Industry
Asia distress: Landslides on hold?
Investors are witnessing an uptick in turnaround opportunities based on delayed pandemic effects and a poor macro outlook. The trend remains anecdotal, but some markets could see a surge
CBC hits second close on China life science real assets fund
Specialist healthcare investor CBC Group has reached a second close on its China-focused life science real assets fund with USD 875m in commitments.
US Congressional committee targets Sequoia's China exposure
Sequoia Capital has been targeted by a US Congressional committee seeking more details on its investments in semiconductors, quantum computing, and artificial intelligence (AI) in China over the past 13 years.
AVCJ daily bulletin returns October 24
AVCJ’s daily bulletin will not be published on October 23 due to a public holiday in Hong Kong.
PayPal backs Quona, Sweef impact funds
PayPal has confirmed LP commitments of undisclosed size to funds managed by financial inclusion-focused Quona Capital and women-led businesses specialist Sweef Capital.
East targets $30m for Indonesia healthcare VC fund
East Ventures has launched a dedicated Indonesia healthcare innovation fund with a target of USD 30m.
Quadria hits $500m first close on third healthcare fund
Singapore-based healthcare specialist Quadria Capital has reached a first close of USD 500m on its third flagship fund. The target is USD 800m.
LPACs: Conflicts and complexity
The combination of a maturing Asian private equity landscape and a fast-emerging continuation fund opportunity is placing greater emphasis on the role of the LP advisory committee
3Q analysis: Dividing lines
China fundraising stays strong, across US dollar and renminbi, despite regulatory concerns; Australia confounds general slowdown in Asia PE investment; exits demonstrate promise if not results
Korea's VIG seeks $1.1b for Fund V
South Korean mid-market private equity firm VIG Partners has launched its fifth fund with a target of USD 1.1bn, seeking to replicate the even split between domestic and foreign capital achieved in the previous vintage.
Blackstone's Ed Huang switches to Asia private wealth role
Ed Huang, who has spent the last two-and-a-half years as COO of The Blackstone Group’s Asia private equity business, will become the firm’s head of private wealth solutions for the region.
AVCJ Awards 2023 - voting has closed
Voting for the 2023 AVCJ Private Equity & Venture Capital Awards has now closed. Many thanks to all those who participated.
Jungle launches Southeast Asia, India seed programme
Singapore-based Jungle Ventures has launched a Southeast Asia-India seed programme, claiming a first-of-its-kind investment structure to limit dilution for founders.
East, SV target $100m for Southeast Asia-Korea fund
Indonesia-focused East Ventures and Korea’s SV Investment have launched dedicated Southeast Asia-Korea fund with a target of USD 100m.
Shangqi hits $575m second close on renminbi fund
Shangqi Capital, a private equity affiliate of Chinese automotive manufacturer SAIC Motor, has completed a second close of CNY 4.2bn (USD 575m) on its latest renminbi-denominated fund, bettering the overall target of CNY 4bn.
Legend Star closes fifth renminbi fund on $123m
Legend Star, the China-based venture capital arm of Legend Holdings, has closed its fifth renminbi-denominated fund with more than CNY 900m (USD 124m) in commitments.
Japan's Beyond Next raises $67m for third VC fund
Japanese deep tech investor Beyond Next Ventures has achieved a first close of JPY 10bn (USD 67.1m) on its third flagship fund. The target is JPY 25bn.
Orion hits $205m first close on third Asia debt fund
Orion Capital Asia, a private credit manager that spun out from Olympus Capital Asia three years ago, has reached a first close of USD 205m on its third fund.
Emerging LPs: Fingers in every pie
As more institutional investors dip their toes into private equity for the first time, managers must understand their motivations. Frontier sovereign wealth funds are an enticing wildcard
Warburg Pincus closes global flagship fund on $17.3b
Warburg Pincus has closed its latest global flagship fund with USD 17.3bn in commitments, making it the firm’s largest fundraise in its 57-year history.
Fund focus: DSG buoyed by brand awareness
Demonstrated success in building consumer brands, India’s attractive macro story, and LPs looking to diversify their exposure within Asia are seen as key factors in DSG Consumers Partners’ fundraise
LP interview: Koda Capital
Australian wealth management platform Koda Capital eschews mainstream private equity in favour of more obscure alternatives, but what the firm really wants are managers that understand its needs
Hong Kong blockchain fund raises $100m
Hong Kong blockchain specialist CMCC Global has reached a first close on its latest financial technology and web3 fund, raising the full targeted amount of USD 100m.
TR Capital opens second India office
Secondaries investor TR Capital has established a second base in India – and sixth region-wide – with the opening of an office in New Delhi.