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India buyouts: Ceding control
India emerged as and remains a predominantly growth capital PE market, but economic and generational factors have conspired to make domestic companies more open to a buyout proposition
Light at the end of the tunnel
Indian private equity has taken a beating in recent years. As the excesses of the industry’s overcrowded GP population catches up with the realities of a sluggish economy and a weakening currency, it is no surprise that fundraising has been slower in...
Australia's Ansell buys PE-backed glove maker for $615m
US-based Odyssey Investment Partners has agreed to sell BarrierSafe Solutions International, a provider of disposable gloves, to Ansell for approximately $615 million.
Kingsoft receives $50m from Morningside, GGV, Shunwei
Kingsoft Office Software, an office suite that competes with Microsoft Office, has received $50 million in commitments from Morningside Technologies, GGV Capital and Shunwei China Internet Fund.
China's 500.com jumps 54% on NYSE debut
Shares in VC-backed 500.com gained 54% as the Chinese online sports lottery provider made its US trading debut on Friday. The stock peaked at $21.85 before closing at $20.01, valuing the company at $700 million.
Baring Asia backs $2.8b Giant Interactive take-private
Baring Private Equity Asia is supporting a management buyout of Chinese online game developer Giant Interactive Group that values the New York Stock Exchange-listed company at approximately $2.8 billion. If the deal goes through it would be the second-largest...
CBC, Sichuan Changhong to launch $41m internet fund
China Broadband Capital Partners (CBC) and Sichuan Changhong Electric, a Chinese electric goods maker, plan to launch a RMB250 million ($41 million) venture fund to invest in the cloud computing, big data, smart phone and internet industries.
KKR-owned Bis Industries acquires Powertrans for $27m
KKR-held Australian mining logistics company Bis Industries is to acquire mining haulage systems operator Powertrans for A$30 million ($27.46 million).
JAFCO-backed ZIGExN raises $58m in Tokyo IPO
ZIGExN, a JAFCO portfolio company that runs network of search engine websites, saw its stock more than double to JPY1750 on its first day of trading following a JPY5.8 billion ($58 million) Tokyo IPO.
Oaktree, China Cinda form distressed assets JV
Oaktree Capital Group has entered into a joint venture with China Cinda Asset Management Corp. that will see the two groups invest in distressed assets in China. Cinda was originally set up to absorb non-performing loans (NPLs) from China’s Big Four state-owned...
Norway fund, Oaktree among anchors for China Cinda IPO
Norway’s sovereign wealth fund and Oaktree Capital Management are two of 10 cornerstone investors that will cover up to 44% of China Cinda Asset Management Corp’s IPO. The company, originally set up to absorb non-performing loans (NPLs) from China’s Big...
Sungy Mobile stock closes up 19% after $78.5m US IPO
Sungy Mobile, a Chinese app developer backed by IDG Capital Partners, JAFCO, WI Harper and China Broadband Capital (CBC), saw its stock jump 19% on its first day of trading on NASDAQ to close at $13.35.
Japanese government launches 'Cool Japan Fund'
The Japanese government has launched a "Cool Japan Fund" which will invest up to JPY90 billion ($884 million) in cultural exports such as fashion, food and media.
AD Capital-owned Spring REIT to raise $229m in HK IPO
Spring REIT, a real estate investment trust owned by AD Capital, is looking to raise up to $229 million through a Hong Kong IPO. The REIT owns two office buildings in Beijing's China Central Place.
Sequoia backs China CRM platform Xiaoshouyi
Sequoia Capital has provided a Series A round of funding for Xiaoshouyi, a Chinese customer relationship management (CRM) platform.
Nissay, Globis, SMBC invest $3m in Japan's Itandi
Japanese VC investors Nissay Capital, Globis Capital and SMBC Ventures have committed JPY300 million ($2.9 million) to Itandi, an IT solutions provider to the real estate industry.
Phillip PE leads Series B round for Singapore's Clozette
Phillip Private Equity has led a $3 million Series B round for Singapore-based fashion shopping network Clozette.co, with participation from existing backers Walden International and several angel investors.
Providence-owned Study Group buys Australian college
Study Group, an education services provider owned by Providence Equity Partners, has acquired ANU College from Australian National University. Financial details were not disclosed.
BNRI agrees tie-up with China resources advisory firm
Barclays’ global resources-focused PE platform, Barclays Natural Resource Investments (BNRI), has formed a strategic partnership with Beijing-based corporate advisory firm Ilex Partners to develop its business in mainland China.
PE-backed China Cinda to raise $2.5b in Hong Kong IPO - report
PE-backed China Cinda Asset Management Corp, one of four groups set up to absorb non-performing loans (NPLs) from the country’s Big Four state-owned banks, is expected to raise up to $2.5 billion in its Hong Kong IPO.
India's VC-backed Qubecell acquired by mobile payments company Boku
Mobile billing aggregator Qubecell, which is backed by Kae Capital, Blume Ventures, Mumbai Angels and TA Ventures, has been acquired by San Francisco-based Boku.
DFJ consolidates China operations
Draper Fisher Jurvetson’s (DFJ) Shanghai office will close as the firm consolidates its operations in China. Existing portfolio companies will continue to receive support and Hope Chen remains a managing director responsible for overseeing China investments,...
ICG, Nomura set up Japan mezzanine fund
Intermediate Capital Group (ICG), a global mezzanine specialist, and Japanese investment bank Nomura Holdings have together launched a joint venture to manage a Japan-focused mezzanine fund. Each will the contribute JPY10 billion ($98 million).
VC-backed 500.com revises IPO pricing, targets $86.5m
VC-backed Chinese online sports lottery provider 500.com has increased the indicative price range for its US IPO, putting the company on course to raise up to $86.5 million.