KKR media platform leads $65m round for Southeast Asia's aCommerce
Emerald Media, an Asian investment platform created by KKR, has led a $65 million Series B funding round for Thailand-based online retailing services company aCommerce.
Existing backers Blue Sky Alternative Investments, MDI Ventures and DKSH also participated. The capital will be used to build out the company’s technology platform and expand activities across Southeast...
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