“深圳创投日”三周年:累计推动近2000亿元重大基金签约落地
Sou Hu Cai Jing· 2025-11-06 12:33
继6月深圳首单民营创投机构科技创新债券成功落地,开创了科创企业融资新模式之后,11月6日,在"深圳创投日"三周年现场,国信证券与东方富海、力合 创投等6家创投机构,以及英唐智控、菲鹏生物等科创企业又签署科创债合作协议,进一步为科技企业提供"可进可退"的融资路径。 深圳商报·读创客户端首席记者 谢惠茜 自2022年11月启幕以来,"深圳创投日"已走过三载。2025年11月6日,"深圳创投日"在南山举办了年度重大基金招引成果发布仪式,本次活动以"AI时代"为 主题,设立主会场及六大分会场,全面展现深圳在推动创投行业高质量发展、培育新质生产力方面的战略布局与阶段成果,深圳市委常委、常务副市长陶永 欣出席活动并致辞。 会上透露,三年间,"深圳创投日"已累计举办34场主题活动以及近百场常态化路演活动,重点聚焦"20+8"产业赛道,吸引全球超7112家次创投机构云集,累 计推动近2000亿元重大基金签约落地,为估值逾千亿元近800家优质创新企业搭建了一个"线上+线下"全方位的路演平台,助力深圳建设"全球创投风投中 心"贡献力量。 当天活动上亮点纷呈,多项成果落地集中展示深圳资本的"磁吸效应"。 其中,在"深圳创投日"三周 ...
Ventures Platform, one of Africa’s most active early-stage investors, has raised another $64M
Yahoo Finance· 2025-11-06 09:00
Lagos-based Ventures Platform, one of Africa’s most active early-stage investors, has raised $64 million so far for its second fund, targeting a final close of $75 million, founding partner Kola Aina tells TechCrunch. Among the investors is the Nigerian government, through its Investment in Digital and Creative Enterprises (iDICE) program, which marks the first time this government has invested in a VC fund. That’s significant, since Nigeria’s burgeoning startup community is home to the largest number of ...