Articles by Allen Lee
AVCJ: A new format
After 22 years, AVCJ's weekly PDF product will be replaced by an email digest. It reflects an ongoing desire to deliver a better user experience across all our platforms
Uncertain times: The outlook for Asia
Private equity activity is lagging in Asia across fundraising, investment and exits as a result of political and economic headwinds. But there is still appetite for new managers and strategies
Women in PE: Change on the agenda
As the private equity industry continues to formalize its approach to gender diversity, deep cultural changes will define the difference between best intentions and best practice
The 20-year review
AVCJ's Japan Forum has been going for two decades, a period during which the industry has embarked on several roller-coaster journeys. For now, though, the market appears to be in good health
Simply the best: 17 years of the AVCJ Awards
The original concept for the AVCJ Private Equity & Venture Capital Awards was straightforward: to create a “fun” event that also recognized excellence in the industry in Asia.
A significant birthday
Among the various events that have contributed to the development of private equity in Asia over the 30 years since AVCJ was established, three stand out as particular game changers
Indonesia investment: Venture rising
Venture capital has come to the fore in Indonesia, propelled forward by the attractions of a youthful population, rising disposable incomes and growth in smart phone adoption
Cash in hand: India's demonetization policy
India's demonetization policy means short-term headaches for private equity, but probably long-term gains
Asian private equity: The state we're in
Based on current progress, Asia is unlikely to match the last year's fundraising, investment and exit totals in 2016. But the fundamentals that underpin most PE opportunities in the region are still there
It's good to talk: PE's communication imperative
Asian private equity has in recent years discovered the benefits of greater media and public engagement
The hothouse: Southeast Asia VC
Investors need to familiarize themselves with Southeast Asia's venture capital market so as not to miss out on a fast-developing opportunity
Spring Capital founder Vincent Chan joins Samena
Vincent Chan, founder of China-focused GP Spring Capital, has been appointed senior managing director and head of Asia at Samena Capital.
Australia: Burgeoning buyouts
Following a bumper 2015 characterized by a few very large transactions, what does this year hold in store for Australia private equity investment?
China: Volatile elements
Past experience suggests that volatility can mean opportunity for private equity investors in China
India: Out of the shadows
Anecdotal evidence from AVCJ Forums and research data are in agreement - India's private equity industry is returning to form
Asia PE 2015: Guarded optimism
Private equity deal flow this year has been fed by several big auction deals, a healthy dose of co-investment, and ever larger late-stage tech rounds
AVCJ: Under new ownership
I am proud to announce that AVCJ is now part of the Mergermarket Group. This brings to an end to Incisive Media’s nine-year tenure as owner of the AVCJ brand.
ESG in action
As a content provider for the Asian private equity industry, identifying topics that appeal to readers and conference attendees is at times challenging. As a weekly product, the journal is able to cover a wider variety of subject matter than our less-frequently-held...
The race to stay relevant
The last couple of weeks have been relatively slow as the industry shakes off the summer doldrums. We are now beginning to see more activity on the deal-making front, as well as a few interesting fund launches such as Chang Sun’s new China agribusiness...
China's stock markets: Coping with volatility
The recent fall in China's stock markets had some investors concerned about the prospects of the country's private equity market. GPs, naturally, downplayed the impact on private market activity, stressing that LPs should focus on the longer-term opportunities....
A team sport: PE and personalities
Private equity is a people business - this is an oft-repeated phrase at AVCJ events and certainly one that continues to be relevant.
Changing China: Economics and private equity
The phrase "new normal" has been used so frequently with regard to China’s economy in recent years that one wonders when it might reach its sell-by date.
Markus Ableitinger to leave Capital Dynamics
Markus Ableitinger has resigned from his position of managing director and co-head of Asia Pacific investment management at Capital Dynamics after more than 10 years with the firm.
China gold rush: Venture in bloom
Flipping through the pages of a men's magazine in an airport lounge, I can't help but notice that double-breasted suits being hailed as one of the next big trends in menswear. Yes, the Gordon Gekko look, with some updates, is back. And like the fashion...