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India's Paragon closes first fund at $120m
Indian mid-market private equity firm Paragon Partners has closed its debut fund at $120 million.
APG commits $175m to India retail JV
Dutch pension fund manager APG Asset Management has committed $175 million to Virtuous Retail South Asia (VRSA), its India-focused retail joint venture with London-based emerging markets investment firm Xander Group.
Asian GPs see strong demand across multiple exit channels - AVCJ Forum
Private equity exits have proved strong in 2017, with a range of buyers showing an appetite for PE-backed companies, industry participants told the AVCJ Forum.
Specialization key to success in India PE – AVCJ Forum
Private equity has proven its worth as an asset class in India, but industry participants say achieving success in the market requires a specialized approach.
LPs embrace wider role in private equity – AVCJ Forum
LPs are increasingly comfortable with adopting a range of strategies in Asia’s private equity community, industry participants told the AVCJ Forum.
Japan Post Bank pursues global PE strategy – AVCJ Forum
Japan Post Bank’s has fully embraced the global remit of its recently launched private equity program, making commitments to funds around the world through fund-of-funds while considering direct investments in its home market.
Vertex co-leads $8m round for Singapore's Active.ai
Vertex Ventures, the VC arm of Singapore’s Temasek Holdings, has co-led an $8.25 million Series A round for Singapore-based financial technology platform Active.ai.
VC-backed LexinFintech files for US IPO
LexinFintech, a China-based financial technology portal backed by several VC investors, has filed for an IPO on the New York Stock Exchange.
PE ownership presents opportunities, challenges for portfolio companies – AVCJ Forum
Private equity ownership can bring significant benefit to a portfolio company, but it can also be challenging for both the investor and the investee.
Active outreach key to middle-market fundraising – AVCJ Forum
Fund managers in Asia’s middle market must demonstrate excellent customer service to make themselves stand out to increasingly overstretched LPs, industry participants told the AVCJ Forum.
Private capital essential amid changing policy environments – AVCJ Forum
As governments worldwide examine their policy commitments to sustainable development, private investors can play a pivotal role in their strategies, industry participants told the AVCJ ESG Forum.
Creador invests $33m in India's Ujjivan
Creador has invested INR2.15 billion ($32.9 million) in Ujjivan Financial Services, the publicly listed holding company for Ujjivan Small Finance Bank.
VC-backed Razer raises $504m in Hong Kong IPO
Razer, a manufacturer of gaming peripherals with several venture capital backers, has raised HK$3.93 billion ($504 million) in its Hong Kong IPO.
Japan home health tech player gets $4.4m
Nissay Capital and 2020, the Japanese investment arm of Foxconn Technology Group, have invested JPY500 million ($4.4 million) in a pre-Series B round for Tokyo-based healthcare technology start-up Triple W Japan.
Singtel Innov8, Harmony anchor Qubole's $25m Asian push
Singtel Innov8 and Harmony Partners have led a $25 million round of funding to support the Asia expansion of Qubole, a big data firm based in India and the US.
India's KKR-backed Avendus buys domestic peer Zodius
Avendus Capital, an Indian financial services firm owned by KKR, has bought technology-focused venture capital firm Zodius Capital.
Meridian, Eastern Bell in $14m round for China's Putiandi
A group of investors including Meridian Capital and Eastern Bell Venture Capital has invested RMB90 million ($13.6 million) in China-based retail property-leasing platform Putiandi.
Private debt: Feet on the ground
Investors see growing opportunity in Asian credit, but the region has proven difficult for foreign managers to address. Local expertise, particularly in emerging markets, can unlock the best returns
Aspirant to buy logistics unit from Japan's Takara
Japanese PE firm Aspirant Group has agreed to acquire Takara Chouun, a logistics subsidiary of the Takara Holdings conglomerate.
VCs join $25m round for Singapore's ShopBack
Singapore-based e-commerce aggregator ShopBack has raised a $25 million funding round from investors including East Ventures, SoftBank, and 33 Capital.
Everstone to buy India's Kenstar
The Everstone Group has agreed to buy Indian home appliance maker Kenstar from the Videocon Group.
KKR, Gaja lead $151m round for India's Avendus
KKR and Gaja Capital have led a INR9.8 billion ($151 million) investment in Avendus Capital, an Indian financial services firm owned by KKR.
Japan's ADK faces lawsuit following Bain tender offer
Bain Capital Private Equity’s buyout offer for Japan-listed advertising agency Asatsu-DK (ADK) has prompted legal action by WPP Group, the company’s largest shareholder.
India's UFO, Qube to merge, ICICI to invest
UFO Moviez, an Indian digital broadcaster with several PE backers, will merge with domestic peer Qube Cinema Technologies, with support from ICICI Venture.