Baird Capital Partners Asia
Baird buys stake in funeral services provider Nirvana Asia
Baird Capital has acquired a minority stake in Nirvana Asia, a funeral services business that was privatized by CVC Capital Partners in 2016 in conjunction with the company’s founder.
Baird Capital raises $310m for global mid-market fund
Baird Capital, the private investment arm of Robert W. Baird & Co, has closed its latest global mid-market fund at $310 million.
Baird Capital appoints Asia partner
Baird Capital, the direct private investment arm of Robert W. Baird & Co, has recruited Andy Tse, formerly managing director of AIF Capital, as a partner.
The C2B segue: China used-car trading platforms
While private equity capital is pouring into China’s B2B online car-trading platforms, some investors claim to see more value in smaller scale but less-penetrated and higher-margin C2B space
Baird Capital backs China used car auction platform
Baird Capital has agreed to lead a Series A round of funding for Carsing, a Shanghai-based used car auction platform. FLAG Squadron Capital and Delta Capital are also contributing to the round.
Baird Capital invests in China's Kedu Healthcare
Baird Capital, the private investment arm of Robert W. Baird & Co, has invested in Kedu Healthcare, one of China's largest independent medical equipment service providers.
Baird backs China children’s education platform
Baird Capital, the private investment arm of Robert W. Baird, has committed an undisclosed sum to Peter Winn, former China president at English First Professional (EF), to explore education sector investments in the country.
Baird's Shanghai-based Zhang promoted to principal
Baird Capital, the private investment arm of Robert W. Baird, has promoted Shanghai-based Yongshan Zhang to principal. Zhang, who was previously vice president, joined Baird in 2008 and works with the company's China growth equity fund.
Baird rebrands PE operations as Baird Capital
The private equity operations of Robert W. Baird & Co. have been consolidated under a single brand – Baird Capital.
Baird invests in Singapore’s Boston Plastics
Baird Capital Partners Asia has invested in Singapore plastic injection molding company Boston Plastics. It acquired shares from individual investors and company management, with the latter retaining majority control of the business.
Baird appoints Satoshi Matsumoto as Japan-focused MD
Baird has appointed Satoshi Matsumoto to its investment banking group as managing director and director of Japan M&A.
Baird Capital invests in Chinese refrigerated trucks manufacturer
Baird Capital Partners Asia, the China-focused private equity fund of Baird Private Equity, has invested in Chinese truck maker Henan Bingxiong Refrigerated Truck (also known as Ice Bear).