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Portfolio: CITIC Capital and Oriental Cambridge Education Group
Oriental Cambridge Education Group was already a leader in China’s early childcare market when CITIC Capital acquired it in 2014. The GP has strengthened the company to tackle new challenges
Taiwan PE: Local problem, local solution
Mutual fund managers are expected to be among the first beneficiaries of moves by the Taiwan government to cultivate a domestic PE ecosystem. Industry participants are optimistic, but they must be patient
SSG buys stake in Cox & Kings subsidiary
Hong Kong-based special situations investor SSG Capital Management has paid an undisclosed sum for a 34.4% stake in a UK subsidiary of Indian travel company Cox & Kings (C&K) known as Prometheon Holdings.
Chinese ride-hailing operator Shouqi receives $195m Series B
Shouqi Limousine & Chauffeur, a Chinese ride-booking app backed by local transportation company Shouqi Group, has raised RMB1.3 billion ($195 million) in a Series B round across two tranches.
Walden, East join $6.6m round for Tech in Asia
Walden International and East Ventures have joined a $6.6 million funding round led by Hanwha Investment & Securities for Tech in Asia, a Singapore-based digital media company focused on Asian start-ups.
PAG buys majority stake in Chinese dating service Zhenai
PAG Asia Capital has acquired a controlling interest of nearly 75% in Zhenai, a Chinese online matchmaking and dating service provider that earlier this month abandoned plans for a reverse merger in Shenzhen.
SSG part-exits India's Future Supply Chain for $19m
SSG Capital Management has made a partial exit from Future Supply Chain (FSC), a supply chain and logistics subsidiary of India’s Future Enterprises (FEL), for INR1.25 billion ($19 million).
India's Paragon closes first fund at $120m
Indian mid-market private equity firm Paragon Partners has closed its debut fund at $120 million.
Tencent leads $40m round for China’s Ubtech Robotics
Tencent Holdings has led a $40 million Series C round of funding for Shenzhen-based Ubtech Robotics, a humanoid robot maker backed by CDH Investments and Goldstone Investment.
KKR media platform leads $65m round for Southeast Asia's aCommerce
Emerald Media, an Asian investment platform created by KKR, has led a $65 million Series B funding round for Thailand-based online retailing services company aCommerce.
China's Jianpu trades weakly after $180m US IPO
Jianpu Technology, a subsidiary of Chinese VC-backed financial products search and recommendation platform Rong360, has slipped below its IPO price following a $180 million offering on the New York Stock Exchange.
Quadrant's family entertainment platform makes debut acquisition
Australia’s Quadrant Private Equity has purchased amusement arcade operator Timezone Group as the first part of a buy-and-build strategy in the family and children’s entertainment market.
APG commits $175m to India retail JV
Dutch pension fund manager APG Asset Management has committed $175 million to Virtuous Retail South Asia (VRSA), its India-focused retail joint venture with London-based emerging markets investment firm Xander Group.
KKR nets $195m through partial exit from China's CICC
KKR has made a partial exit from China International Capital Corporation (CICC) – the Chinese investment bank in which it acquired a minority stake in 2010 – generating proceeds of HK$1.52 billion ($194.5 million).
Specialization key to success in India PE – AVCJ Forum
Private equity has proven its worth as an asset class in India, but industry participants say achieving success in the market requires a specialized approach.
DCM leads $75m round for China's Maimai
DCM Ventures has led $75 million Series C round for Maimai, a Chinese social networking app for professionals, with participation from existing backers IDG Capital and Morningside Venture Capital.
CDC backs India impact investment fund
CDC Group has committed $25 million to Aavishkaar Venture Management’s latest India impact investment fund, which is targeting $200 million for deployment in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that serve poorer communities.
Japan Post Bank pursues global PE strategy – AVCJ Forum
Japan Post Bank’s has fully embraced the global remit of its recently launched private equity program, making commitments to funds around the world through fund-of-funds while considering direct investments in its home market.
Accel invests $15m in Indian fashion retailer
Accel Partners has invested about INR1 billion ($15.3 million) in Universal Sportsbiz (USPL), an Indian fashion retailer that focuses on sports apparel under the name Collectabillia.
Singapore to invest $20m in local fintech ecosystem
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has set up a S$27 million ($20 million) grant to support the country’s financial technology development ecosystem.
Tech, institutionalization drive change in Asia PE – AVCJ Forum
Asian investors must plan to negotiate a China-dominated deal landscape with increased attention to technology and institutionalization trends, according to industry participants at the AVCJ Forum.
Singapore's VC-backed Quoine raises $105m via ICO
Singapore-based Quoine, a financial technology company backed by Japan’s Jafco, has raised $105 million via an initial coin offering (ICO).
Vertex co-leads $8m round for Singapore's Active.ai
Vertex Ventures, the VC arm of Singapore’s Temasek Holdings, has co-led an $8.25 million Series A round for Singapore-based financial technology platform Active.ai.
VC-backed LexinFintech files for US IPO
LexinFintech, a China-based financial technology portal backed by several VC investors, has filed for an IPO on the New York Stock Exchange.