Expansion
Indian TPG-backed cosmetics player Nykaa gets $13m
Nykaa, an online retailer of cosmetic and fashion products in India, has raised INR1 billion ($13 million) in a funding round led by Steadview Capital.
China AI player 4Paradigm closes $230m Series C
4Paradigm, a Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) start-up, has raised about $80 million in an extended Series C round, bringing its valuation to more than $2 billion.
L Catterton backs Japan cosmetics brand Etvos
Consumer-focused private equity firm L Catterton Asia has confirmed a significant investment of undisclosed size in Japanese cosmetics brand Etvos.
Jumpstarted: Investors target China's EV charging networks
Telaidian’s recent Series A round underlines the opportunities in China’s electric vehicle charging space. While growth seems certain, some industry dynamics have yet to play out
LeapFrog leads $55m round for India's MedGenome
MedGenome, an India-focused provider of genetic testing solutions, has raised $55 million in a funding round led by LeapFrog Investments.
Indian fintech Juspay raises $21m Series B
Juspay, a developer of mobile payment solutions for online businesses, has raised $21.6 million in a Series B round led by Vostok Emerging Finance, a Swedish investment firm.
Japan mobile banking player gets $45m Series C
Kyash, a Tokyo-based mobile banking start-up, has received $45 million in Series C funding led by Greenspring Associates and Goodwater Capital.
Hillhouse leads $1b round for China’s Yuanfudao
Chinese online education start-up Yuanfudao has seen its valuation soar to $7.8 billion on closing a $1 billion funding round led by Hillhouse Capital.
Chinese expense management specialist secures $42m
China Renaissance has led a RMB300 million ($42 million) extended Series C round for Chinese expense management solution provider Huilianyi. Additional contributions came from existing investors SBCVC, Blue Lake Capital and Z Capital.
Temasek, Tencent lead $300m round for China's MiningLamp
MiningLamp Technology, a Chinese big data company, has raised $300 million Series E led by Temasek Holdings and Tencent Holdings. Kuaishou, a local short-video sharing platform backed by Tencent, also took part in the round.
TA Associates backs tech enablement start-up
Accion Labs, a US-headquartered start-up with Asian operations that helps companies implement emerging technologies, has received a strategic growth investment by TA Associates.
Chinese smart IT services provider Udesk raises $35m
Udesk, a software-as-a-service (SaaS) provider focused on customer service systems, has raised RMB250 million ($35 million) in an extended Series C round from an undisclosed US hedge fund.
Provident Growth leads $20m round for Singapore's Horangi
Horangi, a Singaporean cybersecurity specialist, raised $20 million in a Series B round led by Provident Growth, a Southeast Asia-focused private equity firm in Hong Kong.
GP profile: GTJA Investment Group
Having established itself as a leading player in the renminbi space, China healthcare sector specialist GTJA Investment Group now wants to prove its worth to overseas LPs
Colombia VC to bridge Southeast Asia, Latin America
Latin Leap, a Colombian VC investor and start-up services provider, has launched a boutique fund targeting $20 million to help Southeast Asian companies expand into Latin America.
Norwest leads Series E for Indian NBFC Veritas Finance
Norwest Venture Partners has led a INR3.5 billion ($46 million) Series E round for Veritas Finance, an Indian non-banking finance company (NBFC) that issues loans to micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs).
Sequoia invests $171m in Chinese dairy products manufacturer
Sequoia Capital China has invested of RMB1.2 billion ($171 million) in Chinese dairy products manufacturer Junlebao, becoming the largest institutional investor with a 15.26% stake.
India’s Oyo closes Series F round at $1.5b
Indian hotel platform Oyo has concluded a $1.5 billion Series F round by raising $807 million from RA Hospitality Holdings, an entity controlled by founder and CEO Ritesh Agarwal, and SoftBank Vision Fund.
Korean second-hand goods marketplace gets $44m
Several Korean investors have committed KRW56 billion ($44 million) in funding to Bungaejangter, a local C2C mobile marketplace specializing in second-hand goods.
Deal focus: 51CTO’s prescient training pivot
Chinese IT platform 51CTO switched from online media to online training five years ago and hasn't looked back. With $20 million in Series C funding, the company wants to sustain its rise
Anchor invests in entertainment unit of Korea's Kakao
Anchor Equity Partners is paying KRW209.8 billion ($163 million) for an approximately 13% stake in the music and entertainment division of Korean internet giant Kakao.
PE targets sensual wellness: Good vibrations
A recent commitment by China’s CDH Investments to Wow Tech underlines how sensual health products such as vibrators are moving from the margins to the mainstream, globally and in Asia
Chinese insurtech player Insgeek gets $25m Series C
SIG and China Renaissance New Economy Fund have co-led a $25 million Series C round for Insgeek, a Chinese insurance technology specialist.
Everest leads $24m round for China's Cloudwise
Chinese enterprise digital solutions provider Cloudwise has raised $24 million in an extended Series D round led by Everest Venture Capital. Sequoia Capital China, WestSummit Capital, ASG and Koala Fund also participated.
