Focusing on capital empowerment, the special session of Huatai Chuangxing CEO Global Acceleration Camp in Tianfu New Area came to a successful conclusion.

From December 5th to 6th, 2025, the capital operation module courses of Huatai Chuangxing CEO Global Acceleration Camp were successfully held in Tianfu New Area, Chengdu.

Currently, entrepreneurship has entered a new cycle. Against this backdrop, small and medium-sized enterprises urgently need to shift from "high-speed growth" to "high-quality development". To achieve this goal, enterprises must first overcome a series of capital operation-related challenges such as financing to move forward steadily in a complex environment and build resilience for long-term development.

This acceleration camp focused on the core theme of "Capital Empowerment and Risk Prevention and Control". It provided comprehensive solutions for entrepreneurs through systematic courses and real-world case studies, catering to the capital operation needs of enterprises at different stages of development.

Deep Dive into the Heart of Entrepreneurship

Analyze Various Challenges of Capital Empowerment and Enterprise Growth

How to raise funds efficiently, avoid risks, and effectively connect with investment institutions is a core issue that all startups must face. Wang Yu, the Executive General Manager of the Growth Enterprise Financing Department of Huatai United Securities, and Geng Xuan, the Director, shared insights on "Practical Financing for Startups", systematically sorting out the financing methodology from concept to execution.

Wang Yu pointed out that the essence of financing is value matching, not just simple promotion. The success of financing depends not only on the story but also on the counterpart. An ideal investor should "understand you, trust you, and need you" and be able to provide strategic empowerment beyond capital. Therefore, deeply understanding the preferences of investment institutions and conducting targeted outreach is the key to improving financing efficiency.

Facing potential "stumbling blocks" in the next round of financing, Geng Xuan emphasized that although the market is recovering, investment institutions are making more rational decisions and focusing on solid evidence. Entrepreneurs need to demonstrate verifiable product-market fit, a clear growth path, and use financial data to objectively present the company's "financial prospects". He also pointed out the new characteristics of the current market logic: a return to PMF verification, accelerated technological iteration, and equal emphasis on financing and capital utilization capabilities. Investment institutions are widely deployed in many niche sectors, and resources are in dynamic allocation, requiring entrepreneurs to actively communicate with investors.

In the wave of AI, the financing logic is being reconstructed. Enterprises need to clarify their relationship with AI giants: for businesses strongly related to AI, they should pursue growth speed and establish a scale advantage; for weakly related businesses, they need to focus on growth quality and strengthen core production factors that are difficult to replace by technology. Successful financing requires careful preparation, including a sound investment logic, detailed information packages, and consistent operational data. Multiple cases show that clear positioning, solid preparation, and extreme execution are common success factors.

Lao Zhiming, the Managing Director, Head of M&A Business, and Member of the Executive Management Committee of Huatai United Securities (online name "Lao Amao"), shared on the topic of "Capital Market and M&A Reorganization". Lao Zhiming first clearly dissected the main components of M&A and its basic role in enterprise development. Combining years of frontline experience, he described common scenarios of M&A in enterprise expansion, resource integration, and strategic synergy, helping everyone build an understanding of this important capital tool.

On this basis, the topic further extended to the art of transactions and negotiations. From scheme design to process games, and then to communication strategies under information asymmetry, he emphasized: "In transactions, price is just one dimension. What really determines success or failure is a three-dimensional transaction thinking and the trade-off of all factors." When talking about negotiation methods, he shared his years of practical experience in a humorous and incisive way: "Be bold in strategy and patient in tactics." These highly condensed experiences provide important inspiration for entrepreneurs in future business negotiations.

The entire sharing was not only professionally in-depth but also full of Lao Zhiming's signature humorous style, with vivid cases and frequent catchphrases. In a relaxed and enthusiastic atmosphere, the complex transaction logic became clear and easy to understand, and entrepreneurs gained truly operable "practical methodologies" in laughter.

Regarding various legal challenges that may be faced during the financing process, Wang Shuqian and Chen Xi, partner lawyers of Dentons China, also shared on the topic of "Legal Protection for Financing". Focusing on several key issues that entrepreneurs are most concerned about - including equity arrangements, high-frequency risk points in investment and financing processes, core terms in investment agreements, risks and game strategies of the valuation adjustment mechanism, and potential joint risks that founders may bear - the two lecturers conducted in-depth explanations based on years of practical experience.

It is worth mentioning that the sharing not only analyzed "what to pay attention to" and "which terms have potential risks" from the perspective of entrepreneurs but also dissected why investment institutions propose certain terms and the legal logic and risk considerations behind these arrangements from the perspective of "investor lawyers", thus helping everyone build a more comprehensive judgment system. Through multi-perspective analysis, it helps entrepreneurs clearly understand the key nodes in investment and financing negotiations, improve communication efficiency, and achieve mutual understanding.

Regarding the financial challenges faced by startups, Chen Boyun, a partner in Strategy and Transactions Advisory of EY, Deng Siying, a tax partner of EY, and Zhao Liyan, an audit partner of EY, shared on the topic of "Financial Focus for Startups".

Chen Boyun systematically shared on "Practical Financing and Due Diligence for Technology Enterprises". He pointed out that after adjustment, the primary market is showing signs of recovery, and the underlying logic of the market has shifted to deeply serving domestic technological innovation and industrial upgrading. Currently, state-owned investment funds and long-term capital have become the main players, and funds are highly concentrated in hard technology fields such as semiconductors, AI, and advanced manufacturing. Against this backdrop, the key to successful financing lies in avoiding common pitfalls. In addition, entrepreneurs need to be vigilant against the cash consumption trap caused by slow commercialization and shift from "growth at all costs" to "growth with financial discipline". "Only a solid financial foundation can win the trust of investors," he concluded.

For enterprises entering the overseas expansion stage, Deng Siying, a tax partner of EY, shared key insights on "Overseas Investment and Financing Structure and Tax Planning". In his view, enterprises usually go through an evolution from "business going global" to "transnational development" and finally to "global operation", and each stage corresponds to different tax considerations and structural challenges. In terms of structure planning, setting up an intermediate holding platform in a region with tax treaty advantages can effectively achieve tax deferral, facilitate overseas capital circulation, and enable flexible future capital withdrawal. However, enterprises must comprehensively consider the balance of business substance, compliance requirements, and cost-effectiveness.

When enterprises grow to the stage of seeking listing, Zhao Liyan, an audit partner of EY, pointed out in "Financial Preparation for Domestic Companies to List in Hong Kong" that listing in Hong Kong is an important capitalization path for technology enterprises, especially for specialized technology companies meeting Chapter 18C or unprofitable biotech companies meeting Chapter 18A. She pointed out that the listing process requires extremely strict financial preparation. There are many core concerns for review by the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and investors. Enterprises must plan in advance to ensure that financial data is true, complete, and transparent to smoothly pass regulatory scrutiny and achieve sustainable and stable capitalization development.

Closing Ceremony & Student Sharing

On the evening of December 5th, the closing ceremony of the first class of "Huatai Chuangxing CEO Global Acceleration Camp" was held by Xinglong Lake. The event created an atmosphere centered around "sense of ceremony, emotional connection, and relaxed social interaction". Through well-connected designs, it put a perfect end to this in-depth learning journey.

The ceremony began with an open interaction. An interactive message board and a theme photo area were set up in the check-in area. Campers could leave their closing remarks or take photos with their fellow campers when entering, which not only relieved the restraint before the formal session but also laid the foundation for gathering the on-site atmosphere.

During the ceremony, Jin Haibo, the initiator of the acceleration camp and the General Manager of Huatai Innovation Investment, reviewed the learning journey of the past year and reiterated the original intention of the Chuangxing Acceleration Camp: to accompany early-stage entrepreneurs in their growth, create the most "practical" course system, and build a trustworthy community of like-minded people for each other. He shared the common achievements in each course of the past year and some observations and thoughts on the current capital market environment. In a warm atmosphere, Jin Haibo also sincerely invited campers to "boldly voice their opinions". He hoped that everyone would give honest feedback on any deficiencies in course settings, organization methods, or community operations so that the acceleration camp could continuously optimize in the future and provide a more valuable growth platform for entrepreneurs.

Subsequently, a short video recording the whole-year journey, an award ceremony, and a carefully designed "blind box exchange party" were held in sequence, evoking the emotional resonance and collective memory of the students, endowing the closing ceremony with a warm sense of ceremony, transforming intangible emotions and memories into tangible souvenirs, and strengthening the sense of achievement and identity of each participant.

The on-site sharing was also particularly touching. Many campers opened their hearts at the closing ceremony and talked about their growth and changes in the past year - from being reserved when they first met to being familiar with, trusting, and relying on each other now. Unconsciously, they have become real "like-minded people". There is not only business synergy where enterprises find common ground and jointly establish a joint venture company but also the establishment of trust and emotional connection during long-term companionship, making them real partners and comrades-in-arms on the entrepreneurial path.

Zhang Bingzhen from Xingju Zhizhi

The biggest gain from the acceleration camp is having a global perspective. This is because the participating enterprises are at different stages of development. I am still in the very early stage. Through communication and sharing, I have a clear understanding of the complete path of enterprise growth. The courses are not only about single-point breakthroughs or just theoretical content but are very practical.

Qiu Huihui from Feidi Technology

AI will change the internal organizational relationships and supply chain relationships, transforming from supply and demand to co-creation. Data companies need to change from data suppliers to data partners, participate in the business results of customers, and need to understand scenarios, customers, and their users better.

Zhu Minhang from Shaoyun Technology

The acceleration camp is a great form that allows enterprises to break through their circles while learning. Although everyone is in the AI field, they come from different industries. Many people are actually your potential customers. Everyone is in an ecosystem. Therefore, the value of the acceleration camp is not just about acquiring knowledge.

Zhang Xiao from Migua Intelligence

In addition to helping entrepreneurs accelerate their businesses, the organizers have brought together entrepreneurs at the same stage. Everyone will face various challenges or bottlenecks in the process of enterprise growth. Usually, people are very lonely at this stage, but now with such a platform, everyone can get together to solve these problems and avoid many pitfalls that predecessors have encountered. This is a great platform.

Xie Hao from Yuanyi Changxiang

I have gained many entrepreneurial partners in the acceleration camp. During the learning process, everyone can know what stage their fellow campers are at and what they have done. When you need a reference system, you can have cases. Since we cannot refer to international leading companies at this stage, it is very important to know what solutions enterprises at the same stage use. This determines whether the enterprise's plans and ideas should be continued.

Yang Qisheng from Guangzi Xinli

The course system design of the acceleration camp is different from traditional course training. It is not just about academic knowledge teaching but has more interactive sessions. Through interaction, a new self-awareness is formed. At the same time, the acceleration camp enables more entrepreneurs to get together and help each other. In this process, they can strengthen their confidence in their own judgments and persevere in entrepreneurship.

Conclusion

So far, the capital operation module courses of Huatai Chuangxing CEO Global Acceleration Camp have been successfully completed. This marks the successful completion of all courses in the first phase of Huatai Chuangxing CEO Global Acceleration Camp.

Looking forward to the second phase from the successful conclusion of the first phase, the entrepreneurial environment in 2026 may still undergo many changes, but what will not change is the continuous emergence of entrepreneurs. In the era of surging entrepreneurial waves, Huatai Chuangxing CEO Global Acceleration Camp will continue