Articles by Holden Mann
IMM secures 2x return on Korea pharma investments
IMM Private Equity has fully exited its investments in Korean pharmaceutical developers Handok and Genexine.
India's Lighthouse reaches $150m first close on Fund III
Lighthouse Funds has reached a first close of $150 million on its third India-focused growth capital fund.
KKR media platform invests $80m in Singapore's GSC
Emerald Media, a pan-Asian media and entertainment platform backed by KKR, has invested $80 million in Global Sports Commerce (GSC), a Singapore-based sports technology and management business that has worked with groups such as the English Premier League...
Shunwei leads $25m Series B for US, China-based ScaleFlux
Shunwei Capital has led a $25 million Series B round for ScaleFlux, a hardware firm based in the US and China.
Brookfield, GLP launch China rooftop solar venture
Brookfield Asset Management and Singapore-based warehouse operator GLP have formed a joint venture aimed at enabling construction of rooftop solar projects in China.
India's Fireside closes first fund at $52m
Fireside Ventures, an Indian VC firm set up by Helion Venture Partners co-founder Kanwaljit Singh (pictured), has closed its debut fund at INR3.4 billion ($52 million).
Portfolio: Allegro Funds and Carpet Court
Carpet Court’s attractive growth plan was held back by its structural weaknesses. Under the ownership of Allegro Funds, the company has new focus as the leader in New Zealand’s fragmented flooring industry
ADV invests $105m in India's Feedback Infra
ADV Partners has invested INR6.85 billion ($105 million) in Indian infrastructure project advisory firm Feedback Infra.
HKTDC launches start-up incubation program
The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) has launched an incubation program for start-ups in the territory.
NIIF, DP World acquire India's PE-backed Continental
India’s National Investment & Infrastructure Fund has acquired a controlling stake in PE-backed logistics player Continental Warehousing Corporation (CWCNSL) in a joint deal with Dubai-based port operator DP World.
CLSA buys Japanese online appliance business
CLSA Capital Partners (CLSA CP) has acquired Moa Group, a Japanese online retailer primarily focused on household appliances.
Capital Square-owned Aegis to merge with US-based Startek
Indian business process outsourcing (BPO) service provider Aegis, which was acquired by Capital Square Partners last year, has agreed to merge with US-based counterpart Startek. The deal will give Capital Square control of the combined company.
Carlyle exits Asia containership joint venture
The Carlyle Group has fully exited Greater China Intermodal Investments (GCI), its Asia-focused containership-building joint venture with US-based Seaspan Corporation.
Delos Capital buys India's Sage Metals
US-based private equity firm Delos Capital has acquired Indian specialty metal products manufacturer Sage Metals for an undisclosed amount.
China's CIC exits Blackstone stake
China Investment Corporation (CIC) has exited its remaining stake in The Blackstone Group, ending an investment of nearly 11 years.
China's PE-backed Ucommune acquires domestic rival
Chinese PE-backed co-working space provider Ucommune, formerly known as UrWork, has acquired domestic industry peer Woo Space.
Long-term capital: The patient play
Permanent and long-term capital structures are an attractive proposition for a wide range of players in Asia’s PE market, but bringing them from theory into practice presents numerous challenges
India's Brand Capital appoints CEO
Brand Capital, an investment arm of India’s The Times Group, has named Sam Subramaniam as its CEO.
ChrysCapital invests $20m in India's Curatio
ChrysCapital has invested $20 million in Indian skin and hair products producer Curatio, providing a partial exit for its private equity backer Fulcrum Ventures.
Tikehau makes $50m first close on Singapore healthcare fund
European asset management firm Tikehau Capital has reached a first close of $50 million on a healthcare-focused early stage investment fund.
Burda leads $19m round for Malaysia's Carsome
Burda Principal Investments, the investment arm of European technology and media company Hubert Burda Media, has led a $19 million Series B round for Malaysian online used car marketplace Carsome.
India's Prime closes third early-stage fund at $62m
Indian VC firm Prime Venture Partners has closed its latest early-stage fund at INR4 billion ($62 million).
Fenox joins Japan's Aisin for $50m automotive fund
US-based VC firm Fenox Venture Capital has partnered with Japan-based automotive parts and systems maker Aisin Group to launch a $50 million investment vehicle aimed at automotive-related technology start-ups.
China-India tech investments: A running start
The past 12 months has seen a long-expected surge of investments into India’s technology sector by Chinese financial and strategic investors. They are providing a significant boost to the local market