National Development Fund Leads NT$10 Billion Investment in SMEs, Driving Over 100 Listings
The SME Administration of the Ministry of Economic Affairs announced that the National Development Fund has invested NT$11.3 billion in 334 companies, successfully leading 109 enterprises to public listing.
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Taipei, April 28 (CNA). The second phase of the 'SME Investment Strengthening Plan' led by the National Development Fund (NDF) is underway, with the SME Administration of the Ministry of Economic Affairs reporting significant results. As of now, the NDF has invested NT$11.3 billion in 334 companies, attracting NT$11 billion in private sector co-investment. This initiative has facilitated the listing of 109 companies on the stock exchange or the emerging stock market. Director-General Li Kuan-chih stated that the second phase aims to invest in over 100 more SMEs and startups, with a target of helping 30% of them go public. The program, which started in 2007, focuses on 13 strategic industries including semiconductors, AI, and biotechnology. The cumulative profit has reached NT$5.377 billion, representing an overall return on investment of 47.09%. Case studies like Hushan Auto Parts illustrate the program's success in helping companies transition from private entities to publicly listed market leaders.