Industry
Fund focus: CITIC rides the Japan wave
CITIC Capital raises $268 million for third Japan fund, benefiting from an upturn in investor sentiment that should prove to be a boon for Japanese GPs in general
Azerbaijan fund commits $100m to e-Shang Redwood's Japan vehicle
Azerbaijan’s state oil fund (SOFAZ) has agreed to invest $100 million in a Japan-focused logistics vehicle being raised by e-Shang Redwood (ESR), a pan-Asian logistics services company that has a string of private equity backers.
Blume Ventures forms alliance with Draper Venture Network
Draper Venture Network (DVN), a global alliance of VC investors formed by US-based Tim Draper (pictured), has chosen early-stage GP Blume Ventures as its member for India.
Q&A: True North's Vishal Nevatia
India Value Fund Advisors (IVFA) recently changed its name to True North and restructured its investment team along sector lines. Vishal Nevatia, the firm’s managing partner, explains why
VIG reaches $600m final close on third Korea fund
VIG Partners has closed its third Korea-focused fund at $600 million, with support from new and existing investors including Korea’s National Pension Service (NPS).
Buyouts: More trouble in Taiwan
The collapse of a Morgan Stanley Private Equity Asia-backed bid to acquire CNS from MBK Partners once again underlines the challenges facing buyout investors in Taiwan, on entry and exit
Singapore proposes simpler regulatory framework for VCs
Singapore should make it easier for venture capital firms to establish themselves locally and take steps to attract more private equity investors to the country as part of efforts to fill the funding gap, a government-appointed panel has recommended....
New Zealand's Direct Capital closes Fund V at $270m
New Zealand-based private equity investor Direct Capital has closed its fifth buyout and growth fund at NZ$375 million ($270 million).
Bain targets $750m for Asia special situations fund
Bain Capital Credit is targeting $750 million for an Asia-focused special situations fund to pursue direct lending, mezzanine debt and distressed asset opportunities across the region.
AGIC closes Asia-Europe fund at $1b
AGIC Capital, which invests in European high-end manufacturing companies with expansion potential in Asia, has closed its debut fund on target at $1 billion.
MSPEA, Far EasTone abandon bid for Taiwan's CNS
Morgan Stanley Private Equity Asia (MSPEA) and Far EasTone Telecommunications have withdrawn their bid for Taiwan cable TV operator China Network Systems (CNS) after the deal became bogged down by regulatory reviews.
Former SCPE ASEAN head Bert Kwan joins Northstar
Bert Kwan, who served as head of ASEAN private equity at Standard Chartered Private Equity (SCPE) until November of last year, has joined Northstar Group as a managing director.
Unigestion acquires European rival Akina
Switzerland-based wealth management firm and PE fund-of-funds Unigestion has acquired the Europe-focused private equity business of its rival Akina Partners.
India's Sathguru launches $100m agritech fund
India-based Sathguru Management Consultants has launched a $100 million fund to invest in start-ups focused on innovation in the food and agriculture sector.
Longreach achieves first close on North Asia buyout fund
The Longreach Group is understood to have reached a first close of approximately $200 million on its third North Asia-focused mid-market buyout fund, which has a particular focus on Japan. The full target is $650 million.
Q&A: STIC Investments' Hans Jung
STIC Investments has raised $530 million for a fund that will target restructuring opportunities involving Korean conglomerates. Executive Managing Partner Hans Jung explains the strategy
Renminbi fundraising: Policy power
The launch of several huge government-backed funds has skewed renminbi-denominated fundraising in China. What does their arrival mean for valuations and for the nascent independent LP community?
CITIC Capital closes third Japan fund at $268m
CITIC Capital Partners has achieved a final close on its third Japan buyout fund at the hard cap of JPY30 billion ($268 million). Three investments have already been made from the vehicle across retail and healthcare.
HK's Delphinium in $16m first close on female-focused fund
Delphinium Capital Partners, a Hong Kong-based GP formed by Harmony Asset Management executive Vivian Yan, has reached a first close of $16 million on its debut fund, which focuses on Asian female-led companies.
Stellaris reaches $50m first close on India VC fund
Stellaris Venture Partners, a Indian venture capital firm that spun out from Helion Venture Partners, has reached a first close of $50 million on its debut fund. The full target is $100 million.
VIDEO: Kim Yong Kook, Invest Korea
Kim Yong Kook, head of Invest Korea, discusses key trends in the country's investment environment
Ride-hailing app Grab launches $100m Indonesia VC fund
Southeast Asian ride-hailing app operator Grab has created a $100 million fund to invest in Indonesian start-ups as part of its expansion plan in the country.
India budget promotes foreign investment, clarifies PE tax
India’s new Union Budget includes several measures intended to provide much-needed clarity related to tax burdens for investors in Indian companies including private equity funds.
IFC considers $20m commitment to IDG India fund
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the investment arm of the World Bank, has proposed a commitment of up to $20 million in IDG Ventures’ third India-focused fund.