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Australia's CPE makes $1.7b bid for Bingo Industries
A consortium led by CPE Capital has submitted a buyout offer for Bingo Industries, an Australia-based waste management and recycling company at an enterprise valuation of A$2.28 billion ($1.7 billion).
Japan energy solutions buyback continues J-Star's exit run
J-Star, a Japanese lower middle-market GP, has announced its third liquidity event in the space of a week with the exit energy savings solutions provider ESCO via a buyout by company management.
Adamantem sells Australia's Servian to US strategic
Australia’s Adamantem Capital has agreed to sell its position local data analytics consultancy Servian to US counterpart Cognizant for an undisclosed sum.
China smart storage player Hive Box raises $400m
Hive Box, a China-based self-service package drop-off and pick-up operator, has received $400 million in funding from Trustbridge Partners, Asia Forge, Sequoia Capital China, Redview Capital, and All-Stars Investment. The pre-money valuation is $3 billion.
India B2B marketplace Udaan raises $280m
Udaan, an India-based B2B marketplace, has raised $280 million from an investor group that includes existing backers Lightspeed Venture Partners, Tencent Holdings, DST Global, GGV Capital, and Altimeter Capital.
Japan's J-Star confirms two exits
Japan’s J-Star has confirmed trade sale exits of healthcare coverage specialist NHS Insurance and fire safety equipment supplier Yokoi Manufacturing.
Sequoia leads $515m Series E for Hong Kong's Lalamove
Lalamove, a Hong Kong-based delivery start-up known as Huolala in mainland China, has completed a $515 million Series E round led by Sequoia Capital China.
Eastern Bell, Hidden Hill join $512m China air cargo deal
Eastern Bell Capital and Hidden Hill Capital, the private equity arm of warehousing and logistics player GLP, have participated in a RMB3.35 billion ($512 million) funding round for the freight business of China Southern Airlines.
Australia's Arcadia debuts with equipment rental deal
Arcadia Capital, an Australia-based private equity firm that operates on a deal-by-deal basis, has completed its debut investment with the acquisition of specialist equipment rental business Orange Hire.
Partners Group invests $250m in India's Ecom Express
Partners Group has committed at least $250 million to Indian door-to-door delivery specialist Ecom Express, facilitating a partial exit for controlling shareholder Warburg Pincus.
J-Star acquires Japan drug wholesaler Genex
Japanese private equity firm J-Star has taken a controlling stake in local pharmaceuticals wholesaler Genex for an undisclosed sum.
Deal focus: Everstone secures 3x return on outsourcing play
Everstone Group helps outsourcing specialist Everise adapt to the work-at-home realities of the day before exiting the business to Brookfield Asset Management
CVC backs Philippines logistics provider
CVC Capital Partners has invested an undisclosed sum in The Fast Group, which claims to be the largest third-party logistics provider in the Philippines.
CVC acquires Myanmar telecom towers business
CVC Capital Partners has agreed to buy Irrawaddy Green Towers (IGT), Myanmar’s largest independent telecommunications infrastructure provider.
Deal focus: Japan GPs see upside in specialized staffing
CLSA Capital Partners’ sale of Japanese staffing services player Qit to Advantage Partners reveals enduring private equity interest in potentially shaky categories made sturdy by specialization
Everstone exits Singapore BPO business to Brookfield
Everstone Group has agreed to sell Everise, a business process outsourcing (BPO) company it formed through the amalgamation of several existing assets, to Brookfield Asset Management.
Japan’s JIC invests four local start-ups
Japan Investment Corporation (JIC) has backed four local start-ups via its new VC unit. This includes a JPY3 billion ($29 million) commitment to business digitization consultant Monstar Lab.
Portfolio: VIG Partners and Joun Life/Preed Life
By merging Joun Life with Preed Life, VIG Partners’ groundbreaking venture into Korean funeral services is reimagining an industry beyond its core ceremonies
CLSA sells Japan outsourcing business to Advantage
CLSA Capital Partners has sold Japan-based industrial sector human resources outsourcing business Qit to Advantage Partners for an undisclosed sum.
CITIC exits data business to European GP
CITIC Capital is exiting its stake in business intelligence database provider ISI Emerging Markets Group to UK-based Montagu Private Equity.
India supply chain player Xpressbees raises $110m
Indian e-commerce delivery start-up Xpressbees has raised INR8 billion ($110 million) from Investcorp, Norwest Venture Partners, and Gaja Capital.
Australia HR start-up Flare raises $16m
KKR-owned accounting services providers MYOB has led a A$22 million ($16 million) Series C round for Australian HR technology start-up Flare.
YF Capital leads $315m Series E for China MRO player
Zhenkunhang, a China-based distribution platform for industrial products, has raised $315 million Series E funding led by YF Capital - previously Yunfeng Capital - a private equity firm co-founded by Alibaba’s Jack Ma.
Japan logistics tech provider raises $16.7m
Japanese logistics technology start-up Openlogi has raised JPY1.7 billion ($16.7 million) in an ongoing Series C round featuring Sumitomo Corporation.