Articles by Holden Mann
Advantage acquires Japan's Ishii Sports
Advantage Partners has acquired Tokyo-based outdoor sports equipment retailer Ishii Sports.
Equis launches SE Asia's largest solar project
Renewable energy-focused developer and investor Equis Funds Group has launched Southeast Asia's largest solar energy project in the Philippines.
AION supports buyout of GE's India commercial lending business
GE Capital will sell its India commercial lending and leasing businesses to a consortium led by AION Capital Partners.
UK-based Blippar raises $54m for Asia expansion
Blippar, a UK-based developer of augmented reality, computer vision and artificial intelligence technology, has raised a $54 million Series D round to support its Asia expansion plans.
Malaysia car sale platform raises $2m Series A round
Malaysian PE fund IdeaRiverRun has led a $2 million Series A round of funding for Carsome, a local car purchasing platform.
Riverside-backed MNX in Singapore bolt-on acquisition
The Riverside Company has completed the bolt-on acquisition of Singapore-based Aero Express Logistics (AEL) to its global transportation and logistics platform MNX Global Logistics.
CPPIB ups stake in India's Kotak Mahindra Bank
Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) has invested INR11.5 billion ($170 million) in India's Kotak Mahindra Bank, picking up a stake held by Japan's Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation.
Corporate VC in China healthcare: Formula for success
Despite the rapid growth of the Chinese pharmaceutical industry, corporate venture capital so far has not built a large presence. Industry participants say this shows the market, though booming, is still immature
India budget promotes start-ups, boosts public investment
India's newest Union Budget will provide incentives to the country's entrepreneurs and a mixed bag of measures for the investment industry.
Eight Roads leads $8m round for Japan's Port
Eight Roads Ventures Japan has led a JPY900 million ($7.9 million) round of funding for Tokyo-based online content developer Port.
Matrix leads $5m Series A for India's OfBusiness
Indian business-to-business (B2B) e-commerce platform OfBusiness has raised a $5 million Series A round led by Matrix Partners India.
Accel leads $5.8m round for India's Juspay
Accel Partners has led a INR400 million ($5.8 million) Series A round for Indian mobile payments start-up Juspay.
VCs commit $15m to Indonesia's Orami
MoxyBilna, an Indonesia-based mother and baby-focused e-commerce group, has received a $15 million funding round led by Sinar Mas Digital Ventures (SMDV), and also announced a rebranding as Orami.
IDG targets $200m for third India fund
IDG Ventures has launched its third India-focused fund, with a target of $200 million.
Brookfield, Qube consider joint Asciano bid
A Brookfield Asset Management-led consortium and a group led by Qube Holdings that includes Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) and China Investment Corporation (CIC) are considering a joint A$9 billion ($6.5 billion) bid for Australian rail...
IDFC buys India toll road from Blackstone-backed NCC
IDFC Alternatives will buy a controlling stake in a Bangalore toll road from NCC Infrastructure Holdings - which is backed by The Blackstone Group - and Soma Enterprise at an enterprise value of INR7.5 billion ($109 million).
Lower middle market fundraising: Early adopters
While Australia’s lower middle market still offers opportunities for conventional GPs, some managers see growing potential in alternate fund models. Skepticism is strong among their peers
IFC commits $25m to India's VC-backed Lenskart
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the investment arm of the World Bank, has committed $25 million to Indian online eyewear retailer Lenskart.
IvyCap leads $4.5m round for India's Taskbob
IvyCap Ventures has led a INR280 million ($4.5 million) Series A round for Indian home services start-up Taskbob.
Global Brain in $13.1m round for US, Israel-based YouAppi
YouAppi, a mobile advertising analytics start-up based in Israel and the US, has raised a $13.1 million Series B round from a consortium of investors including Global Brain to support its Asia expansion.
India's VC-backed Tracxn launches start-up exit platform
Tracxn, an India-based start-up data analytics platform backed by SAIF Partners, has launched an online platform to help angel investors find exit opportunities from start-ups.
Bain, GIC, Advent buy minority stake in Quest Global
Bain Capital, GIC, and Advent International have bought a minority stake in Indian engineering services outsourcing firm Quest Global for $350 million, providing an exit for Warburg Pincus.
KKR invests in India's Max Financial Services
KKR has bought a 10% stake in Max Financial Services, a spin-off of India's Max Group that controls life insurance player Max Life.
Lightstone Ventures raises $50m Singapore fund
Lightstone Ventures has closed a $50 million fund aimed at investments in Singapore-based companies in the life-science sector.