Articles by Holden Mann
LP interview: Pantheon
Pantheon believes the growing experience of GPs in Southeast Asia comes at just the right time to take advantage of the region’s booming consumption opportunities
Lightspeed China closes Fund III at $260m
Lightspeed China Partners has reached a final close of $260 million on its third venture fund, substantially above the vehicle's $240 million target.
Bertelsmann leads $32m round for India's Lendingkart
Bertelsmann India Investments has led a $32 million Series B round for Indian finance platform Lendingkart.
Wavemaker takes over Ardent's SE Asia venture portfolio
US venture capital firm Wavemaker Partners has taken over the venture portfolio of Thailand-based Ardent Capital.
China Everbright's mezzanine fund backs Neusoft Medical
China Everbright has invested an undisclosed amount in Chinese healthcare conglomerate Neusoft Holdings through its renminbi-denominated mezzanine fund.
Waterbridge in first close on early-stage India fund - report
Waterbridge Ventures, an India-based VC firm founded by angel investor Manish Kheterpal, has reached a first close of $5 million on its fund targeting early and seed-stage investments.
GPs set for partial exits in India's Aster DM Healthcare IPO
Indian hospital chain Aster DM Healthcare has filed for an IPO, seeking to raise at least INR6.1 billion ($89 million) and providing partial exits for its PE backers Olympus Capital Asia and India Value Fund Advisors (IVFA).
Ant Financial backs Chinese insurance firm
Ant Financial, the online finance affiliate of China's Alibaba Group, has joined a consortium of investors supporting the establishment of Xinmei Mutual Life Insurance Agency.
SAIF commits $3.5m to India's FarEye
Indian logistics management software developer FarEye has raised a $3.5 million Series A round from SAIF Partners.
India's PE-backed Varun Beverages files for IPO
Varun Beverages, a major drinks manufacturer and bottler for PepsiCo in South Asia backed by several PE investors, has filed for an IPO.
SoftBank names successor to Nikesh Arora
Japanese technology conglomerate SoftBank has named a successor to COO and President Nikesh Arora, who stepped down earlier this week.
Temasek unit raises $510m through PE-backed bond issue
A unit of Singapore government-backed investment group Temasek has raised $510 million through its issuance of bonds backed by 34 private equity funds.
Creador completes exit from India's Cholamandalam
Creador has exited the remainder of its stake in India-based non-banking finance company Cholamandalam Investment and Finance (CIF) for INR2.2 billion ($32.5 million).
Portfolio: New Horizon Capital and Tachikichi
New Horizon Capital has turned around ceramics maker Tachikichi by emphasizing its unique connections to Japanese culture. Now the GP hopes that strategy can take the company beyond its old restraints
SoftBank exits Finland's Supercell to Tencent in $10.2b deal
Tencent Holdings has agreed to buy a majority stake in Finland-based mobile game developer Supercell, allowing SoftBank to exit its entire holding in the company in a deal valuing it at $10.2 billion.
SoftBank's embattled COO Nikesh Arora to step down
Nikesh Arora, the president and COO of Japanese technology conglomerate SoftBank and the presumptive successor of CEO Masayoshi Son, will step down from his positions at the company.
Indian government announces FDI liberalization
India's government will allow unlimited foreign direct investment (FDI) in a wide range of sectors, including online grocery.
KKR exits French energy firm to Australia's First State
KKR has sold its stake in French district heating provider Coriance to First State Investments, the asset management division of the Commonwealth Bank of Australia.
Tax law eased for Indian start-up investments
India's Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has implemented an exemption on income taxes for investments in some start-ups.
SAIF leads $12m round for India's ClearTax
SAIF Partners has led a $12 million Series A round for Indian online tax filing website ClearTax.
Sequoia leads $20m Series B for India's Voonik
Indian personalized fashion portal Voonik has raised a $20 million Series B round of funding led by existing investor Sequoia Capital.
Deal focus: AGIC boosts Gimatic’s global automation ambitions
Sino-European investor AGIC Capital has acquired Italy-based Gimatic with a view to boosting sales of the company's robotics components in Asia
IFC to anchor $200m round for India's Glenmark
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the investment arm of the World Bank, will anchor a planned $200 million funding round for India's Glenmark Pharmaceuticals, committing up to $75 million.
KKR to buy Korean retailer Kim's Club - report
KKR has agreed to buy Korean luxury grocery chain Kim's Club from its owner, Korean retail conglomerate E-Land Group.