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JD.com-backed Farfetch to go public in US
UK-based luxury online fashion retailer Farfetch, which has received significant funding from Asian investors including China’s JD.com, has filed for a US IPO.
China’s Ascentage Pharma files for HK IPO
Ascentage Pharma, a Chinese biopharmaceutical company with several private equity backers, has filed for an IPO in Hong Kong.
Asia data center player raises $621m
AirTrunk, a Singapore-based data center provider focused on Australia, has raised A$850 million ($621 million) in senior debt financing and capital from existing investors Goldman Sachs and TPG Capital.
Singapore's Qualgro reaches $60m first close on second fund
Qualgro, a Southeast Asia and Australasia-focused VC firm that spun out from Singapore asset manager Gordian Capital, has secured a first close of $60 million on its second fund.
Singapore’s Tin Men targets $100m for debut fund
Tin Men Capital, a Southeast Asia-focused VC firm founded earlier this year, is targeting $100 million for its debut fund. The GP has committed $6.9 million to Overdrive IOT and Globaltix, marking its first two investments.
Matrix raises $300m for third India fund
Matrix Partners has raised $300 million for its third India-focused venture capital fund, which will back companies in sectors including consumer and enterprise technology and financial technology.
Rohatyn-backed Sansera files for India IPO
Indian automotive and aerospace parts manufacturer Sansera Engineering has filed for an IPO that will provide a partial exit for its private equity backer The Rohatyn Group (TRG).
Blackstone to invest $400m in Hong Kong-listed HEC Pharm
The Blackstone Group has agreed to invest $400 million in YiChang HEC Changjiang Pharmaceutical (HEC Pharm), a Chinese drug developer listed in Hong Kong, through a convertible bond issuance.
Y Combinator hires ex-Baidu COO to lead China business
Silicon Valley-based seed-stage accelerator Y Combinator (YC) has chosen Qi Lu, the former group president and COO of search giant Baidu, as the founding CEO of its China branch, YC China.
Indian e-commerce: Tipping the scales
India’s new e-commerce policy seeks to provide clarity for all industry participants, but many stakeholders are wary that the government plans to tilt the playing field against overseas players
GGV seeks $1.9b for new venture funds
Sino-US venture capital firm GGV Capital is targeting $1.88 billion for its latest fund, which like its previous fund is grouped into four separate vehicles.
Macquarie buys Asia solar platform
Green Investment Group (GIG), a global clean energy investment platform managed by Macquarie Capital, has acquired Conergy Asia & ME, a Singapore-based solar power developer owned by Goldman Sachs Asset Management and Tennenbaum Capital Partners.
Deal focus: EMR spins golden returns from Martabe
EMR Capital has secured a $1.2 billion exit from Indonesia's Martabe gold and silver mine to strategic player United Tractors
TPG-backed Dodla files for India IPO
Indian dairy firm Dodla Dairy has filed for an IPO that will provide a partial exit for its private equity backer TPG Growth, the growth investment arm of TPG Capital.
GA, Hillhouse lead $120m Series C for Chinese co-working space
MyDreamPlus, a Beijing-based co-working space provider, has raised $120 million in Series C funding led by General Atlantic (GA) and Hillhouse Capital.
KKR to buy majority stake in India's REEL for $530m
KKR has agreed to buy a 60% stake in India-based environmental services provider Ramky Enviro Engineers (REEL) for $530 million via a combination of primary and secondary investments valuing the company at $925 million.
True North to acquire orthopedics division of India’s Glenmark
True North has agreed to acquire the Indian orthopedics and pain management business of drug maker Glenmark Pharmaceuticals at a valuation of INR6.4 billion ($91.8 million).
EMR consortium exits Indonesia's Martabe to strategic player
EMR Capital, Farallon Capital, and other investors have agreed to sell their stake in Indonesia’s Martabe gold and silver mine to United Tractors, an Indonesia-listed mining business owned by global conglomerate Jardine Matheson Holdings.
PE-backed Chinese healthtech firms to merge
China-based healthcare platforms Tencent Doctorworks and Xingren.com, both of which have several private equity and venture capital investors, have agreed to merge.
China's GSR to invest $405m in US-based Overstock
Chinese private equity firm GSR Capital has agreed to invest up to $405 million in US-listed online retailer Overstock.com and its financial technology subsidiary tZero through three separate transactions.
India's Epiq closes first three investments
Epiq Capital, an India-focused private equity firm founded by Matrix Partners India co-founder Rishi Navani, has completed its first three investments in eyewear retailer Lenskart Solutions, financial technology company Mswipe, and online home rental...
TPG, MBK agree sale of Wharf T&T to Hong Kong’s HKBN
TPG Capital and MBK Partners have agreed to sell Hong Kong telecom services provider Wharf T&T to internet service provider Hong Kong Broadband Network (HKBN) at an enterprise valuation of HK$10.5 billion ($1.3 billion).
China's PE-backed Weimob applies for HK IPO
Weimob, a Shanghai-based provider of marketing and cloud services to online merchants that is backed by Tencent Holdings and several private equity firms, has filed for an IPO in Hong Kong.
India's Shadowfax raises $22m Series C
Shadowfax, an Indian online-to-offline (O2O) logistics provider focused on hyperlocal delivery, has raised a $22 million Series C round led by Nokia Growth Partners (NGP).