North asia - Region - AVCJ North asia - Region Japan's LayerX extends Series A to $67.5m https://www.avcj.com/IMG/888/28888/layerx-185x114.jpeg https://www.avcj.com/avcj/news/3030186/japans-layerx-extends-series-a-to-usd675m https://www.avcj.com/avcj/news/3030186/japans-layerx-extends-series-a-to-usd675m https://www.avcj.com/avcj/news/3030186/japans-layerx-extends-series-a-to-usd675m Thu, 09 Nov 2023 12:44:34 +0800 Integral makes partial exit from Japan’s Skymark https://www.avcj.com/IMG/252/25252/integral-office-185x114.jpeg https://www.avcj.com/avcj/news/3030185/integral-makes-partial-exit-from-japan-s-skymark https://www.avcj.com/avcj/news/3030185/integral-makes-partial-exit-from-japan-s-skymark https://www.avcj.com/avcj/news/3030185/integral-makes-partial-exit-from-japan-s-skymark Thu, 09 Nov 2023 12:44:00 +0800 Q&A: BPEA EQT’s Jean Eric Salata https://www.avcj.com/IMG/789/23789/jean-eric-salata-baring-2019-185x114.jpeg https://www.avcj.com/avcj/interview/3030174/q-a-bpea-eqt-s-jean-eric-salata https://www.avcj.com/avcj/interview/3030174/q-a-bpea-eqt-s-jean-eric-salata https://www.avcj.com/avcj/interview/3030174/q-a-bpea-eqt-s-jean-eric-salata Wed, 08 Nov 2023 09:13:44 +0800 Asia’s LP landscape: North to south https://www.avcj.com/IMG/279/29279/airport-travel-185x114.jpeg https://www.avcj.com/avcj/analysis/3030173/asia-s-lp-landscape-north-to-south https://www.avcj.com/avcj/analysis/3030173/asia-s-lp-landscape-north-to-south https://www.avcj.com/avcj/analysis/3030173/asia-s-lp-landscape-north-to-south Wed, 08 Nov 2023 09:09:53 +0800 Japan's Sensyn Robotics raises $15m https://www.avcj.com/IMG/274/29274/sensyn-185x114.jpeg https://www.avcj.com/avcj/news/3030163/japans-sensyn-robotics-raises-usd15m https://www.avcj.com/avcj/news/3030163/japans-sensyn-robotics-raises-usd15m https://www.avcj.com/avcj/news/3030163/japans-sensyn-robotics-raises-usd15m Fri, 03 Nov 2023 12:25:28 +0800 Japanese digital alternatives platform gets pre-Series A https://www.avcj.com/IMG/649/23649/fintech-2-185x114.jpeg https://www.avcj.com/avcj/news/3030158/japanese-digital-alternatives-platform-gets-pre-series-a https://www.avcj.com/avcj/news/3030158/japanese-digital-alternatives-platform-gets-pre-series-a https://www.avcj.com/avcj/news/3030158/japanese-digital-alternatives-platform-gets-pre-series-a Thu, 02 Nov 2023 12:45:24 +0800 T Capital exits Japan confectionery business https://www.avcj.com/IMG/272/29272/sweets-confectionery-candy-185x114.jpeg https://www.avcj.com/avcj/news/3030159/t-capital-exits-japan-confectionery-business https://www.avcj.com/avcj/news/3030159/t-capital-exits-japan-confectionery-business https://www.avcj.com/avcj/news/3030159/t-capital-exits-japan-confectionery-business Thu, 02 Nov 2023 12:26:07 +0800 Hahn acquires SKC's ceramics business for $267m https://www.avcj.com/IMG/649/24649/semiconductor-manufacturing-robotics-185x114.jpeg https://www.avcj.com/avcj/news/3030154/hahn-acquires-skcs-ceramics-business-for-usd267m https://www.avcj.com/avcj/news/3030154/hahn-acquires-skcs-ceramics-business-for-usd267m https://www.avcj.com/avcj/news/3030154/hahn-acquires-skcs-ceramics-business-for-usd267m Wed, 01 Nov 2023 13:27:06 +0800 Japan's Integral agrees strategic exit for fertiliser maker Nitto FC https://www.avcj.com/IMG/059/26059/fertilizer-farm-agriculture-185x114.jpg https://www.avcj.com/avcj/news/3030153/japans-integral-agrees-strategic-exit-for-fertiliser-maker-nitto-fc https://www.avcj.com/avcj/news/3030153/japans-integral-agrees-strategic-exit-for-fertiliser-maker-nitto-fc https://www.avcj.com/avcj/news/3030153/japans-integral-agrees-strategic-exit-for-fertiliser-maker-nitto-fc Wed, 01 Nov 2023 12:59:31 +0800 Money train: Raising capital out of Asia https://www.avcj.com/IMG/265/29265/money-train-map-asia-185x114.jpeg https://www.avcj.com/avcj/analysis/3030151/money-train-raising-capital-out-of-asia https://www.avcj.com/avcj/analysis/3030151/money-train-raising-capital-out-of-asia https://www.avcj.com/avcj/analysis/3030151/money-train-raising-capital-out-of-asia Wed, 01 Nov 2023 10:03:22 +0800 Partners Group strengthens Japan private wealth coverage https://www.avcj.com/IMG/991/28991/partners-group-logo-185x114.png https://www.avcj.com/avcj/news/3030142/partners-group-strengthens-japan-private-wealth-coverage https://www.avcj.com/avcj/news/3030142/partners-group-strengthens-japan-private-wealth-coverage https://www.avcj.com/avcj/news/3030142/partners-group-strengthens-japan-private-wealth-coverage Tue, 31 Oct 2023 09:52:54 +0800 Diageo sells whisky brand to Korean turnaround investor https://www.avcj.com/IMG/929/26929/windsor-whisky-185x114.jpeg https://www.avcj.com/avcj/news/3030141/diageo-sells-whisky-brand-to-korean-turnaround-investor https://www.avcj.com/avcj/news/3030141/diageo-sells-whisky-brand-to-korean-turnaround-investor https://www.avcj.com/avcj/news/3030141/diageo-sells-whisky-brand-to-korean-turnaround-investor Mon, 30 Oct 2023 11:49:34 +0800 SparkLabs launches Korea deep tech fund https://www.avcj.com/IMG/261/29261/deep-tech-185x114.jpeg https://www.avcj.com/avcj/news/3030134/sparklabs-launches-korea-deep-tech-fund https://www.avcj.com/avcj/news/3030134/sparklabs-launches-korea-deep-tech-fund https://www.avcj.com/avcj/news/3030134/sparklabs-launches-korea-deep-tech-fund Fri, 27 Oct 2023 11:10:29 +0800 PE-owned Kokusai Electric gains on debut after $720m Japan IPO https://www.avcj.com/IMG/136/28136/stock-shares-ipo-2-185x114.jpeg https://www.avcj.com/avcj/news/3030133/pe-owned-kokusai-electric-gains-on-debut-after-usd720m-japan-ipo https://www.avcj.com/avcj/news/3030133/pe-owned-kokusai-electric-gains-on-debut-after-usd720m-japan-ipo https://www.avcj.com/avcj/news/3030133/pe-owned-kokusai-electric-gains-on-debut-after-usd720m-japan-ipo Fri, 27 Oct 2023 10:21:56 +0800 Korea's STIC to exit biofuels player to PE-backed consortium https://www.avcj.com/IMG/826/28826/plane-185x114.jpeg https://www.avcj.com/avcj/news/3030104/koreas-stic-to-exit-biofuels-player-to-pe-backed-consortium https://www.avcj.com/avcj/news/3030104/koreas-stic-to-exit-biofuels-player-to-pe-backed-consortium https://www.avcj.com/avcj/news/3030104/koreas-stic-to-exit-biofuels-player-to-pe-backed-consortium Wed, 18 Oct 2023 12:56:00 +0800 Korea's VIG seeks $1.1b for Fund V https://www.avcj.com/IMG/581/27581/korea-map-money-flag-185x114.jpeg https://www.avcj.com/avcj/news/3030096/koreas-vig-seeks-usd11b-for-fund-v https://www.avcj.com/avcj/news/3030096/koreas-vig-seeks-usd11b-for-fund-v https://www.avcj.com/avcj/news/3030096/koreas-vig-seeks-usd11b-for-fund-v Tue, 17 Oct 2023 12:39:50 +0800 Japan plant-based meat player raises $47m https://www.avcj.com/IMG/366/24366/daiz-185x114.jpeg https://www.avcj.com/avcj/news/3030085/japan-plant-based-meat-player-raises-usd47m https://www.avcj.com/avcj/news/3030085/japan-plant-based-meat-player-raises-usd47m https://www.avcj.com/avcj/news/3030085/japan-plant-based-meat-player-raises-usd47m Fri, 13 Oct 2023 12:11:43 +0800 East, SV target $100m for Southeast Asia-Korea fund https://www.avcj.com/IMG/277/28277/money-piles-counting-185x114.jpeg https://www.avcj.com/avcj/news/3030086/east-sv-target-usd100m-for-southeast-asia-korea-fund https://www.avcj.com/avcj/news/3030086/east-sv-target-usd100m-for-southeast-asia-korea-fund https://www.avcj.com/avcj/news/3030086/east-sv-target-usd100m-for-southeast-asia-korea-fund Fri, 13 Oct 2023 12:09:05 +0800 Japan's Beyond Next raises $67m for third VC fund https://www.avcj.com/IMG/233/29233/beyond-next-ventures-185x114.png https://www.avcj.com/avcj/news/3030080/japans-beyond-next-raises-usd67m-for-third-vc-fund https://www.avcj.com/avcj/news/3030080/japans-beyond-next-raises-usd67m-for-third-vc-fund https://www.avcj.com/avcj/news/3030080/japans-beyond-next-raises-usd67m-for-third-vc-fund Thu, 12 Oct 2023 11:37:59 +0800 SparkLabs launches US-listed SPAC https://www.avcj.com/IMG/229/29229/spac-dollar-money-185x114.jpeg https://www.avcj.com/avcj/news/3030064/sparklabs-launches-us-listed-spac https://www.avcj.com/avcj/news/3030064/sparklabs-launches-us-listed-spac https://www.avcj.com/avcj/news/3030064/sparklabs-launches-us-listed-spac Mon, 09 Oct 2023 10:32:41 +0800 Mubadala supports buyout of Korea's Osstem Implant https://www.avcj.com/IMG/227/29227/dentist-dental-dentures-185x114.jpeg https://www.avcj.com/avcj/news/3030062/mubadala-supports-buyout-of-koreas-osstem-implant https://www.avcj.com/avcj/news/3030062/mubadala-supports-buyout-of-koreas-osstem-implant https://www.avcj.com/avcj/news/3030062/mubadala-supports-buyout-of-koreas-osstem-implant Fri, 06 Oct 2023 12:33:25 +0800 Japan's WiL joins $27m round for health platform Micin https://www.avcj.com/IMG/621/28621/telehealth-telemedicine-healthcare-technology-doctor-185x114.jpeg https://www.avcj.com/avcj/news/3030059/japans-wil-joins-usd27m-round-for-health-platform-micin https://www.avcj.com/avcj/news/3030059/japans-wil-joins-usd27m-round-for-health-platform-micin https://www.avcj.com/avcj/news/3030059/japans-wil-joins-usd27m-round-for-health-platform-micin Fri, 06 Oct 2023 12:30:33 +0800 VC-backed streetwear retailers Kream, Soda to merge https://www.avcj.com/IMG/549/26549/shoes-sneakers-185x114.jpg https://www.avcj.com/avcj/news/3030055/vc-backed-streetwear-retailers-kream-soda-to-merge https://www.avcj.com/avcj/news/3030055/vc-backed-streetwear-retailers-kream-soda-to-merge https://www.avcj.com/avcj/news/3030055/vc-backed-streetwear-retailers-kream-soda-to-merge Thu, 05 Oct 2023 12:16:46 +0800 Q&A: ADM Capital’s Chris Botsford https://www.avcj.com/IMG/218/29218/chris-botsford-adm-185x114.jpeg https://www.avcj.com/avcj/interview/3030046/q-a-adm-capital-s-chris-botsford https://www.avcj.com/avcj/interview/3030046/q-a-adm-capital-s-chris-botsford https://www.avcj.com/avcj/interview/3030046/q-a-adm-capital-s-chris-botsford Tue, 03 Oct 2023 18:40:00 +0800 Japan's J-Star exits HR business to Longreach https://www.avcj.com/IMG/576/28576/construction-building-185x114.jpeg https://www.avcj.com/avcj/news/3030044/japans-j-star-exits-hr-business-to-longreach https://www.avcj.com/avcj/news/3030044/japans-j-star-exits-hr-business-to-longreach https://www.avcj.com/avcj/news/3030044/japans-j-star-exits-hr-business-to-longreach Tue, 03 Oct 2023 12:13:47 +0800 Bain pursues $147m acquisition of Japan's System Information https://www.avcj.com/IMG/300/26300/computer-code-2-185x114.jpeg https://www.avcj.com/avcj/news/3030032/bain-pursues-usd147m-acquisition-of-japans-system-information https://www.avcj.com/avcj/news/3030032/bain-pursues-usd147m-acquisition-of-japans-system-information https://www.avcj.com/avcj/news/3030032/bain-pursues-usd147m-acquisition-of-japans-system-information Thu, 28 Sep 2023 12:54:46 +0800 DCM adds partners in Japan, China https://www.avcj.com/IMG/941/26941/dcm-185x114.jpeg https://www.avcj.com/avcj/news/3030035/dcm-adds-partners-in-japan-china https://www.avcj.com/avcj/news/3030035/dcm-adds-partners-in-japan-china https://www.avcj.com/avcj/news/3030035/dcm-adds-partners-in-japan-china Thu, 28 Sep 2023 11:59:45 +0800 KKR-owned Kokusai Electric targets $749m Tokyo IPO https://www.avcj.com/IMG/208/28208/chip-semiconductor-circuit-185x114.jpeg https://www.avcj.com/avcj/news/3030015/kkr-owned-kokusai-electric-targets-usd749m-tokyo-ipo https://www.avcj.com/avcj/news/3030015/kkr-owned-kokusai-electric-targets-usd749m-tokyo-ipo https://www.avcj.com/avcj/news/3030015/kkr-owned-kokusai-electric-targets-usd749m-tokyo-ipo Mon, 25 Sep 2023 10:47:26 +0800 JIP-led consortium completes Toshiba tender offer https://www.avcj.com/IMG/427/28427/lazona-kawasaki-toshiba-185x114.jpeg https://www.avcj.com/avcj/news/3030009/jip-led-consortium-completes-toshiba-tender-offer https://www.avcj.com/avcj/news/3030009/jip-led-consortium-completes-toshiba-tender-offer https://www.avcj.com/avcj/news/3030009/jip-led-consortium-completes-toshiba-tender-offer Fri, 22 Sep 2023 11:39:35 +0800 L Catterton enters Japan's veterinary services space https://www.avcj.com/IMG/184/29184/veterinary-clinic-pet-185x114.jpeg https://www.avcj.com/avcj/news/3029969/l-catterton-enters-japans-veterinary-services-space https://www.avcj.com/avcj/news/3029969/l-catterton-enters-japans-veterinary-services-space https://www.avcj.com/avcj/news/3029969/l-catterton-enters-japans-veterinary-services-space Tue, 12 Sep 2023 09:24:00 +0800 Japanese warehouse robot start-up raises $84m https://www.avcj.com/IMG/174/29174/mujin-185x114.jpeg https://www.avcj.com/avcj/news/3029962/japanese-warehouse-robot-start-up-raises-usd84m https://www.avcj.com/avcj/news/3029962/japanese-warehouse-robot-start-up-raises-usd84m https://www.avcj.com/avcj/news/3029962/japanese-warehouse-robot-start-up-raises-usd84m Fri, 08 Sep 2023 11:48:11 +0800 Global Brain, Globis lead $93m round for Japan's Josys https://www.avcj.com/IMG/846/8846/technology-devices-cartoon-185x114.jpeg https://www.avcj.com/avcj/news/3029956/global-brain-globis-lead-usd93m-round-for-japans-josys https://www.avcj.com/avcj/news/3029956/global-brain-globis-lead-usd93m-round-for-japans-josys https://www.avcj.com/avcj/news/3029956/global-brain-globis-lead-usd93m-round-for-japans-josys Thu, 07 Sep 2023 11:11:08 +0800 Deal focus: Patience pays off for Trustar on Moritex https://www.avcj.com/IMG/146/29146/moritex-185x114.jpeg https://www.avcj.com/avcj/official-record/3029947/deal-focus-patience-pays-off-for-trustar-on-moritex https://www.avcj.com/avcj/official-record/3029947/deal-focus-patience-pays-off-for-trustar-on-moritex https://www.avcj.com/avcj/official-record/3029947/deal-focus-patience-pays-off-for-trustar-on-moritex Wed, 06 Sep 2023 09:23:25 +0800 Japan Industrial Partners sets $2bn hard cap for Fund VI https://www.avcj.com/IMG/154/28154/yen-japan-notes-3-185x114.jpeg https://www.avcj.com/avcj/news/3029944/japan-industrial-partners-sets-usd2bn-hard-cap-for-fund-vi https://www.avcj.com/avcj/news/3029944/japan-industrial-partners-sets-usd2bn-hard-cap-for-fund-vi https://www.avcj.com/avcj/news/3029944/japan-industrial-partners-sets-usd2bn-hard-cap-for-fund-vi Tue, 05 Sep 2023 11:24:05 +0800 Mitsui Sumitomo VC unit backs Israel fusion start-up https://www.avcj.com/IMG/163/29163/fusion-energy-185x114.jpeg https://www.avcj.com/avcj/news/3029943/mitsui-sumitomo-vc-unit-backs-israel-fusion-start-up https://www.avcj.com/avcj/news/3029943/mitsui-sumitomo-vc-unit-backs-israel-fusion-start-up https://www.avcj.com/avcj/news/3029943/mitsui-sumitomo-vc-unit-backs-israel-fusion-start-up Tue, 05 Sep 2023 11:03:58 +0800 Endeavour exits Japan automotive components maker https://www.avcj.com/IMG/874/26874/car-engine-automotive-185x114.jpeg https://www.avcj.com/avcj/news/3029942/endeavour-exits-japan-automotive-components-maker https://www.avcj.com/avcj/news/3029942/endeavour-exits-japan-automotive-components-maker https://www.avcj.com/avcj/news/3029942/endeavour-exits-japan-automotive-components-maker Tue, 05 Sep 2023 11:03:05 +0800 Carlyle pursues $221m Japan chemicals take-private https://www.avcj.com/IMG/160/29160/seiko-pmc-185x114.jpeg https://www.avcj.com/avcj/news/3029937/carlyle-pursues-usd221m-japan-chemicals-take-private https://www.avcj.com/avcj/news/3029937/carlyle-pursues-usd221m-japan-chemicals-take-private https://www.avcj.com/avcj/news/3029937/carlyle-pursues-usd221m-japan-chemicals-take-private Mon, 04 Sep 2023 12:19:33 +0800 Japanese autonomous trucking start-up raises $24m https://www.avcj.com/IMG/715/25715/tusimple-truck-road-185x114.jpeg https://www.avcj.com/avcj/news/3029936/japanese-autonomous-trucking-start-up-raises-usd24m https://www.avcj.com/avcj/news/3029936/japanese-autonomous-trucking-start-up-raises-usd24m https://www.avcj.com/avcj/news/3029936/japanese-autonomous-trucking-start-up-raises-usd24m Mon, 04 Sep 2023 11:40:27 +0800 Longreach buys Japanese assisted stretching business https://www.avcj.com/IMG/155/29155/stretching-185x114.jpeg https://www.avcj.com/avcj/news/3029930/longreach-buys-japanese-assisted-streching-business https://www.avcj.com/avcj/news/3029930/longreach-buys-japanese-assisted-streching-business https://www.avcj.com/avcj/news/3029930/longreach-buys-japanese-assisted-streching-business Fri, 01 Sep 2023 11:11:00 +0800