South Asia
CDC-backed India renewables platform raises $330m
Ayana Renewable Power, an Indian renewable energy platform managed by CDC Group, has raised $330 million from its parent, along with new investors the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund of India (NIIF) and EverSource Capital.
Convergent Finance buys stake in Hindustan Foods
Convergent Finance, a private equity firm founded by former Fairfax India head Harsha Raghavan, has led a INR1.5 billion ($21.6 million) investment in contract consumer goods manufacturer Hindustan Foods.
India's True North acquires Max Bupa for $72m
True North has acquired a 51% stake in Max Bupa Health Insurance, a joint venture between multinational insurance giant Bupa Group and Indian conglomerate Max India, for INR5.1 billion ($72 million).
Canada's OMERS makes first India infrastructure investment
Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS) has made its first investment in India’s infrastructure sector, buying a 22% stake in infrastructure investment trust IndInfravit Trust for INR8.7 billion ($122 million).
Flipkart co-founder invests $91m in India’s Ola
Sachin Bansal, a co-founder of Indian e-commerce giant Flipkart, has invested INR6.5 billion ($91 million) in ride-hailing platform Ola.
Q&A: Tata Group's Mukund Rajan
Tata Group ethics and sustainability veteran Mukund Rajan has helped pair some former colleagues with Quantum Advisors to tackle a messy environmental, social, and governance (ESG) situation in India
Fund focus: Emphasizing the partnership approach
Having raised $250 million for its third India healthcare fund, Invascent Capital plans to take advantage of a greater willingness among entrepreneurs to work with financial investors
Didi invests $100m in India's Oyo to close Series E round
Chinese ride-hailing app operator Didi Chuxing has invested $100 million in India-based online hospitality platform Oyo to close its $1 billion Series E round announced last year.
GP Profile: ChrysCapital Partners
Over the last 20 years ChrysCapital Partners has become one of India’s most prominent private equity firms. The GP cites an internal culture of free and open discussion as the key to its sustained success
Temasek invests $38m in India eye hospital chain
Singapore’s Temasek Holdings has invested INR 2.7 billion ($38.1 million) in India's Dr. Agarwal’s Healthcare to support the expansion of its publicly listed eyecare chain Dr. Agarwal’s Eye Hospital.
CDC makes debut Nepal investment
UK government-backed development finance institution (DFI) CDC Group has made its first direct investment in Nepal via a $15 million commitment to NMB Bank.
I Squared platform acquires India toll road assets
Cube Highways and Infrastructure, the India toll road and transportation investment platform of I Squared Capital, has agreed to acquire two toll road assets owned by Indian infrastructure developer KNR Constructions for INR1.9 billion ($26.7 million).
Deal focus: Investcorp takes the plunge into India
With the acquisition of IDFC Alternatives' private equity and real estate businesses, Investcorp secured a ready-made India investment platform
Allianz invests $200m in Edelweiss India private debt platform
Allianz Investment Management, a unit of insurance giant Allianz Group, has invested over $200 million in a private debt platform managed by Edelweiss Alternative Asset Advisors, the alternative investment arm of India’s Edelweiss Group.
KKR makes second Asia impact investment
KKR has made the second investment from its global impact fund in Asia, participating in the previously-announced acquisition of Indian environmental services provider Ramky Enviro Engineers (REEL).
India's 3one4 achieves first close on $50m VC fund
Indian venture capital firm 3one4 Capital has reached a first close on a INR3.5 billion ($50 million) fund with INR1.5 billion in commitments.
TPG Growth invests $30m in Indian pharma player
TPG Growth, the mid-market investment platform of TPG Capital, has invested $30 million in Indian pharmaceutical ingredient maker Solara Active Pharma.
Blackstone buys India's Aadhar Housing Finance
The Blackstone Group has agreed to buy Indian affordable housing lender Aadhar Housing Finance for a reported INR27 billion ($378 million).
Invascent closes India healthcare fund at $250m hard cap - update
Invascent Capital, an Indian healthcare-focused GP, has closed its third vehicle at the hard cap of $250 million.
Eight Roads leads $6.3m round for India pharma player
Ashish Life Science, an Indian producer of generic pharmaceuticals for the international veterinary market, has raised a INR450 million ($6.3 million) Series A round led by Eight Roads Ventures India.
Investcorp acquires PE business of India's IDFC
Bahrain-listed asset management firm Investcorp has made its first direct investment in India, acquiring the private equity and real estate investment businesses of IDFC Alternatives, the alternative asset investment arm of IDFC Group.
GP due diligence: Stones unturned
The expansion of private equity activity in developing markets is translating into greater due diligence pressure on LPs seeking reliable fund managers. Solutions are intuitive but difficult
India's Quantum launches $1b ESG fund
Indian asset management and equity research firm Quantum Advisors has launched a $1 billion investment fund that will take a PE-style approach to driving environmental, social, and governance (ESG) improvements in listed companies.
CDC appoints new managing director
CDC Group has named Stephen Priestley (pictured) as a new managing director with a focus on South Asia and Africa.
