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Centurium scales back China fund target to $1.5b
Centurium scales back China fund target to $1.5b

China-focused private equity firm Centurium Capital is looking to raise USD 1.5bn for its second US dollar-denominated fund, having originally targeted USD 2.5bn in a stop-start process that began more than three years ago.

  • Greater China
  • 24 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
Fund focus: Growtheum's Southeast Asia breakthrough
Fund focus: Growtheum's Southeast Asia breakthrough

Amit Kunal swapped a sovereign wealth fund for an independent shop at a time when fundraising was becoming difficult. Robust early deal flow helped Growtheum Capital Partners to its USD 567m final close

  • Southeast Asia
  • 22 August 2023
Forebright raises $502m for third China fund
Forebright raises $502m for third China fund

China-focused Forebright Capital has closed its third fund with USD 502m in commitments. The manager claimed to have spent about a year in the market.

  • Greater China
  • 21 August 2023
Japan's Integral files for IPO
Japan's Integral files for IPO

Japanese private equity firm Integral Corporation has been approved to go public on the Tokyo Stock Exchange via an IPO that could raise up to JPY 29.3bn (USD 201m).

  • North Asia
  • 18 August 2023
Singapore's Jungle absorbs healthcare specialist HealthXCapital
Singapore's Jungle absorbs healthcare specialist HealthXCapital

Singapore’s Jungle Ventures has ramped up its healthcare investment capacity by combining with local sector specialist HealthXCapital (HXC).

  • Southeast Asia
  • 17 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
Growtheum closes debut Southeast Asia fund on $567m
Growtheum closes debut Southeast Asia fund on $567m

Growtheum Capital Partners, a private equity firm established by the former head of GIC’s direct private equity investment group in Southeast Asia, has closed its debut fund on USD 567m, falling short of the USD 750m target set in early 2022.

  • Southeast Asia
  • 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
CVC passes $4.4b on latest Asia fundraise
CVC passes $4.4b on latest Asia fundraise

CVC Capital Partners has hit the USD 4.45bn mark on its sixth pan-Asian fund, following a first close of USD 3.5bn at the end of last year.

  • Fundraising
  • 14 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
Singapore commits $111.5m to fintech ecosystem
Singapore commits $111.5m to fintech ecosystem

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has committed to invest up to SGD 150m (USD 111.5m) over three years in the local VC and financial technology start-up ecosystem.

  • Southeast Asia
  • 11 August 2023
Singapore's Quadria secures $200m 'social' credit facility
Singapore's Quadria secures $200m 'social' credit facility

Singapore-based healthcare specialist Quadria Capital has secured a revolving credit facility of up to USD 200m for investments deemed “social projects.”

  • Southeast Asia
  • 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
Biden clamps down on US investment in Chinese technology
Biden clamps down on US investment in Chinese technology

US President Joe Biden has signed an executive order prohibiting outbound foreign investment in China that targets certain sensitive technologies, including semiconductors and microelectronics, quantum information technologies, and artificial intelligence...

  • Greater China
  • 11 August 2023
BlackRock, New Zealand launch $1.2b climate fund
BlackRock, New Zealand launch $1.2b climate fund

BlackRock will manage a climate fund launched alongside the New Zealand government with a target of NZD 2bn (USD 1.2bn). It will focus on renewable energy.

  • Australasia
  • 10 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
GLP closes $556m renminbi clean energy fund
GLP closes $556m renminbi clean energy fund

GLP Capital Partners, an alternatives fund manager controlled by warehouse operator turned logistics and infrastructure investment manager GLP, has closed a CNY 4bn (USD 556m) China clean energy fund.

  • Greater China
  • 08 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
Japan's Endeavour United closes Fund III on $370m
Japan's Endeavour United closes Fund III on $370m

Japanese middle market private equity firm Endeavour United has closed its third fund with JPY 53bn (USD 370m) in commitments, a two-thirds increase in size on the previous vintage.

  • North Asia
  • 08 August 2023
Longreach targets $800m for Japan, Greater China mandate
Longreach targets $800m for Japan, Greater China mandate

The Longreach Group is looking to raise USD 800m for its fourth fund, which will continue the firm’s existing strategy of mid-market control deals in North Asia with an emphasis on Japan.

  • North 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.

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