Qingdao Venture Capital Conference 2025: Major Investments and Initiatives Announced

The 2025 Qingdao Venture Capital Conference, held on September 26 at the Qingdao International Conference Center, saw significant developments in the financial landscape. Announced in a press release, the event attracted over a hundred senior executives and industry leaders, marking its evolution into a full-fledged financial summit.

Key highlights included investment commitments exceeding RMB 45 billion, with strategic cooperation agreements signed between the Qingdao municipal government and major financial institutions such as the Postal Savings Bank of China and HSBC Bank (China) Co., Ltd. Additionally, a pilot initiative was launched to enable insurance capital participation in private securities investment funds, establishing a fund of up to RMB 20 billion.

A major initiative unveiled at the conference was the "Action Plan to Leverage Funds' Guiding Role to Promote High-Quality Development (2025–2027)," which aims to create a fund matrix of RMB 300 billion. This plan focuses on attracting long-term capital and enhancing the scale of government-guided funds.

The conference also featured the release of the "2025 China Venture Capital & Private Equity White Paper," highlighting global venture capital trends and the promising fields of artificial intelligence and biotechnology. The event underscored Qingdao's commitment to fostering a robust venture capital ecosystem and enhancing its financial strengths.