Funds
GLP launches $1.1bn Vietnam logistics fund
GLP, a regional logistics platform that makes private equity investments in ancillary businesses and technologies, has launched its debut Vietnam fund with USD 1.1bn in commitments.
River Head Capital hits first close on latest reminbi fund
China’s River Head Capital has achieved a first close on its second Innovation Growth Fund, a renminbi-denominated vehicle that has an overall target of CNY 2bn (USD 135m).
Brookfield backs Sequoia China's new economy infra fund
Sequoia Capital China has raised a new economy infrastructure fund – which will invest in the likes of logistics, data centres, and life science parks – with Brookfield serving as the largest LP.
EverSource closes India climate impact fund on $741m
EverSource Capital has reached a final close of USD 741m on what is being called India’s largest climate impact fund.
Fund focus: Ince eyes global entrepreneurs
Blockchain, hardware, and entrepreneurs going global are on the agenda for Ince Capital Partners’ second fund, which closed above target despite LPs getting spooked by the tech sector crackdown
Deal focus: India's Prime Venture secures four-year extension
Foundation Private Equity has made its first foray into India, taking out all the LPs in Prime Venture Partners' debut fund through a tender offer process
Fund focus: Eastern Bell targets digitalisation
As a supply chain specialist, Eastern Bell Capital claims to have a differentiated take on China industrial digitalisation. It has USD 800m in dry powder to prove this thesis
Profile: Alkemi Growth Capital's Alka Goel
A trail of haphazard jobs helped flesh out Alka Goel’s adventurousness and people skills before she established Indian healthcare and wellness specialist Alkemi Growth Capital
India sports: In it to win it
Private equity interest in the commercialisation of sport globally is filtering through to India, with a couple of high-profile cricket deals. What other franchises and rights owners could be up for grabs?
China's Ince raises $700m across two funds
Ince Capital, a Chinese venture capital firm established by J.P. Gan, formerly a managing partner at Qiming Venture Partners, has raised USD 700m for its second fund and for an accompanying vehicle aimed at later-stage opportunities.
China's Linear Capital raises $500m
Linear Capital, a China-based, technology-focused investment firm, has raised USD 500m for its fifth US dollar-denominated fund and its second opportunity Fund. It brings the firm’s total assets under management to USD 2bn.
Singapore's Azalea raises second fund-of-funds
Temasek Holdings-owned Azalea Asset Management has raised USD 805m for a second fund-of-funds intended to broaden investor access to private equity.
Jafco closes latest Asia VC fund at $130m
Japanese venture capital firm Jafco has closed its latest Asia fund with USD 130m in commitments. It will focus on China, India, and Southeast Asia.
Eastern Bell raises $2b across US dollar, renminbi funds
Eastern Bell Capital has closed its second US dollar-denominated fund and its sixth renminbi-denominated fund with aggregate commitments of more than CNY 13bn (USD 2bn).
Northstar raises $590m for fifth Southeast Asia fund
Northstar Group has closed its fifth Southeast Asia-focused fund with $590 million in commitments. The target was $800 million.
Openspace promotes growth fund head to partner
Jessica Huang Pouleur, who was recruited by Openspace Ventures last year to lead the Southeast Asia-focused venture capital firm’s growth equity strategy, has been promoted to partner.
NewQuest set for TPG windfall if Fund V hits $1.75b
The management team of Asia secondaries specialist NewQuest Capital Partners stands to receive a $10 million payout if the firm raises $1.75 billion for its fifth fund, as part of TPG’s acquisition agreement.
Singapore's 1982 hits $12.5m first close on seed fund
Singapore’s 1982 Ventures has reached a $12.5 million first close on its debut seed fund, which will focus on financial technology in Southeast Asia. The target is $15 million.
2022 preview: China fundraising
Investors held fire on commitments to China managers amid uncertainty over regulatory reforms. Industry participants hope the government will provide clarity, but the fear LPs won’t hurry back
Japan's Global Brain launches two VC funds, expands global remit
Japan’s Global Brain has launched its eighth flagship VC fund, seeking JPY40 billion ($352 million) for a more international-facing mandate. It has also launched a follow-on fund targeting JPY10 billion.
Circulate hits second close on climate tech fund
Circulate Capital, a Singapore-based GP dedicated to reducing plastics pollution, has reached a second close of $25 million on its second fund.
Fund focus: Lightspeed bets on green-tech
Green-tech is the latest big idea being championed by Lightspeed China Partners. It has inspired a change in the firm’s name and it will underpin deployment of the new $920 million fund
LP interview: Pictet
Switzerland-headquartered private bank Pictet is adding headcount in Asia – to assess investments as well as woo clients – as the introduction of new strategies increases exposure to the region
Fund focus: AC Ventures hits its stride early
AC Ventures rallies global investors for an Indonesia-heavy Southeast Asia thesis, more than doubling its expected corpus as pandemic disruption changes everything but the plan