Articles by Holden Mann
GIC invests $50m in India's Capital First
Singapore sovereign wealth fund GIC Private has invested INR3.4 billion ($50.3 million) in Capital First, an Indian non-banking financial company (NBFC) backed by Warburg Pincus.
IFC proposes $25m investment in CompareAsiaGroup
The International Financial Corporation (IFC), the investment arm of the World Bank, has proposed an investment of up to $25 million in Hong Kong-based financial comparison platform CompareAsiaGroup.
Eight Roads backs India's IFMR Capital
Eight Roads Ventures India has invested $25 million in Indian non-banking finance company (NBFC) IFMR Capital.
Japan's Future Venture Capital expands into US
Tokyo-listed VC firm Future Venture Capital (FVC) has entered the US market, establishing a presence in Fort Collins, Colorado.
IDG, Accel invest $3m in India's Bizongo
IDG Ventures has led a $3 million Series A round for Indian business-to-business packaging marketplace Bizongo, with participation by existing investor Accel Partners.
Alibaba, Legend invest $20m in China seafood importer Gfresh
Gfresh, a China-based seafood importer and online marketplace operator, has raised $20 million from Riverhill Fund, an investment arm of Alibaba Group, and Legend Capital.
IFC proposes backing Jungle's SE Asia seed fund
The International Financial Corporation (IFC), the investment arm of the World Bank, has proposed a $2 million investment in Jungle Ventures' Southeast Asia-focused seed fund.
Alibaba-backed Lazada buys Singapore's RedMart
Lazada, a Southeast Asia-based e-commerce platform founded by Germany's Rocket Internet and recently acquired by Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group, has bought Singapore-based online grocer RedMart.
Fund focus: Blume gets early-stage boost
Blume Ventures plans a narrower approach with its second technology-focused fund
Deal focus: J-Star helps Asiro bring law online
Asiro came into being as a means of addressing the demand-supply imbalance in Japan's legal services industry. New owner J-Star will help the company expand its platform
Indonesia's Convergence Ventures closes $30m tech fund
Convergence Ventures, an early-stage VC firm based in Indonesia, has reached a final close of $30 million on its debut fund.
Warburg Pincus, 21Vianet to create China data center platform
Warburg Pincus has agreed to partner US-listed Chinese internet services provider 21Vianet on a joint venture focused on developing and acquiring data centers in China.
Jungle leads $11m Series A for Thailand's Pomelo
Jungle Ventures has led an $11 million Series A round of funding for Thailand-based online fashion retailer Pomelo.
ADIA to open Hong Kong office
Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA), a sovereign wealth fund of the government of Abu Dhabi, has announced plans to open an office in Hong Kong.
IFC proposes $100m commitment to Actis energy fund
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the investment arm of the World Bank, has proposed a $100 million investment in Actis Capital's latest emerging markets energy fund.
Sequoia leads $6m round for India's KredX
Sequoia Capital India has led a $6.3 million Series A round for Indian online financing marketplace KredX.
Actis renewables platform to buy India solar asset
Ostro Energy, an Indian renewable energy platform backed by Actis Capital, has agreed to buy a solar power project owned by Suzlon Energy.
Deal focus: Eywa brings experienced edge to generics
Eight Roads Ventures India sees considerable strengths in Eywa to tackle the lucrative US generic pharmaceuticals market
LP interview: Adams Street Partners
Yar-Ping Soo, Asia head at fund-of-funds Adams Street Partners, sees plenty of space for growth in the region's PE markets and is looking for up-and-coming managers that can tap into it
Deal focus: CDPQ takes logistics leap with TVS
CDPQ's recently opened India office sees TVS Logistics as both a uniquely healthy company and a chance for an entry into a promising sector in India
Multiples invests $110m in India's Arvind
Multiples Alternative Asset Management has agreed to invest INR7.4 billion ($110 million) in Arvind Fashions, the branded apparel distribution arm of listed Indian textile manufacturer Arvind.
MOPE invests $15m in India's Ganesh Grains
Motilal Oswal Private Equity (MOPE) has invested INR1 billion ($15 million) in Indian packaged cereals producer Ganesh Grains.
Blume Ventures closes second India fund at $60m
Blume Ventures has reached a final close of $60 million on its second India early-stage fund.
Mayfield, IIFL invest $7.5m in India's Box8
US early-stage investor Mayfield and IIFL Wealth Management have invested INR500 million ($7.5 million) of Series B funding in Indian quick service restaurant (QSR) chain and food delivery start-up Box8.