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Dentsu challenges take-private of China's Charm Communications
The CMC Capital-backed privatization of Charm Communications is being challenged by Dentsu Aegis, which refused to accept the terms for the acquisition of its minority stake in the Chinese advertising agency.
Japan's NTT Docomo Ventures backs France-based Sunpartner
NTT Docomo Ventures, the corporate VC arm of the eponymous Japanese telecom giant, has taken part in a EUR4 million ($4.7 million) round for Sunpartner Technologies, a French solar panel manufacturer.
Japan's GPIF targets new hires as part of investment strategy shift
Japan's Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF) is trying to attract more talent with better pay in order to meet the demands of its changing investment strategy.
China food delivery app Line0 raises $30m
Chinese food delivery mobile app Line0 has completed a Series B round of funding worth $30 million, led by Tencent Holdings. Existing investors Sequoia Capital and Gobi Partners also participated.
DST, Iconiq join Series A round for Hong Kong P2P lender WeLab
DST Global founder Yuri Milner, Iconiq Capital and a joint venture between China Post and TOM Group have been added to Hong Kong-based internet finance start-up WeLab’s Series A round, taking the total raised to $20 million.
Xeraya, Spruce in $150m first close on second life sciences fund
Khazanah Nasional-controlled Xeraya Capital and Spruce Capital Partners have reached a first close of $150 million on MLS Capital Fund II, successor to the vintage Malaysian Life Sciences Capital Fund, which is now fully allocated.
BAI invests in China mobile advertising solutions provider
Bertelsmann Asia Investments (BAI), an investment arm of German media giant Bertelsmann, has committed $10 million in Series A funding to OptAim, a Chinese mobile marketing solution provider.
Japan's REVIC, NCB, DBJ set up $42m fund
Japan's Nishi-Nippon City Bank (NCB) has set up a JPY5 billion ($42 million) fund in cooperation with Development Bank of Japan (DBJ) and Regional Economy Vitalization Corporation of Japan (REVIC).
KKR, GIC launch real estate-focused India NBFC
KKR has launched its second Indian non-banking financial company (NBFC), teaming up with Singapore’s GIC Private to focus on providing structured credit solutions for real estate developers.
IDG, Vertex lead $52.5m round for NetDragon's online education unit
Best Assistant Education, an online education unit of China games developer NetDragon Websoft, has raised a $52.5 million Series A round led by IDG Capital Partners, Temasek Holdings-owned Vertex Venture and Shenzhen-listed animation producer Alpha Animation....
India's Lenskart raises $22m in Series C funding
Valyoo Technologies, the Indian start-up behind online eyewear retailer Lenskart, has raised INR13.5 billion ($21.9 million) in Series C funding led by TPG Capital's growth unit.
Sun Life Everbright, other Chinese insurers to launch PE fund
Sun Life Everbright Asset Management, an asset management arm of Sun Life Everbright Life Insurance, has launched a private equity fund alongside with other five Chinese insurers.
Jafco exits shredder maker to Japan Industrial Solutions
Jafco has exited Meiko Shokai, a Japanese manufacturer of document shredders, to turnaround specialist Japan Industrial Solutions (JIS) for an undisclosed sum.
NZ Super, Infratil target aged care integration
Morrison & Co, an investment manager of New Zealand-listed infrastructure fund Infratil, has been looking into Australian retirement village space for a while. In early 2014, it approached RetireAustralia, the country’s fourth-largest player, as a potential...
MSPEA enters the China hospital space
To Homer Sun, CIO at Morgan Stanley Private Equity Asia (MSPEA), the current climate in China’s hospital services space is reminiscent of pharmaceuticals circa 2008. Government policy was pushing the industry towards consolidation and MSPEA capitalized,...
Xiaomi: The view from the top
Chinese smart phone manufacturer Xiaomi has become the world’s most valuable start-up, following a $1.1 billion round. Does its growth trajectory tally with the $45 billion price tag?
China outbound: More haste, less speed
Much is expected of Chinese private equity firms in terms of cross-border acquisitions in Europe and the US. While broader economic dynamics point to more deal flow, the GPs themselves are moving with caution
Bull Capital in $200m first close for second China fund
Bull Capital Partners has reached a first close of $200 million on its second China fund. The GP has also completed its first investment from the vehicle, backing Shanghai-headquartered used car business CarKing.
December deals: A Christmas story
JKL Partners and a unit of South Korean conglomerate Harim Group were named by a local court as the preferred bidder for bankrupt shipper STX Pan Ocean on December 17. This was slightly more generous to those looking forward to a seasonal break than the...
Australian cancer drug developer raises $10m Series B round
Australian biopharmaceutical start-up EnGeneIC has received $10 million in a Series B round of funding led by Boston-based healthcare specialist GRT Capital Partners.
Rocket Internet, PLDT set up online payments platform
Rocket Internet and Philippine Long Distance Telephone (PLDT) have agreed to form a joint venture mobile payments platform with a focus on emerging markets.
Fosun unit raises $960m China infrastructure fund
Xingjing Capital, an investment arm under Fosun Property, has raised a RMB6 billion ($960 million) infrastructure fund to invest in public private partnership (PPP) projects in China.
Multiples completes exit from South Indian Bank
India’s Multiples Alternate Asset Management has fully exited South Indian Bank (SIB), selling its remaining 3.67% stake for INR1.51 billion ($23.8 million).
IDG commits $3m to Chinese weather data generator
IDG Capital Partners has acquired a 10% stake in Bloomsky, a subsidiary of China’s Andon Health which develops weather data sensors, for $3 million.