Investments
Emerging markets share of PE fundraising reaches record high - EMPEA
Emerging markets-focused private equity funds received their largest ever share of global commitments to the asset class last year, according to the Emerging Markets Private Equity Association (EMPEA).
CVC agrees Philippines' BPO carve-out
The Philippines has supplanted India in recent years to become the call center capital of the world as its business process outsourcing (BPO) sector recorded massive growth. Revenues are expected to more than double in the next five years, reaching $25...
Headland invests in Malaysian snack foods brand
Headland Capital Partners has invested in Mamee-Double Decker Barhad, one of Malaysia's largest food and beverage firms. The details of the transaction were not disclosed.
Tech crunch: Bridging the Series A gap
On both sides of the Pacific, the venture capital industry is suffering from a dearth in Series A funding. How widespread is the problem and who is most affected?
RRJ Capital acquires kidswear brand Kingkow
RRJ Capital has acquired a 75% stake in Hong Kong-based children's wear retailer Kingkow.
Blackstone buys majority stake Maldives seaplane operator
The Blackstone Group has acquired a majority stake in two Maldives-based seaplane operators, Maldivian Air Taxi (MAT) and Tran Maldivian Airways (TMA).
Avigo, Matrix back Indian education group
Avigo Capital and Matrix Partners India have invested INR1 billion ($18.7 million) in education service provider Maharana Infrastructure and Professional Services (MIPS)
ePlanet exits agro-chemicals firm as Japan's SDS enters
ePlanet will exit Indian agro-chemicals firm Sree Ramcides Chemicals as Japan's SDS Biotech invests INR1 billion ($18.8 million) in the company for a 65% stake.
Everstone invests in Transpole Logistics
Everstone Capital has invested INR2.2 billion ($41 million) in India's Transpole Logistics. The Dehli-headquartered firm provides services including freight forwarding, warehousing and distribution.
Lunar Capital enters partnership with Pinco Pallino
Lunar Capital has entered into a partnership with Italian children's fashion brand "I Pinco Pallino" to expand its presence in China and East Asia. Under the agreement, Lunar and Pinco Pallino, which is owned by Italian private equity firm Opera, plan...
Talent tinkering: Operating partners in Asia
Operational value-add is becoming the new normal in Asia as private equity firms hire professionals with the skills to build portfolio companies. However, methods of recruitment and retention vary hugely
Japan's Aeon eyes CVC's Matahari - report
Japan's Aeon Group and a unit of Thailand's Central Group are said to be eyeing CVC Capital Partners-owned Indonesian retail group Matahari Department Store.
Softbank Ventures Korea invests $1.4m in KnowRE
Softbank Ventures Korea (SBVK), the venture capital unit of Japan's Softbank Corporation, has invested $1.4 million in KnowRe, an education technology company specializing in adaptive online learning services.
Kaizen, Bertelsmann invest in online education firm
Kaizen, an education-focused Indian private equity firm, has led a $4 million Series B round investment in Educomp Solution's subsidiary authorGen, which produces online education platform WizIQ. German global media company Bertelsmann has also participated...
Asia PE fundraising drops by one third to $46.8b in 2012
Private equity fundraising in Asia Pacific slumped by more than one third to $46.8 billion in 2012 from $72.9 billion a year ago as capital committed to China-focused vehicles dropped off markedly over the course of the year. It is the lowest annual total...
Summit Partners to invest $25m in The Iconic
Summit Partners is expected to invest $25 million into Australian fashion online retailer, The Iconic.
Samsung Ventures invests in Fixmo
Samusung Venture Investment Corp, the venture capital unit of Samsung Group, has invested in Canada's Fixmo, a mobile security solutions firm. Details of the transaction were not disclosed.
India Infoline invests in real estate project
India Infoline (IIFL) has invested INR750 million ($13.9 million) in a real-estate development project in the state of Haryana through its IIFL Domestic Series 1 Fund.
Sequoia invests $9.3m in Indian eye hospitals
Sequoia Capital has invested INR500 million ($9.3 million) in ASG Eye Hospitals, a Rajastan-based group of specialty eye hospitals. The funding will be used by the company to support expansion into central and northern India.
4Q analysis: End-of-year blues
Direct investors stand out as those around them fade; the fundraising climate continues to weaken; a few bright spots in the IPO market
China's Mailman to set up early-stage Asia fund
Mailman, a social media and digital marketing company based in China, is a forming a start-up fund that will provide Series A funding rounds.
China to see record PE deal flow in 2013 – PwC
China is likely to see record highs in terms of private equity deal volume and value in 2013, according to PricewaterhouseCoopers, as a “perfect storm” of turmoil in the global economy and a slowing domestic economy allows investors to target larger-scale...
India webinar: Relighting the fire
Investor sentiment toward Indian private equity has weakened considerably over the last year. AVCJ, supported by KPMG, hosted a webinar in December at which industry leaders assessed the various challenges
2012: That was the year that was
The broad trends and particular highlights of private equity fundraising, investment and exit activity in Asia