Investments
PE investors join $1.53b financing round for Baidu’s iQiyi
China’s iQiyi.com, a video-streaming platform majority-owned by search giant Baidu, has raised $1.53 billion from a group of private equity investors through the sale of convertible notes.
IFC set for $60m investment in SE Asian medical player
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the investment arm of the World Bank, has proposed a commitment of $60 million to IDS Medical Systems, a Hong Kong-based healthcare industry supplier for Southeast Asia.
Australia aged care: The golden years
Australia’s aged care segment continues to appeal to private equity investors. But GPs must be wary of the challenges posed by the government’s unique stake in the market
The hybrids: GPs seek to work with Australian family offices
Australia’s lower middle market is rich in investment opportunities but underpenetrated by private equity. Local family offices are increasingly keen on participating, although in their own way
VIDEO: Jenny Lee, GGV Capital
Jenny Lee, managing partner at GGV Capital, discusses the venture capital environment in China
Temasek, Hillhouse invest in China’s Mobike
Singapore’s Temasek Holdings has made a strategic investment in Mobike, a Chinese smart bike rental services start-up, while existing backer Hillhouse Capital has also re-upped.
China B2B hotel booking site raises $17m
Chinese B2B hotel booking platform Haoqiao.cn has raised RMB120 million ($17 million) in an extended Series B round led by the government-backed National SME Development Fund and China Merchants Capital.
IFC proposes investment in China-listed credit union
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the investment arm of the World Bank, has proposed an investment of up to RMB130 million ($19 million) in Chinese listed bank Qiongzhong Rural Credit Cooperative.
Global Brain backs Japan cybersecurity, driverless car play
Global Brain has led a Series A funding round of undisclosed size for Trillium, a Japanese cybersecurity company focused on the emerging autonomous vehicle industry.
Morgan Stanley PE Asia backs China XD Plastics take-private
Morgan Stanley Private Equity Asia (MSPEA) and the chairman and CEO of China XD Plastics have submitted a take-private offer that values the US-listed specialty chemicals player at approximately $260 million.
Kalaari leads $15m round for India's Urban Ladder
Kalaari Capital has led a INR1 billion ($15 million) funding round for Indian online furniture retailer Urban Ladder.
Hillhouse, FountainVest target China jobs site Zhaopin
Hillhouse Capital and FountainVest Partners are seeking to buy Zhaopin in a deal worth more than $1.1 billion, working in partnership with Australia’s Seek, the majority shareholder in the Chinese recruitment website.
IAG launches fintech incubator in Singapore
Insurance Australia Group (IAG) has agreed to establish a financial technology incubator in Singapore to focus on promoting start-ups targeting innovation in the insurance industry.
China’s Shunwei makes debut India investment
China’s Shunwei Capital Partners has made its first investment in India, contributing $3 million to the second tranche of a Series A round for used car trading platform Truebil.
Bain credit unit buys Australia aged care business
Bain Capital Credit has agreed to buy Craigcare, a residential care provider and retirement village operator in Western Australia.
VIDEO: Judith Li, Lilly Asia Ventures
Judith Li, a partner with Lilly Asia Ventures, discusses healthcare investment opportunities in China
Hong Kong's Kerogen makes Israel energy investment
Kerogen Capital, a Hong Kong-headquartered GP specializing in international energy investments, has committed an initial $50 million to a planned $1.3 billion development in gas fields off the coast of Israel.
Deal focus: CXA flexes health muscles
Singapore's CXA raises $25 million in Series B funding to build out its benefits model that helps both companies and employees fight their healthcare battles more efficiently
VCs commit $60m to US VR firm for Asia push
Several Asian VC investors have joined a $60 million Series D round for US-based virtual reality (VR) and digital cinematography technology developer Lytro to support its expansion into Asia.
NLVC leads $18m round for China clothing rental site
Northern Light Venture Capital (NLVC) has led an $18 million Series A round of funding for Ms. Paris, a Chinese online fashion rental company.
Moelis leads Series B for Australia's Rokt
Rokt, an Australia-based start-up that provides digital marketing services to e-commerce companies, has received a $15 million Series B round of funding led by Moelis Australia Asset Management.
Singapore's mClinica raises $6.3m Series A round
US-based venture capital firm Unitus Impact has led a $6.5 million Series A funding round for Singaporean healthcare technology start-up mClinica.
Impact investors and Asian banks: Developing interest
Despite the rise of non-banking finance companies, traditional banks in emerging markets still appeal to impact investors. Using them to their potential means adapting to each market
HG Capital invests $23m in Chinese CRO firm
Chinese private equity firm HG Capital has led a RMB160 million ($23 million) round of funding for Beijing Nuokangda Pharmaceutical Technology, a contract research organization (CRO).