Core Viewpoint - Shanghai Future Industry Fund is actively investing in multiple sub-funds, focusing on cutting-edge sectors such as neuroscience, synthetic biology, and hard technology, indicating a strong commitment to supporting emerging industries and local economic upgrades [1][2][4]. Investment Activities - Recently, Shanghai Future Industry Fund announced plans to invest in six sub-funds, including Shanghai Puqing Bencao Venture Capital Partnership and Shanghai Bilin Star Phase IV Venture Capital Partnership, marking its second batch of investments in less than four months [2][3]. - The fund aims to invest in a total of over twenty sub-funds this year, with a focus on creating a comprehensive innovation investment ecosystem [3]. Fund Characteristics - Established in 2024 with a total scale of 10 billion yuan, the Shanghai Future Industry Fund is fully funded by the Shanghai municipal government and managed by Shanghai Guotou Company [3]. - The fund has a 15-year investment cycle, reflecting a long-term commitment to nurturing investment projects, with the possibility of extending the term by three years if necessary [3]. Regional Trends - The rapid development of industry funds is not limited to Shanghai; other cities like Chengdu and Guangdong are also increasing their investment activities in various sectors [5][6]. - Chengdu launched its first future industry fund with an initial scale of 112 billion yuan, targeting ten future industry fields including humanoid robots and quantum technology [6]. Policy Support - Recent policy initiatives in Shanghai, such as the establishment of a 50 billion yuan industrial transformation upgrade fund, are aimed at enhancing investment in strategic projects and key industry segments [7]. - The focus on "hard technology" has become a significant trend among investment institutions, with expectations of fostering high-growth innovative companies [7][8].