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India's Anicut hits $36m second close on VC fund
India's Anicut hits $36m second close on VC fund

Indian early-stage investor Anicut Capital has achieved a second close of about INR 3bn on its latest fund. The target is INR 5bn with a greenshoe of INR 250m.

  • South Asia
  • 06 September 2023
Indonesia VC: Institutional upgrade?
Indonesia VC: Institutional upgrade?

Having won early support from as assortment of local conglomerates, Indonesian venture capital firms must now demonstrate their independence when pitching international LPs

  • Southeast Asia
  • 05 September 2023
Fund focus: 3one4's governance gambit
Fund focus: 3one4's governance gambit

India’s 3one4 Capital credits a strong governance policy for rising institutional participation in its latest VC fund. Maintaining a global-local balance in the LP base is becoming crucial

  • South Asia
  • 05 September 2023
Indonesia's Venturra teams up with Dasym for next fundraise
Indonesia's Venturra teams up with Dasym for next fundraise

Indonesian venture capital firm Venturra has teamed up with Netherlands-based investment group Dasym to institutionalise operations ahead of the launch of its next fund.

  • Southeast Asia
  • 28 August 2023
LP interview: India's Catamaran
LP interview: India's Catamaran

Catamaran brings a global, tech-savvy approach to private equity that sets it apart from most Indian family offices. A strong historical focus on digital inclusion is now extending into manufacturing

  • South Asia
  • 22 August 2023
China's ClearVue closes debut blockchain fund on $50m
China's ClearVue closes debut blockchain fund on $50m

ClearVue Partners (CVP), a China-focused investor in consumer and technology, has announced a final close of USD 50m on its blockchain technology fund - without adding any capital to the first close 12 months ago.

  • Greater China
  • 16 August 2023
Japan's Mixi launches $50m India VC fund
Japan's Mixi launches $50m India VC fund

Japanese social media company Mixi has set up a USD 50m corporate venture capital fund targeting Indian start-ups.

  • North Asia
  • 15 August 2023
Gobi reaches $256m target for Greater Bay Area fund
Gobi reaches $256m target for Greater Bay Area fund

Gobi Partners has reached its HKD 2bn (USD 256m) target for AEF Greater Bay Area (GBA) Fund, the successor to Alibaba Hong Kong Entrepreneurs Fund, according to Chibo Tang, a managing partner with the firm.

  • Greater China
  • 11 August 2023
Malaysia's Vynn achieves first close on second VC fund
Malaysia's Vynn achieves first close on second VC fund

Malaysia-based early-stage investor Vynn Capital has reached a first close of unspecified size on its second fund, with strong support from corporates and family offices in Southeast Asia.

  • Southeast Asia
  • 11 August 2023
Australia's Side Stage hits first close on VC fund
Australia's Side Stage hits first close on VC fund

Side Stage Ventures, an Australian early-stage investor set up last year, has reached a first close of AUD 15m (USD 9.8m) on its debut fund. The target is AUD 30m.

  • Australasia
  • 10 August 2023
India's Elev8 hits $67m first close on maiden fund
India's Elev8 hits $67m first close on maiden fund

India’s Elev8 Venture Partners has reached a first close of USD 67m on its debut growth-stage venture fund with Korea’s KB Investment as the anchor LP. The target is USD 200m.

  • South Asia
  • 08 August 2023
India's Pi Ventures closes second fund with $85m
India's Pi Ventures closes second fund with $85m

India’s Pi Ventures, an artificial intelligence (AI) and deep tech specialist, has closed its second fund with INR 7bn (USD 85m) in commitments.

  • South Asia
  • 07 August 2023
Japan's Miyako targets $140m for third VC fund
Japan's Miyako targets $140m for third VC fund

Japan’s Miyako Capital, an independent VC firm affiliated with Kyoto University, has launched its third deep tech fund with a target of JPY 20bn (USD 140.2m).

  • North Asia
  • 07 August 2023
AVCJ Awards 2023 - nominations have closed
AVCJ Awards 2023 - nominations have closed

Nominations for the 2023 AVCJ Private Equity & Venture Capital Awards have now closed. Thanks to all who participated. Voting will open in about two weeks.

  • Performance
  • 07 August 2023
5Y seeks $700m for latest China VC fund
5Y seeks $700m for latest China VC fund

China-focused 5Y Capital has set a target of USD 700m for its latest venture capital fund – in line with what the manager raised in the previous vintage.

  • Greater China
  • 03 August 2023
India's Together seeks $150m for second VC fund
India's Together seeks $150m for second VC fund

India’s Together Fund, an early-stage VC firm focused on artificial intelligence (AI) and software-as-a-service (SaaS), has reached a first close of undisclosed size on its second fund. The target is $150m.

  • South Asia
  • 28 July 2023
Goodwater raises $1b across two funds
Goodwater raises $1b across two funds

Goodwater Capital, a US-based VC firm with a presence in Korea and significant Asia exposure, has raised USD 1bn across two funds. It brings assets under management to USD 3.3bn.

  • North America
  • 27 July 2023
Australia's Main Sequence hits $305m first close on Fund III
Australia's Main Sequence hits $305m first close on Fund III

Australian deep tech VC firm Main Sequence has reached a AUD 450m (USD 305m) first close on its third fund, bringing overall funds under management to about AUD 1bn.

  • Australasia
  • 26 July 2023
Japanese power producer Jera launches $300m VC unit
Japanese power producer Jera launches $300m VC unit

Japanese power producer and utility Jera has launched a USD 300m venture capital programme aimed at sustainability-themed technology start-ups and related funds.

  • North Asia
  • 24 July 2023
Eurazeo draws on Asian support for $448m smart city fund
Eurazeo draws on Asian support for $448m smart city fund

France-based GP Eurazeo won support from several Asian institutional investors for its latest smart city fund, which has closed on EUR 400m (USD 445m). The vehicle is also expected to deploy significantly in the region.

  • Europe
  • 21 July 2023
Asia fundraising frustrates in first half of 2023
Asia fundraising frustrates in first half of 2023

Asia PE fundraising reached USD 60.3bn in the first half of 2023, down 7.6% year-on-year, but the total was still skewed upwards by activity in the renminbi-denominated space. Capital committed to US dollar funds alone was USD 21.8bn, down from USD 48.2bn....

  • Fundraising
  • 21 July 2023
Japan's Angel Bridge closes third fund on $72m
Japan's Angel Bridge closes third fund on $72m

Japanese early-stage investor Angel Bridge has closed its third fund with JPY 10bn (USD 72m) in commitments from local investors.

  • North Asia
  • 20 July 2023
China's Qiming appoints Qualcomm investor as venture partner
China's Qiming appoints Qualcomm investor as venture partner

Qiming Venture Partners has appointed James Shen, previously a managing partner at Qualcomm Ventures, as a venture partner.

  • Greater China
  • 19 July 2023
Japan's 01Booster Capital closes debut fund
Japan's 01Booster Capital closes debut fund

01Booster Capital, a Japanese accelerator and VC investor set up in 2012, has closed its debut fund at an undeclared size. It was launched in late 2021.

  • North Asia
  • 18 July 2023
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