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China Everbright boosts exposure to Haiyin's cross-border fund
China Everbright has committed an additional $15 million to Haiyin Capital’s latest VC fund, also claiming co-investment rights in the fund's US portfolio companies.
Blackstone changes up Asia leadership
The Blackstone Group has appointed Chris Heady as chairman for the Asia Pacific region. He will retain his existing responsibilities as head of real estate in the region.
EIG hires KKR's Rex Chung as co-head of Asia
EIG Global Energy Partners has hired Rex Chung, formerly of KKR, as managing director and co-head of Asia. He will be based in Hong Kong.
KKR closes $3.3b global special situations fund
KKR has reached a final close of $3.3 billion for its second global KKR Special Situations Fund (KSSF), which will target investments in distressed or event-driven situations.
US-based EVC launches $50m India fund
Entrepreneurship & Venture Capital (EVC) has launched a $50 million fund to focus on early-stage technology investments in India.
CITIC Capital targets $1.5b for China fund
CITIC Capital Partners is targeting $1.5 billion for its latest China-focused private equity fund, having combined the teams that previously pursued separate China and international strategies.
AVCJ daily bulletin returns April 5
AVCJ's daily bulletin will not be published on April 4 due to a public holiday in Hong Kong for the Ching Ming Festival.
China's Suning targets $7.7b for stand-alone investment arm
Chinese electronics retailer Suning Commerce Group will create an investment division with a view to reaching RMB50 billion ($7.7 billion) in assets under management. It is part of a strategic transformation through which the company is looking to establish...
India broadens e-commerce FDI rules
India's government has introduced new regulations to allow 100% foreign direct investment (FDI) in online marketplaces and limit discount offerings by e-commerce companies.
Warburg Pincus seeks $2b for China fund
Warburg Pincus is seeking to raise $2 billion for a new China-dedicated fund, which will make investments in the country alongside its latest $13.4 billion global fund.
APG, Piramal commit $132m to India's Essel Green Energy
Dutch pension fund manager APG Asset Management has committed $132 million, alongside Piramal Enterprises, to Essel Green Energy, the solar power platform of India's Essel Group.
KKR to exit Alliance Tire to Japan's Yokohama
Japanese tire manufacturer Yokohama Rubber has agreed to acquire India's KKR-backed Alliance Tire Group for $1.2 billion.
Cherubic launches $120m fund for US, China
Early-stage venture capital firm Cherubic Ventures is targeting $120 million for its latest fund aimed at investments in the US and China.
Gobi, Mavcap launch $14.5m ASEAN seed fund
Gobi Partners and Malaysia Venture Capital Management (Mavcap) have launched a MYR60 million ($14.5 million) fund that will make seed-stage investments across Southeast Asia.
AVCJ daily bulletin returns March 29
AVCJ's daily bulletin will take a short break for the Easter holiday. Publication will resume on March 29.
Australia's CHAMP Ventures postpones fundraise
CHAMP Ventures has postponed the launch of its eighth fund by six months. The Australian GP was expected to return to market in the first half of this year, having closed its previous vehicle in 2012.
PE investors make part-exit from IMAX China
CMC Capital Partners and FountainVest Partners have made a partial exit from IMAX China after agreeing to an extended lock-up period for the rest of their shares.
Advent raises $13b for global fund
Advent International has closed its eighth global fund at the hard cap of $13 billion after approximately six months in the market.
Japan's GPIF appoints new president
Japan’s Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF) has appointed Norihiro Takahashi, a long-standing executive at Norinchukin Bank, as its president.
Asian outlier: Standard Chartered and secondaries direct
Over the past three years, Standard Chartered has completed Asia’s largest secondary direct deal and put its PE unit in a position to raise fresh capital. But it is not necessarily a harbinger of things to come
Renminbi fund-of-funds: Commercial remit
Renminbi-denominated fund-of-funds have found a new lease of life in China as new private sector entrants and reformed state-backed incumbents look to tap a growing domestic LP base
Sequoia targets $1.45b for China VC, growth funds
Sequoia Capital is expected to raise up to $1.45 billion for its latest China venture and growth funds, having penciled in April 7 for a final close.
NZVIF commits $13.5m to Movac's fourth fund
New Zealand Venture Investment Fund (NZVIF) has committed NZ$20 million ($13.5 million) to the fourth fund of domestic early-stage investor Movac Partners.
Altos closes second Korea VC fund at $110m
US-based venture capital firm Altos Ventures has closed its second Korean Opportunity Fund (KOF) at the hard cap of $110 million.