Articles by Holden Mann
SBI invests Indian fintech player
Indian payments technology service Innoviti Embedded Solutions has raised a INR1.2 billion ($18.6 million) funding round led by SBI-FMO Fund.
Q&A: Singapore Exchange's Mohamed Nasser Ismail
The Singapore Exchange (SGX) has announced several initiatives aimed at supporting technology start-ups. Mohamed Nasser Ismail, head of equity capital markets (SME), explains why a more active role is necessary
Affinity submits $1.6b offer for Australia's Vocus
Affinity Equity Partners has submitted a bid to buy Australian high-speed broadband internet provider Vocus Group for about A$2.2 billion ($1.6 billion), matching an offer made by KKR.
Kalaari, Nexus back Indian online grocery marketplace
Kalaari Capital and Nexus Venture Partners have committed $8.5 million in Series A funding to Indian online grocery marketplace Jumbotail.
Unigestion raises $291m for direct opportunities fund
Wealth management firm and PE fund-of-funds Unigestion has closed a direct opportunities fund at EUR255 million ($291 million).
India's PE-backed Khadim files for IPO
Indian footwear retailer Khadim India has filed for an IPO that will provide a full exit for its PE backer Fairwinds Private Equity.
India's Droom raises $20m Series C
Indian used-car trading marketplace Droom has raised a $20 million Series C round from investors including Lightbox India Advisors and Beenos Asia.
KKR's credit unit offers $499m for Australia's Pepper
KKR Credit Advisors (KCA) has made a A$655 million ($499 million) offer for Australian mortgage lender and distressed debt servicer Pepper Group.
PE executives in government: Late to the party
With private equity executives playing an unprecedented role in the Trump administration, the advantages that PE can bring to government – and vice versa – has come into the spotlight
Carlyle-backed Tencent ebook unit files for Hong Kong IPO
China Literature, the ebook unit of China’s Tencent Holdings whose backers include The Carlyle Group and Trustbridge Partners, has filed for an IPO in Hong Kong.
Helion co-founder launches India VC fund
Sanjeev Aggarwal (pictured), a co-founder of Indian VC firm Helion Venture Partners, has joined Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani to launch a new VC fund focused on technology start-ups.
PE investors drop bids for Australia's Fairfax
Hellman & Friedman, along with a consortium led by TPG Capital and including Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan (OTPP), have withdrawn their bids to acquire Australia’s Fairfax Media.
Premji Invest commits $109m to India's Aditya Birla Capital
Premji Invest, the family office of Wipro chairman Azim Premji, has invested INR7 billion ($109 million) in Aditya Birla Capital (ABCL), the financial services arm of the Aditya Birla Group.
Baird Capital raises $310m for global mid-market fund
Baird Capital, the private investment arm of Robert W. Baird & Co, has closed its latest global mid-market fund at $310 million.
Blackstone exits Indian newspaper publisher
The Blackstone Group has exited its entire stake in Jagran Media Network, the holding company of Indian newspaper publisher and media platform Jagran Prakashan.
Sequoia-backed Prataap refiles for India IPO
Prataap Snacks, an India-based snacks maker backed by Sequoia Capital, has refiled for an IPO following a change in its shareholding structure.
IFC invests $60m in Hong Kong's idsMED
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the investment arm of the World Bank, has invested $60 million in Hong Kong-based medical supply chain solutions provider IDS Medical Systems Group (idsMED).
Zombie start-ups: On the same side
Zombie companies present a special challenge for VC investors, whose exit goals may not match the aims of the founders. Successful GPs will try to ensure a positive experience for all parties
Matrix, Falcon Edge join $31m round for India's Mswipe
Indian mobile point-of-service (POS) developer Mswipe has raised a $31 million funding round led by RNT Capital Advisors, with participation by existing investors Matrix Capital Partners, Falcon Edge Capital and DSG Consumer Partners.
KKR hires Blackstone MD to lead Japan capital markets team
KKR has selected Go Yamashita, a former managing director with The Blackstone Group, to head the KKR Capital Markets (KCM) team in Japan.
Bain, INCJ consortium named preferred bidder for Toshiba chip unit
Japanese conglomerate Toshiba has selected a consortium led by the Innovation Network Corporation of Japan (INCJ) and including Bain Capital as the preferred bidder in the sale of its Nand flash memory unit, Toshiba Memory Corporation (TMC).
Portfolio: Partners Group and Guardian Early Learning
Now on its third PE owner, Guardian Early Learning Group is building its unique brand identity in Australia’s busy childcare sector. The key has been for each party to respect the strengths and needs of the other
PE-backed IEX files for India IPO
Online energy trading platform India Energy Exchange (IEX) has filed for an IPO, providing a partial exit for several private equity backers.
Co-founders depart India VC debt provider InnoVen
Ajay Hattangdi (pictured), co-founder, group CEO and COO for India at venture debt firm InnoVen Capital, has left the firm along with co-founder and deputy CEO Vinod Murali. They plan to launch a fund of their own.