Fundraising Activities - In April 2023, a total of 28 fundraising activities were reported, indicating a vibrant investment environment [3] - The "Lilly Asia VI Fund" has been established, becoming the largest market-oriented fundraising biopharmaceutical VC fund in recent years, with a total commitment exceeding RMB 40 billion [5] - Prologis launched its first data center income fund, raising approximately RMB 2.6 billion, marking a significant entry into the data center investment space [7] - The "Kaihui Future Fund" was established in collaboration with L'Oréal and the Shanghai Jing'an District government, focusing on the evolving beauty market in China [8] - A fund initiated by Anhui entrepreneurs raised RMB 3 billion to invest in local science and technology enterprises [10] - Blackstone's latest European real estate fund raised €9.8 billion (approximately $10.6 billion), setting a record for third-party capital commitments in Europe [11] - The "Sanofi-Kaihui Pharmaceutical Innovation Fund" was established with a management scale of approximately RMB 2 billion, focusing on clinical-stage innovative drug pipelines [14] - The "Hubei Highway Development Fund" was launched with a total scale of RMB 30 billion, aimed at supporting modern transportation systems [16] - The Shanghai Biopharmaceutical M&A Fund completed its first closing with a scale of RMB 5 billion, supporting the high-quality development of the biopharmaceutical industry [18] - Eurazeo Capital V successfully raised approximately €3 billion, focusing on high-growth sectors such as technology-enabled business services and healthcare [20] New Fund Establishments - The "Zero One Venture" announced the completion of a new RMB 500 million fund, focusing on intelligent manufacturing and cross-border ventures [22] - The "Hongyi Investment" established a fund in Yixing with a first closing amount of RMB 606 million, targeting new energy and new materials [24] - The "Shaanxi Financial and High-tech Investment Fund" completed its second closing, focusing on semiconductor and AI sectors with a total scale of RMB 1.198 billion [26] - The "Pudong Venture Capital Fund" was launched with a target scale of RMB 1 billion, focusing on the biopharmaceutical industry [28] - Wuxi announced a market-oriented AI industry fund with a total scale of RMB 1 billion to support AI development [30] - The "Changfei Angel Fund" was launched with a total scale of RMB 600 million, focusing on optoelectronic information and AI sectors [32] - The "Low-altitude Economy Fund" in Sichuan was established to invest in eVTOL manufacturing, marking the province's first fund in this area [34] - The "Fangxi Purple Peak Venture Capital Fund" was registered, focusing on technology transfer and innovation in Hefei [36] - The "Yaan Chuan Business Emerging Industry Fund" was established with a registered scale of RMB 100 million, targeting seed and angel investments [39] - The "Wuhan University of Technology Innovation Fund" was launched with an initial fundraising scale of RMB 1 billion [41] Strategic Collaborations - The "AI Angel Fund" was launched by Shanghai Jiao Tong University, focusing on early-stage AI startups with a total scale of RMB 300 million [42] - The "Conch Private Equity Fund" was established, focusing on strategic emerging industries such as new materials and renewable energy [44] - The "Nongyin AIC Fund" was established in Tianjin, focusing on new generation information technology and intelligent manufacturing [56] - The "Hunan Gongrong Dici Venture Capital Fund" was registered, marking the first AIC venture capital fund in Hunan with a scale of RMB 1 billion [58] - The "Qingdao AIC Equity Investment Fund" was established, marking the first AIC fund in the city, with a focus on various strategic emerging industries [60]

Core Viewpoint - The implementation of the "Industrial Doubling Strategy" aims to enhance the competitiveness of Hubei's industries, marking a significant shift in both quantitative and qualitative aspects of economic growth [1][2]. Group 1: Strategic Goals - Hubei has set two phased goals and one long-term vision: by 2027, the industrial scale is expected to reach 7 trillion yuan and the service sector 4 trillion yuan; by 2030, these figures are projected to rise to 10 trillion yuan and 5 trillion yuan respectively; by 2035, Hubei aims to rank among the top in national industrial development [1][2]. Group 2: Seven Major Actions - The "Action Plan" outlines seven major actions with 21 key tasks aimed at enhancing industrial competitiveness, including upgrading traditional industries, fostering emerging sectors, and integrating technology with production [2][3]. - Specific actions include: - Industrial capacity enhancement focusing on upgrading clusters [2]. - Integration of technology and production to strengthen innovation [2]. - Digital transformation to improve efficiency and promote smart industry [2]. - Collaborative efforts to enhance supply chain capabilities [3]. - Transition to green manufacturing to support low-carbon development [2][3]. Group 3: Innovation and Support Measures - Hubei's technological innovation strategy includes achieving breakthroughs in key technologies and fostering a robust innovation ecosystem, with goals of producing significant innovations annually [4][5]. - The province plans to enhance project-driven initiatives and optimize support policies to ensure effective industrial growth [5][6]. - Emphasis is placed on building a strong industrial foundation in Wuhan, focusing on upgrading and nurturing enterprises of all sizes [6].

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the significance of returning overseas students in contributing to China's technological innovation and industrial development, particularly in the context of the "China Light Valley" in Wuhan, showcasing advancements in laser technology and new energy vehicles [5][9][10]. Group 1: Education and Cultural Exchange - A study program titled "Understanding National Conditions, Talking Confidence" was held in Wuhan, attended by over 20 returning overseas students from various provinces [5]. - The program included visits to historical sites and museums, emphasizing the importance of cultural heritage and national pride among overseas students [6][7]. Group 2: Technological Innovation - Wuhan's East Lake New Technology Development Zone, known as "China Light Valley," is a hub for observing China's technological innovation, particularly in optoelectronic information [8]. - Raycus Fiber Laser Technologies, founded in 2007, has made significant strides in laser technology, developing the first domestic 10,000-watt continuous fiber laser and later a 20,000-watt version, positioning China as the second country to master this high-end technology [9]. - The establishment of the Hubei Jiufeng Mountain Laboratory has led to the emergence of new technologies, including the world's first 8-inch silicon optical thin-film lithium niobate photonic integrated wafer [9]. Group 3: Industry Development - The article discusses the rapid production capabilities of new energy vehicles at Lantu's digital factory, where a vehicle can be assembled in under two minutes, highlighting advancements in information, digital, and intelligent manufacturing [11]. - The establishment of a "Home for Returning Overseas Students" in Jiangxi aims to foster innovation and cultural exchange, serving as a resource hub for returning students [11][12]. Group 4: Strategic Alignment - The article emphasizes the need for returning overseas students to align their expertise with national strategies, particularly in emerging industries such as digital economy and green energy, to contribute effectively to China's development [12].

Core Viewpoint - Wuhan is accelerating its transformation and upgrading to establish a modern industrial system characterized by its unique advantages, focusing on advanced manufacturing as the backbone and aiming to develop a competitive industrial cluster aligned with the "51020" strategy [1][4]. Group 1: Industrial Upgrading and Development - Wuhan is focusing on upgrading traditional industries, particularly in steel and traditional fuel vehicles, while implementing capacity reduction [4]. - The petrochemical industry is undergoing a transformation with a focus on reducing oil, increasing chemical production, and enhancing quality through major technological upgrades and equipment renewal [4]. - The city is emphasizing the development of high-value-added sectors such as chips, smart connected vehicles, biomedicine, and industrial mother machines, aiming for an annual growth rate of over 10% in these advantageous industries [4]. Group 2: Emerging Industries and Innovation - Wuhan is seizing opportunities in emerging sectors like software, artificial intelligence, commercial aerospace, and robotics, with a target of maintaining an annual growth rate of over 20% in these new industries [4]. - The city is implementing a "seedling project" to cultivate enterprises across different growth stages, focusing on seven new sectors, thereby forming leading companies that can compete globally [4]. Group 3: Resource and Ecosystem Support - Wuhan is enhancing resource support by focusing on capital empowerment, aiming to attract national-level industrial funds and establishing long-term connections with local investment platforms [5]. - The city is also strengthening scenario empowerment by building innovation laboratories and enhancing the application of artificial intelligence in various scenarios [5]. - Talent support is being prioritized through a mechanism that focuses on the needs of enterprises for selecting, utilizing, and nurturing talent [5].

Core Viewpoint - Hubei Province is accelerating the construction of an open hub to enhance its economic openness and aims to become a leading open economy in central China by 2027, and nationwide by 2030, with a complete restructuring of its open economy by 2035 [1][5]. Group 1: Five Major Actions and High Grounds - The action plan outlines five major actions and aims to create five high grounds for an open economy, including market entity cultivation, institutional innovation, international logistics, business facilitation, and global influence enhancement [2][3][4]. - Hubei plans to increase the number of import and export enterprises to 9,570 by 2024, with a focus on nurturing foreign trade leading enterprises and small and medium-sized foreign trade companies [2]. Group 2: Economic Performance and Growth - Hubei's import and export value is projected to exceed 700 billion yuan in 2024, with a growth rate of 9.6%, leading the central region [1][5]. - In the first quarter of this year, Hubei's total import and export value reached 174.3 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 16.6%, surpassing the national average growth of 15.3% [5]. Group 3: Infrastructure and Logistics Development - Hubei has established a comprehensive open platform system, including three free trade zones and multiple logistics hubs, to enhance its logistics capabilities [3][6]. - The Ezhou Huahu International Airport is positioned as a key cargo hub, having handled 423,000 tons of cargo and mail, with plans to enhance its capabilities further [7]. Group 4: Policy and Support Measures - Over 80 measures have been implemented to support pillar industries and facilitate cross-border trade, improving the international logistics channels and port business environment [6]. - The plan emphasizes creating a first-class business environment by addressing key pain points for outward-oriented market entities [3].

提升光电子信息、汽车、化工等先进制造业产业集群外向度，形成国内成本最低、效率最高、辐射最广 的现代物流体系，提升企业出海便利化水平，提升"开放湖北"全球影响力…… 4月29日，第一财经记者从湖北新闻发布会上获悉，湖北近期出台了《关于实施枢纽提能战略 整体提升 支点开放辐射力的行动方案》（下称《行动方案》），围绕"打造什么样的开放高地，怎么样打造开放 高地"，提出实施五大行动、打造五大高地的具体举措，力争到2027年开放型经济中部领先，到2030年 开放型经济走在全国前列，到2035年对内对外开放新格局整体重塑，全面建成内陆开放高地。 "今年外部环境急剧变化，全球经济存在不稳定、不确定因素，外贸发展面临的风险挑战增多。"湖北省 商务厅厅长龙小红表示，湖北全力实施"防冲击九新措施"，以高质量发展的确定性应对外部环境急剧变 化的不确定性，实现从沿海开放后队向新时代发展前队的跃升。 今年一季度，湖北对第一大贸易伙伴东盟、第二大贸易伙伴欧盟进出口分别为392亿元、229.7亿元，分 别增长46%、42%。对共建"一带一路"国家进出口936.4亿元，增长18%。湖北省商务厅计划全年组织 3000家次以上企业参加国际展会， ...

Core Viewpoint - Hubei Province has officially launched an action plan to enhance its open economic capabilities, aiming to become a leading open economy in Central China by 2027 and nationwide by 2030, with a complete transformation of its open economic structure by 2035 [1][2][3] Group 1: Action Plan Objectives - The action plan sets a goal for Hubei to lead in open economic development in Central China by 2027 and to be at the forefront nationally by 2030 [1] - By 2035, Hubei aims to reshape its internal and external open economic landscape, establishing itself as a highland of inland openness [1] Group 2: Key Actions - Hubei will implement five major actions: cultivating market entities, enhancing platform capabilities, improving international logistics channels, facilitating business operations, and increasing the global influence of "Open Hubei" [1][2] - The plan emphasizes the importance of market entities as the foundation for high-level openness, with a target of 9,570 enterprises engaged in import and export activities by 2024 [1][2] Group 3: Market Entity Development - The strategy aims to create a new open development pattern characterized by large enterprises at the top and numerous small and medium-sized enterprises [2] - Hubei will focus on enhancing the outward orientation of advanced manufacturing clusters, including optoelectronics, automotive, and chemicals, while fostering new growth drivers in service trade, digital trade, and green trade [2] Group 4: Platform Enhancement - The action plan includes accelerating the implementation of the Hubei Free Trade Zone enhancement strategy and establishing a leading comprehensive bonded zone [2] - Hubei has developed a complete open platform system, including three free trade zones, five cross-border e-commerce pilot zones, and various national-level economic development zones [2] Group 5: International Logistics Improvement - Hubei plans to build dual hubs for air cargo at Tianhe and Hualu airports, enhance the capabilities of the China-Europe Railway Express, and create a modern logistics system with the lowest domestic costs and highest efficiency [2] - The province's geographical advantages position it as a strategic intersection for land, sea, and air routes [2] Group 6: Business Facilitation Measures - The action plan addresses key pain points for outward-oriented market entities by improving customs clearance, overseas business facilitation, and financial service accessibility [3] - Hubei's total import and export volume is projected to exceed 700 billion yuan in 2024, with a growth rate of 9.6%, leading the Central region [3]

以下文章来源于LP波谱 ，作者王满华 LP波谱 . 本账号专注LP市场报道。"波浪、谱系"是识别市场的维度，也是定义市场的坐标；此外，波谱（Pop Art）也意为放低意义与史诗的执念，认同商业的日常 之美。 将投中网设为"星标⭐"，第一时间收获最新推送 聚焦LP出资、新基金、GP招募，捕捉LP圈一周商业情报。 作者丨 王满华 来源丨LP波谱 今年2月，江苏省战略性新兴产业母基金第二批产业专项基金集中举办了签约仪式，总规模高达408亿元。 在当时的官方报道中，省级母基金共在11个设区市和4户省属企业设立了22只专项基金。其中，苏州国资代表——苏创投集团与江苏高投集团签约了4只 专项基金，总规模105亿。 时隔两个月，这4只基金于本周正式进入落地阶段。 具体来看，4只基金分别为：总规模60亿元的苏州人工智能产业专项母基金，总规模20亿元的苏州低空经济产业专项母基金，总规模20亿元的苏州新型能 源及智能座驾产业专项母基金，以及总规模5亿元的苏州高校科技成果转化天使基金。 上述专项母基金的设立，无疑将为苏州产业发展、GDP增长再添一把火。 另外，总规模30亿元的江苏省节能环保战新产业基金也在本周完成备案，该基金同样属 ...

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the competition between cities, particularly Hangzhou and Shenzhen, in attracting talent and innovation, highlighting the strategies employed by these cities to enhance their appeal to job seekers and entrepreneurs [1][2]. Group 1: Talent Attraction Strategies - Hangzhou has implemented the "Spring Rain Plan," which offers free accommodation for job seekers and entrepreneurs for up to 7 days, aiming to enhance the city's attractiveness [8][10]. - Shenzhen, in response, extended its free accommodation policy for recent graduates from 7 days to 15 days, showcasing its long-standing commitment to talent attraction [10]. - Other cities, such as Beijing and Xiamen, have also introduced similar initiatives to provide free accommodation for job seekers, indicating a nationwide trend in the "bed space competition" among cities [13][16]. Group 2: Economic and Industry Dynamics - Hangzhou is rebranding itself from a city known for e-commerce to one focused on artificial intelligence and hard technology, with a significant increase in talent density in these fields [21]. - Chengdu has seen a growth in its digital cultural industry, with its added value surpassing 250 billion yuan in 2023, reflecting its emerging status in the creative sector [21]. - The article outlines the distinct economic profiles of various cities, with Beijing as a hub for internet and AI, Shanghai for high-end manufacturing and finance, and Shenzhen for electronic information and smart manufacturing [22]. Group 3: Job Market Trends - A survey indicates that 30% of job seekers prioritize the city when choosing employment, with key factors including transportation convenience (50%), moderate living costs (47%), and economic vitality (46%) [27]. - The desire for local employment is increasing, with a notable rise in the percentage of talent willing to stay in lower-tier cities, reflecting a shift in job market dynamics [28]. - The article emphasizes that the ultimate decision for job seekers hinges on the opportunities provided by companies, highlighting the importance of corporate competitiveness in retaining talent [30].