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Asian Healthcare Fund leads Series B for Forus Health
Asian Healthcare Fund (AHF) has led a INR500 million ($8 million) Series B round of investment in Forus Health, a Bangalore-based firm that develops affordable medical technology for eye treatment.
Carlyle exits India's Tirumala Milk Products to trade buyer
French dairy group Groupe Lactalis has acquired Tirumala Milk Products for a reported sum of $250–300 million, allowing The Carlyle Group to exit its 26.38% holding in the South Indian dairy producer.
Blackstone passes $3b mark on Asia real estate fund
The Blackstone Group has received more than $3 billion in capital commitments for its first Asia real estate fund, which is targeting $4 billion.
BVCF leads $7.5m Series A for Quark Pharma China JV
China-focused life sciences and healthcare investor BVCF has led a RMB45 million ($7.5 million) Series A round of funding for Kunshan RiboQuark Pharmaceutical Technology, a joint venture established by Quark Pharmaceuticals and Suzhou Ribo Life Science....
LightInTheBox to buy VC-backed e-commerce player Ador
LightInTheBox, the venture capital-backed Chinese online retailer that went public in the US last year, has acquired US social e-commerce site Ador for an undisclosed sum.
CNEI ups takes in China's Juxin International Leasing
China New Enterprise Investment (CNEI) has committed additional $16.3 million in Juxin International Leasing, increasing its stakes in the Chinese specialty leasing company to 19.08%.
Intel connects to car tech with SanJet
"The way things are evolving, there is more and more technology getting into the car - the functionality and electronics components are increasing," says Sudheer Kuppam, Intel Capital's managing director for Asia Pacific.
Longreach agrees Christmas carve-out
Christmas was delayed at the Longreach Group as the North Asia-focused private equity firm finalized an agreement to buy Japanese molded plastics manufacturer Sol-Plus Group on December 25, bringing to an end several weeks of negotiations.
Hahn & Co agrees $380m Hanjin deal
Of the four leading Korean dry bulk carriers, Hanjin Shipping and Hyundai Merchant Marine are raising capital through asset sales and restructurings, while STX Pan Ocean and Korea Line have already filed for bankruptcy.
IVFA to exit UEM India as Toshiba buys 26% stake - report
Japanese electronics giant Toshiba Corp. is looking acquire a 26% stake in Indian water treatment specialist UEM Group from existing shareholders, including private equity investor India Value Fund Advisors (IVFA).
SAIF leads $30m round for battery maker Amprius
SAIF Partners has led a Series C round of funding worth $30 million for Amprius, a lithium-ion battery manufacturer headquartered in the US but with production lines in China. All of the company’s existing investors also participated.
IMM PE invests $190m in Korean cable TV operator T-Broad
IMM Private Equity has acquired an approximately 21% stake in T-Broad Holdings, South Korea’s second-largest cable operator by subscriber numbers, for KRW200 billion ($190 million).
Aspada invests in Indian supply chain services firm
Aspada Investment invested INR100 million ($1.6 million) in ThinkLink Supply Chain Services, which provides skill development and staffing services as well as turnkey project management to companies in India’s logistics sector.
Vietnam restaurant chain receives $3.5m in funding
Huy Vietnam Group, Vietnam’s largest restaurant chain, has secured another $3.3 million in funding from institutional and high net worth investors from China and Singapore.
Digital Garage leads Series A for Indonesia babycare site
Indonesian online babycare retailer Bilna.com has raised a new round of funding led by Digital Garage Incubation, with participation from Golden Gate Ventures, Japanese animation studios TMS Entertainment and existing investors Cyber Agent Ventures and...
South Korea orders KT Corp to buy back satellite from Permira-owned ABS
The South Korean government has ordered telecom operator KT Corp. to buy back a satellite it sold to Asia Broadcast Satellite (ABS), a Hong Kong-based company owned by Permira.
Future Ventures fashion spin-out buys 27.50% stake in Desi Belle
Future Lifestyle Fashions (FLF), the listed fashion retail unit that spun out of India’s Future Ventures, has acquired a 27.50% stake in the company behind the Desi Belle womenswear label.
Multiples takes minority stake in India denim maker Arvind
Multiples Alternative Asset Management has taken around 3.8% stake in listed textile manufacturer Arvind for INR1.48 billion ($24 million), buying 9.95 million shares through bulk deals on the open market.
CITIC PE leads Series C for China taxi booking app - report
CITIC Private Equity has reportedly led a Series C round of funding worth up to $100 million for Didi Dache, a Chinese taxi booking app. Existing investor Tencent is also among the participants.
Australia's Anacacia backs Yumi's Quality Foods
Anacacia Capital has invested an undisclosed amount in Australian snacks company Yumi's Quality Foods.
INCJ joins Japanese companies to form $300m start-up fund
The Innovation Corporation Network of Japan (INCJ) has joined a consortium of 10 Japanese companies to set up a $300 million start-up fund to be managed by Silicon Valley-based venture firm WiL.
Nissay, SMBC, Incubate invest $1m Japan budget app
Nissay Capital, SMBC Venture Capital and Incubate Fund have together invested JPY100 million ($955,000) in BearTail, the Japanese start-up behind the cloud-based household accounting app Dr. Wallet.
Dream Incubator leads $2m round for Japan mobile video network
Dream Incubator has led a $2 million round of investment for Breaker, a Japanese start-up that distributes mobile video content. Seimer Ventures also took part in the round alongside an number of undisclosed investors.
NLVC backs Chinese P2P lending platform Dianrong
Northern Light Venture Capital (NLVC) has led a Series A round of funding for Chinese P2P lending service Dianrong. The specific investment amount was not disclosed but the company said it was tens of millions of dollars.