Weekly digest - February 09 2022
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Q&A
JOHN HENDERSON OF AIRTREE VENTURES
Australia-based AirTree Ventures has established a crypto-focused vehicle alongside its latest fund. John Henderson, a partner at the firm, explained how they think about the Web3 opportunity.DEAL FOCUS
FOURIER BRINGS ROBOTICS TO REHAB
China-based Fourier will use its USD 63m Series D round to support an evolution of its business model from manufacturing rehabilitation robots to providing end-to-end treatment services.FUND FOCUS
ASIA ALTERNATIVES RIDES OUT CHAOS
Regulatory tumult in China has not materially shaken LP faith in Asia Alternatives or the fund-of-fund manager's commitment to China – but an increased India allocation is likely in the latest vintage.DEAL FOCUS
NPX ADDS TECH TO KOREA CULTURE THESIS
NPX Capital is creating a US-based media platform to tap rising global appetite for Korean entertainment. Early acquisitions emphasise artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and the metaverse. |
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AVCJ AWARDS 2021
SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT: WEIJIAN SHAN
Weijian Shan, CEO of PAG, discussed rising valuations, the implications of China's regulatory crackdown, heightened sensitivity around social responsibility, and escalating fund sizes.AVCJ AWARDS 2021
FIRM OF THE YEAR - MID CAP: QUADRANT PRIVATE EQUITY
Quadrant Private Equity's recent deals have focused on defensive, non-cyclical sectors, but the Australian GP continues to track a consumer story driven by technology and new modes of delivery.AVCJ AWARDS 2021
FUNDRAISING OF THE YEAR - VENTURE: 5Y CAPITAL
5Y Capital's history encompasses early bets on change across mobile internet, smart cars, and biotech in China. The VC firm remains committed to challenging consensus views. |
Latest News
Asian GPs slow implementation of ESG policies - survey
Asia-based private equity firms are assigning more dedicated resources to environment, social, and governance (ESG) programmes, but policy changes have slowed in the past 12 months, in part due to concerns raised internally and by LPs, according to a...
Singapore fintech start-up LXA gets $10m seed round
New Enterprise Associates (NEA) has led a USD 10m seed round for Singapore’s LXA, a financial technology start-up launched by a former Asia senior executive at The Blackstone Group.
India's InCred announces $60m round, claims unicorn status
Indian non-bank lender InCred Financial Services said it has received INR 5bn (USD 60m) at a valuation of at least USD 1bn from unnamed investors including “a global private equity fund.”
Insight leads $50m round for Australia's Roller
Insight Partners has led a USD 50m round for Australia’s Roller, a venue management software provider specializing in family fun parks.


Australia-based AirTree Ventures has established a crypto-focused vehicle alongside its latest fund. John Henderson, a partner at the firm, explained how they think about the Web3 opportunity.
China-based Fourier will use its USD 63m Series D round to support an evolution of its business model from manufacturing rehabilitation robots to providing end-to-end treatment services.
Regulatory tumult in China has not materially shaken LP faith in Asia Alternatives or the fund-of-fund manager's commitment to China – but an increased India allocation is likely in the latest vintage.
NPX Capital is creating a US-based media platform to tap rising global appetite for Korean entertainment. Early acquisitions emphasise artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and the metaverse.
Weijian Shan, CEO of PAG, discussed rising valuations, the implications of China's regulatory crackdown, heightened sensitivity around social responsibility, and escalating fund sizes.
Quadrant Private Equity's recent deals have focused on defensive, non-cyclical sectors, but the Australian GP continues to track a consumer story driven by technology and new modes of delivery.






