
How Hefei built China’s ‘fund forest’ for tech innovation
From BOE and CXMT to Nio, Hefei’s strategy has evolved from attracting marquee companies to systematically cultivating industrial ecosystems.

From BOE and CXMT to Nio, Hefei’s strategy has evolved from attracting marquee companies to systematically cultivating industrial ecosystems.

The rollout of the four new funds came on the heels of two smaller vehicles unveiled on May 15, sized at 1 billion yuan and 500 million yuan, respectively.

By the end of 2025, the three funds had approved investments into 392 sub-funds and 4,614 projects, with total committed capital reaching 143.3 billion yuan.