Articles by Tim Burroughs
China PE compensation premium is shrinking - survey
The premium traditionally paid for deal-making talent in China over other Asian jurisdictions is narrowing and in some cases has turned into a deficit – in what might be seen as evidence of GPs looking to strengthen their coverage beyond the region’s...
Advent to buy control of Indian snacks producer DFM
Advent International has agreed to acquire a 67.9% stake in Indian snacks manufacturer DFM Foods from investors including WestBridge Capital for INR8.52 billion ($118.7 million). It has made an open offer to buy a further 26% of the company for INR3.26...
Partners Group finds proxy for China sports boom
From Adidas to Li Ning, sportswear brands are expanding aggressively in China. Recent Partners Group acquisition BCR Group is among the leaders in a $2 billion industry that furnishes new stores
LPs warn of co-investment risks - AVCJ Forum
The boom in LP appetite for co-investment has made it harder to secure access to deals and created adverse selection risk as private equity firms push beyond their comfort zone, investors told the AVCJ Korea Forum.
GIC-backed Metro Pacific Hospital files for Philippines IPO
Metro Pacific Hospitals Holdings (MPHH), a unit of Philippines-based conglomerate Metro Pacific Investments Corp. (MPIC), has filed for a domestic IPO. GIC is a minority shareholder in the business.
KKR buys majority stake in India's EuroKids from Gaja
KKR has acquired a majority stake in Indian education services provider EuroKids International, facilitating a full exit for local GP Gaja Capital with a 6x return.
Permira positions Topcast as pan-Asian roll-up play
Permira bought aircraft parts distributor Topcast Aviation Suppliers in expectation of robust business growth as Asian fleets increase in size and age. Further upside could come through consolidation
Partners for Growth seals debut Indonesia venture debt deal
US venture debt provider Partners for Growth (PFC) has completed its first deal in Indonesia – and one of its largest in Asia Pacific – by extending a $20 million credit line to digital credit start-up Kredivo.
China's Quan Capital raises $275m for second healthcare fund
Quan Capital, a healthcare-focused venture capital firm established by the founder of US-listed Chinese drug developer Zai Lab, has closed its second fund with $275 million in commitments.
Ex-Carlyle executive named head of buyouts at CDIB
CDIB Capital has appointed Alex Ying, who previously spent nearly 20 years with The Carlyle Group, as head of its newly created buyout group.
Placement agents: Perfect partners?
Once a private equity firm selects a placement agent, they might be working hand in glove on a fundraise for the next two years. A strong mutual understanding increases the chances of a favorable outcome
Fund focus: China’s Xiang He hits $425m hard cap on Fund II
Baidu spin-out Xiang He Capital draws on networks and experience from the corporate sphere to differentiate itself in China’s VC market. It has $425 million in dry powder to put this proposition to the test
Boyu co-founder Mary Ma dies at 66
Mary Ma, the long-serving Lenovo Group executive who forged a second career in private equity with TPG Capital and Boyu Capital, has died aged 66.
Hosen targets $750m for fourth China fund
China-based food and agriculture specialist Hosen Capital is looking to raise $750 million for its fourth fund.
VIG secures 3.2x return on Korea's HiParking
VIG Partners has agreed to sell Korean parking management business HiParking to Humax, a consumer electronics manufacturer, for KRW170 billion ($141 million).
VCs to exit China job site as Meitu buys majority stake
Northern Light Venture Capital (NLVC), SBCVC and Hotung Venture Group will exit Chinese online recruitment platform Dajie.com after Meitu agreed to buy a majority stake in the business. The valuation of $88.4 million represents a small premium to the...
Korea culture plays: Brands apart
Korean pop music is being used as a marketing tool for a long tail of consumers products and services. While investors are keen to leverage star power, they recognize it doesn’t last forever
IDG-backed Superdata files for Hong Kong IPO
Superdata Software, a Chinese enterprise management software provider that has been backed by different IDG Capital entities for more than 20 years, has filed for an IPO in Hong Kong.
Korea cross-border consumer: Dining out
Restaurant chains can potentially ride on the tailwinds generated by demand for Korean cultural exports, but strong execution is ultimately the key factor in overseas expansion
AVCJ Awards 2019 - Nominations have closed
Nominations for the 2019 AVCJ Private Equity & Venture Capital Awards is September 26. Many thanks to all who participated. The voting stage will commence within a fortnight.
CITIC joins $34m round for Japanese e-commerce platform
CITIC Capital has participated in a JPY3.6 billion ($34.1 million) funding round for Active Sonar, operator of Reclo, a Japanese online re-selling platform for luxury brands.
PE and diversity: Reaching out
Should the private equity industry's efforts to redress its gender balance extend to selling students on the asset class as a fulfilling, long-term career option?
Qiming's J.P. Gan reaches first close on spin-out fund
J.P. Gan (pictured), who spent 12 years with Qiming Venture Partners before striking out on his own earlier this year, has reached a first close of $163 million on his debut China fund.
Fund focus: CITIC Capital eyes divestment opportunity
CITIC Capital has scaled up for its latest China fund, raising 75% more capital than in the previous vintage. The buyout-focused GP expects tighter liquidity to drive more corporate carve-outs