According to a report from the "Australian Financial Review" on November 2, Shen Nanpeng, co-founder and managing partner of Sequoia Capital, believes that 2018 will be a pivotal year for investors seeking the next wave of major investments in the post-smartphone era.
For venture capital firms and tech companies, the focus in the coming year is to identify and build value-driven businesses that will shape the smartphone age. Shen Nanpeng highlights that intelligent digital assistants, autonomous vehicles, virtual reality, and IoT (Internet of Things) devices are expected to attract significant investment.
Shen Nanpeng is one of the most influential startup investors in China. He is also a co-founder of Ctrip.com. He has provided early-stage funding to numerous global startups, including some that have since become industry leaders.
Investors and industry professionals are actively supporting emerging technologies, as they are seen as the next big platforms for accessing services and information. Just as the iPhone revolutionized the smartphone era, large amounts of capital are now flowing into these new areas. “We need to move beyond the mobile internet to find the next big platform,†Shen said. “No one can predict the future with certainty or act as a so-called prophet.â€
Looking ahead, the transformation of technology investment is becoming increasingly important. Emerging technologies and research funding are now at the core of China’s development strategy. The Chinese government has set a goal to become a global leader in key scientific fields like artificial intelligence by 2030. Major tech companies such as Baidu, Alibaba, and Tencent are investing heavily in AI research.
In September, the "Future Science Award," often referred to as the Chinese Nobel Prize, was announced in Beijing. This was the first award funded by mainland entrepreneurs, covering fields such as life sciences, material science, and computer science. Notable donors include Li Yanhong, Ma Huateng, and investment professional Shen Nanpeng, who presented annual cash prizes to scientists making significant contributions in their respective fields.
“If you look at the financial reports of many Chinese companies, you’ll notice that our R&D spending may still be lower than that of U.S. companies,†Shen said. “However, companies like Alibaba, Tencent, and Baidu are investing heavily in research and development. While this may reduce short-term profits, it opens up endless long-term potential.†In addition to increasing R&D efforts, the Big Three are also investing in various startups across multiple sectors, including consumer apps, shared bike services, and advanced technologies. The value of these areas is growing rapidly.
Currently, six of the world's top 15 privately funded startups are based in China. As the market matures, investors are carefully evaluating whether tech startups are overvalued. “In the past decade, there have been occasional concerns about high valuations, but if there are too many bubbles, the market itself will correct them,†Shen noted.
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