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Chinese online retailer JD.com in $1.8b IPO
Chinese online retailer JD.com has raised $1.8 billion after its US IPO priced at a higher level than anticipated.
India's Snapdeal raises $100m in new funding
Temasek Holdings, BlackRock, Premji Invest and Hong Kong-based investors Myriad Asset Management and Tybourne Capital Management have together invested $100 million in Jasper Infotech, the Indian e-commerce company behind Snapdeal.
Chinese group-buying site 55Tuan secures $50m
55Tuan, a Chinese group-buying site, has received $50 million in a new round of funding from existing investors, including CDH Investments and Zero2IPO Capital.
China Soft Capital, Yangquan Coal form $480m industry fund
China Soft Capital (CSC) and Yangquan Coal Industry Group have launched an industry buyout fund with a target of RMB3 billion ($480 million).
Globis leads $14m round for Japan app developer
Globis Capital Partners has led a JPY1.4 billion ($13.7 million) round of investment for Japanese mobile app developer Akatsuki.
Apax sells Israeli food company to China's Bright Food
Apax Partners has agreed to sell a 56% stake in Israel-based Tnuva Food Industries to Bright Food Group as the Chinese company continues to expand its business overseas.
Matrix India backs Chumbak Design
Matrix Partners India has made an investment in Chumbak Design, a Bangalore-based design-led consumer products company that makes tech accessories, bags and wallets and souvenirs.
ADIA picks up stake in India's MT Educare
Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) has paid INR38.8 million ($662,000) for a 1% stake in education services provider MT Educare.
IDG commits $1m to Hong Kong start-up AfterShip
AfterShip, a Hong Kong start-up that runs a package tracking platform, has received $1 million in Series A funding from IDG Capital Partners.
Yunfeng invests in China's Quanfeng Express
Yunfeng Capital has a Series C round of funding for Quanfeng Express, a Chinese courier services provider.
China's Hopu to invest in Russian mining project
Hopu Investments has teamed up with Baikal Mining (BMC) to jointly develop a copper deposit in the eastern Russia region of Zabaikalsky, which borders China and Mongolia.
Australia's Treasury Wine Estates rejects KKR buyout offer
Australia's Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) – owner of brands such as Penfolds, Rosemount Estate and Wolf Blass – has rejected a A$3.05 billion ($2.85 billion) buyout offer from KKR, saying it doesn’t reflect the full value of the company.
Qihoo buys MediaV to market online
Antivirus software developer Qihoo360 Technology isn't the first strategic investor to hold talks with MediaV. Several Chinese internet giants, including Tencent Holdings and online retailer JD.com, had pitched the advertising and digital marketing firm...
VCs back iYogi's Spanish strategy
Bearing in mind Spanish has the second- largest number of native speakers in the world - 410 million - after Mandarin, it is little wonder that many businesses see the value in learning the language. India-based technology support services provider iYogi...
KKR in talks to buy Singapore packaging company - report
KKR is said to be in advanced talks to buy Goodpack, the world’s largest manufacturer of intermediate bulk containers. The Singapore-listed company has a market capitalization of around S$1.3 billion ($1.1 billion).
PE-backed Tongyang Life remains in hunt for Korea's LIG Insurance
Tongyang Life Insurance, a South Korean insurer majority-owned by Vogo Investment, has submitted a binding bid for a controlling stake in LIG Insurance.
Japan's Next Capital exits massage chair maker to Asahi
Next Capital has agreed to exit its stake in Fuji Medical Instruments (Fujiiryoki), a Japanese manufacturer of massage chairs and other health-related products, to Asahi Holdings for JPY7.8 billion ($76.7 million).
Century Bridge invests $60m in China residential developments
Sino-US real estate investor Century Bridge Capital has committed $60 million to two joint venture developments in China.
Taiwan's National Development Fund targets tech investments
Taiwan’s National Development Fund has committed NT$1.15 billion ($38 million) to local polysilicon maker Powertec Energy Corporation and a biomedical-focused fund owned by China Development Industrial Bank (CDIB).
Zhenfund invests $2m in China innovation platform
Chinese early-stage investor Zhenfund has committed $2 million to Taihuoniao, a platform that helps turn business concepts into products.
Armstrong commits $40m to Mekong region wind, solar projects
Southeast Asia-focused cleantech investor Armstrong Asset Management will commit up to US$40 million in equity to support the construction of wind and solar projects in the Mekong region.
VC-backed Jumei gains 10% on trading debut after $245m IPO
Jumei International Holding, a Chinese online beauty products retailer backed by several VC investors, saw its stock jump nearly 10% on its US trading debut on Friday, following a $245.1 million IPO.
DCM leads $14.6m round for Japan CRM start-up
DCM has led a JPY1.46 billion ($14.6 million) round of investment for Sansan, the Japanese start-up behind business card-based customer relationship management (CRM) solution Eight.
INCJ invests $4m in Japan's Customer Communications
The Innovation Network Corporation of Japan (INCJ) has invested JPY400 million ($4 million) in Customer Communications (CCL), which provides analytics for consumer purchasing behavior.