IPO
Hong Kong to accept New Third Board companies
Chinese companies listed on the National Equities Exchange & Quotation (NEEQ) – a market aimed at smaller, less proven companies and qualified investors – will be encouraged to go public in Hong Kong.
Indonesia tech IPOs: Fringe benefits
The Indonesia Stock Exchange has seen the first IPOs of domestic tech start-ups in Kioson and M Cash. The appeal of these listings may lie chiefly on the non-financial side
VC-backed YY spin-out Huya files for US IPO
Huya, a Chinese game broadcasting business that spun out from social networking platform YY and raised capital from Tencent Holdings and several VC investors, has filed for an IPO in the US.
1Q analysis: The inevitable slow start
Traditional buyouts slip into the shade, allowing education and technology to shine; China IPOs and secondary buyouts stay strong in a weak exit market; fundraising suffers an early-year blip
Everstone-backed Crystal files for India IPO
Crystal Crop Protection, an India-based agricultural chemicals producer, has filed for an IPO that will provide an exit for its private equity backer Everstone Capital.
China’s PE-backed Liepin files for Hong Kong IPO
Wise Talent Information Technology, a PE-backed company that operates Chinese online recruitment services platform Leipin, has filed for a Hong Kong IPO.
PE-owned Qualitas Medical targets Singapore IPO
Southern Capital Group is making another attempt to list Qualitas Medical, its Malaysia-based healthcare services provider, on the Singapore Stock Exchange. Partners Group is also an investor in the business.
China's Bilibili completes $483m US IPO
Bilibili, a VC-backed Chinese animation streaming platform, ended its first day of trading on NASDAQ slightly below its IPO price following a $483 million offering.
India's PE-backed Atria files for IPO
Indian broadband service provider Atria Convergence Technologies has filed for an IPO that will provide partial exits for its PE backers TA Associates and True North.
China unicorn total surpasses 160
China had 164 unicorns worth a collective $628.4 billion at the end of last year, a government report stated, as the prospect of A-share listings by domestic internet companies was once again raised.
PE-backed Sunlands completes $149m US IPO
Private equity-backed Sunlands Online Education ended its first day of trading on the New York Stock Exchange marginally below its IPO price following a $149.5 million offering.
China's VC-backed 51 Credit Card files for HK IPO
Chinese online credit card management platform 51 Credit Card, which is backed by a handful of VC and strategic investors, has filed for a Hong Kong IPO.
Hong Kong IPOs: Open season
Hong Kong is proposing to loosen its listing requirements - with a view to attracting Chinese technology IPOs - in a measured way. However, changes of such significance are rarely implemented smoothly
CSRC eases rules for VC firms to exit start-ups
Shares held by venture capital investors will be subject to a shorter lock-up period after their portfolio companies list on Chinese stock exchanges in a move designed to encourage long-term investment.
China video-streaming player Bilibili files for US IPO
Bilibili, a China-based video-streaming platform backed by a handful of PE and strategic investors, has filed for an US IPO.
TA-backed TCNS files for India IPO
Indian women’s apparel retailer TCNS Clothing has filed for an IPO that will provide a partial exit for private equity investor TA Associates.
Primavera-backed Chinese education player targets US IPO
Sunlands Online Education Group, a post-secondary and professional education services business backed by Primavera Capital, has filed for a US IPO.
VC-backed Taiwan drug maker files for US IPO
Taiwan Liposome, a venture capital-backed manufacturer of pain medication and treatments for eye conditions, has filed for a NASDAQ IPO.
PE-backed NBFC Indostar files for India IPO
Indostar Capital Finance (ICF), an Indian non-banking finance company (NBFC) backed by Everstone Capital and other PE investors, has filed for an IPO.
New Zealand PE: Hidden gem
Private equity is taking a bigger piece of New Zealand’s small economic pie. Investors must act opportunistically to exploit substantial potential in an inconspicuous but engaging middle market
VC-backed Chinese wearables maker seals $110m US IPO
Huami, a Chinese wearables manufacturer that has a strategic relationship with smart phone maker Xiaomi and several venture capital backers, has raised $110 million in its US IPO.
Lakeshore invests in Thai wellness brand
Lakeshore Capital has invested an undisclosed amount in Thailand-based personal care brand Panpuri.
Quadria-backed Capricorn files for India IPO
India-based food processing company Capricorn Food Products has filed for an IPO that will provide a partial exit for private equity backer Quadria Capital.
VC holding periods: Delayed gratification
The traditional IPO exit timeline for early-stage investors is being pushed out as technology companies raise additional private funding rounds. A more thoughtful approach to securing liquidity is often required