Articles by Andrew Woodman
Korea VC: Seoul-searching
The South Korean start-up community is flourishing as early-stage investors flock to the country in search of opportunities. What is driving this renewed interest and can it last?
Navis completes buyouts in Australia, Singapore
Navis Capital Partners has completed two buyouts, acquiring Singapore-based pipe cladding manufacturer Cladtek and Australian casual dining chain operator and franchisor Dôme Coffees Australia.
GIC to set up $247m realty JV with India's Brigade Group
Singapore sovereign wealth fund GIC Private has agreed to set up a joint venture with India's Brigade Group to focus on residential real estate investments.
Polaris pays $86m for Japanese all-you-can-eat chain
Japanese mid-market buyout firm Polaris Capital has bought a 100% stake in all-you-can-eat restaurant chain Edoichi.
India messaging app raises $65m in Tiger Global-led round
Tiger Global has led a $65 million investment in Hike, the Indian mobile message app.
Stonebridge leads $3.5m round for Korean wearables maker
Stonebridge Capital has led a $3.5 million Series A round for Ybrain, a Korean start-up that makes wearables for Alzheimer's patients.
Bain-backed Skylark to raise $1.1b in Tokyo IPO
Skylark, the Japanese restaurant chain backed by Bain Capital, could raise as much $1.1 billion as it re-lists on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSX).
Hony buys $246m stake in Chinese hotel operator
Hony Capital has agreed to acquire a RMB15 billion ($246 million) stake in Chinese hotel company Shanghai Jin Jiang International Hotels Development.
Australia's UOW launches $9m seed fund
Australia's University of Wollongong (UOW) has launched a A$10 million ($9 million) seed fund to support domestic start-ups.
India's Milestone exits Acorn Logistics Parks for $24m
Milestone Capital Advisors has exited its stake in warehouse complex Acorn Warehouse & Logistics Parks for $24 million, generating a 1.5x return.
Australia's PEP in $541m partial exit from Veda
Pacific Equity Partners (PEP) has exited half its stake in credit-checking firm Veda Group in a deal worth around A$580 million ($541 million).
Carlyle in talks with China Vanke over potential $1b property deal
The Carlyle Group is in talks with real estate developer China Vanke to acquire some of its commercial properties.
PE-backed Snowman launches India IPO
Snowman Logistics, the PE-backed cold chain unit of Gateway Distriparks, is aiming to raise up to INR1.97 billion after launching its India IPO this week - the first since the country voted in a new government last May.
Resource Capital invests $3m in Australia's MZI Resources
Mining-focused private equity firm Resource Capital Funds (RCF) has invested $3 million in Australian Securities Exchange-listed mineral sands explorer MZI Resources after agreeing to add to an existing short-term loan facility of $4.5 million.
Softbank, Pantera lead $3m Series A for Korean bitcoin exchange
SoftBank Ventures Korea and Pantera Capital have led a $3 million Series A round of funding for Korean bitcoin exchange, wallet and merchant processor, Korbit.
Profile: Kaizen Private Equity's Sandeep Aneja
As founder and managing director of Asia’s only education-focused GP, Sandeep Aneja has found that a career in private equity can be a much about finding questions as funding answers
Jafco invests $2m in Japan surgical robot maker
Jafco Ventures has invested JPY200 million ($2 million) in Riverfield, a Japanese start-up that develops robotic technology for use in the healthcare sector.
Nereus Capital backs China's Hareon Solar
Nereus Capital has invested in China's Hareon Solar to support development of 150 megawatts of solar power projects in India over the next two years.
Japan mystery shopper company raises $2.2m
Mizuho Capital, Jafco Ventures and DBJ Capital have invested JPY220 million ($2.1 million) in Research and Innovation, a Tokyo-based internet market research company.
NZVIF, Taiwan NDF reach $75m first close on VC fund
The first VC fund to be supported by a co-investment partnership between New Zealand Venture Investment Fund (NZVIF) and Taiwan's National Development Fund (NDF) has reached a $75 million first close.
India's Kaizen opens US office ahead of Fund II launch
Indian education-focused GP Kaizen Private Equity has opened an office in Silicon Valley ahead of launching its first pan-Asian fund, which has a target of $120 million.
Accel leads new round for India's TaxiForSure
Accel Partners has led a Series C round of investment for Indian car rental and taxi booking site TaxiForSure.com.
India's Orios Venture raises $50m
Orios Venture Partners - a VC firm set up by Indian angel investor Rehan Yar Khan - has raised INR3 billion ($50 million) for its first fund.
Ex-Groupon HK CEO launches $10m seed fund
Former Groupon CEO for Hong Kong and Taiwan Danny Yeung raised a $10 million seed-stage investment fund following the launch of his new venture capital firm SXE Ventures.