Cleantech
KKR's global impact fund makes debut investment in Asia
KKR has committed up to S$45 million ($32.8 million) to Barghest Building Performance (BBP), a Singapore-based provider of energy saving solutions for heating and cooling systems. It is the first investment from the firm's global impact strategy.
Singapore's SolarHome gets $10m for Myanmar push
SolarHome, a Singaporean off-grid solar specialist, has received $10 million in debt funding for a Myanmar expansion from crowdfunding platforms Crowdcredit and Trine.
Chinese electric car maker LeapMotor raises $288m
Hangzhou-based electric car maker LeapMotor has raised RMB2 billion ($288 million) in a Series A round of funding led by Shanghai Electric - a Hong Kong-listed Chinese power generation and electrical equipment manufacturer.
Blackbird joins $7m round for New Zealand's Sunfed
Blackbird Ventures has joined a NZ$10 million ($7 million) funding round for Sunfed Meats, a New Zealand-based company that specializes in meat-like vegetarian foodstuffs.
TEPCO invests in PE-backed Vietnam hydro project
Tokyo Electric Power (TEPCO) has invested in a Vietnam hydropower project in which Nexif Energy, a Southeast Asia-focused energy investment platform backed by Denham Capital, owns a majority stake.
Hyundai, Yield Capital launch $100m energy VC fund
Korea’s Hyundai Motor and Yield Capital, an investment unit of Beijing-Tsinghua Industrial R&D Institute, have launched a $100 million VC fund focused on hydrogen energy.
Chinese new energy vehicle rental platform raises $43m
DST, a new energy vehicle rental service platform that mainly serves logistics companies, has raised RMB300 million ($43 million) in the first tranche of a Series B round led by Bojiang Capital, with participation from Japan's Itochu Corporation.
CDPQ invests $100m in India's Azure Power
Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ) has invested $100 million in Azure Power, an Indian solar panel company listed in the US.
VC-backed Chinese scooter maker targets $104m in US IPO
Niu Technologies, China's largest producer of lithium-ion electric scooters, is targeting up to $104 million in its US IPO. VC backers include GGV Capital and Future Capital Discovery Fund.
GIC-backed Greenko makes add-on acquisitions
Greenko Energy, an Indian renewable energy producer owned by GIC Private, has completed the acquisition of Orange Renewables and agreed to buy Skeiron Green Renewables. The two deals will increase Greenko’s overall operational capacity from 3.2 gigawatts...
Blockchain VCs invest $20m in Singapore's AI Grid
A group of VCs specializing in blockchain-related investments has backed a $20 million round for The AI Grid Foundation, a Singapore-based company that promotes decentralized renewable energy usage.
China's Nio trades up after smaller-than-expected US IPO
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker Nio – which claims its premium vehicle is cheaper and better quality than the Tesla Model X – ended its first day of trading in New York 5.4% above the IPO price following a $1 billion offering.
Partners Group agrees $142m Australia wind farm acquisition
Partners Group has agreed to pay Macquarie Capital and Renewable Energy Systems (RES) A$200 million ($142 million) for a construction-stage wind power project in Australia.
Deal focus: BlackRock finds an entry into Taiwan solar
BlackRock Real Assets acquires a solar power portfolio from a Taiwan renewable energy specialist, marking a number of firsts for the firm
Chinese electric car maker Nio files for US IPO
China’s Nio, an electric vehicle (EV) maker backed by a number of private equity firms, has filed for an IPO on the New York Stock Exchange that is expected to be the largest US listing for a Chinese car company to date.
BlackRock buys Taiwan solar portfolio
BlackRock Real Assets has agreed to acquire a 28-project solar power portfolio in Taiwan for an undisclosed sum.
Nissan terminates sale of battery business to China's GSR Capital
Nissan Motor has abandoned plans to sell its electric battery operations and production facilities to GSR Capital because the Chinese private equity firm didn’t have sufficient funds to complete the transaction.
Deal focus: Byton plans China luxury breakthrough
Legend Capital-backed Byton plans to pursue global expansion in the luxury electric car market with the help of a $500 million Series B round
Macquarie exits 80% stake in Australia wind farm
Macquarie Capital has exited an 80% holding in Australian wind farm project Lal Lal, with Canada-based Northleaf Capital Partners and UK-based Infrared Capital Partners each taking 40% stakes.
Chinese smart vehicle start-up raises $500m
Byton, a China-based manufacturer of smart electric cars backed by Legend Capital, has secured a $500 million Series B funding round from a group of domestic strategic investors.
Beyond backs Hong Kong electric motor company
Hong Kong-based Beyond Ventures has joined a $10 million round for ePropulsion Innovation, a domestic technology developer focused on electric motors for recreational boating.
GIC-backed Greenko raises $447m, plans acquisition
Greenko Energy, an Indian renewable energy producer owned by the Singapore sovereign wealth fund, GIC Private, has raised $447 million primarily from GIC and the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA).
US, China-based Protean gets $40m Series E
Chinese automotive industry supplier Weifu High Technology Group has led a $40 million Series E round for Protean Electric, a US and China-based auto equipment developer backed by a number of VC investors.
Partners Group commits $530m to Australia renewables platform
Partners Group has agreed to invest A$700 million ($530 million) in an Australian renewable energy platform with plans to advance an existing wind power project.
