CDIB Capital
Fund focus: CDIB’s differentiated middle-market play
It was 2008 and CDIB Capital, the PE arm of Taiwan’s China Development Financial (CDF), had been looking at potential investments in the online gaming space. However, most of the companies it found were overvalued or deemed too risky because their livelihoods...
CDIB closes debut Asia fund at $405m
CDIB Capital, the private equity arm of Taiwan’s China Development Financial (CDF), has reach a final close of $405 million on its maiden Asian fund.
CDIB invests $55m across two China deals
CDIB Capital, a private equity arm of Taiwan's China Development Financial, has invested a total of $55 million in two Chinese companies.
Milestone leads $35m Series B round for JHL Biotech
Milestone Capital has led a $35 million Series B round of investment for JHL Biotech, a Taiwan-based biopharmaceutical company.
Taiwan's CDIB, Govtor Capital launch $320m PE fund
Taiwan’s CDIB Private Equity has teamed up with China’s state-owned Govtor Capital to create a RMB2 billion ($320 million) private equity fund.
Tsinghua, CDIB buy control of PE-backed lighting manufacturer
A consortium of investors including Tsinghua Tongfang, a Shanghai-listed technology manufacturer owned by China Tsinghua University, and CDIB Capital has acquired a 52.28% stake in LED lighting manufacturer Neo-Neon Holdings for HK$900 million ($116 million).
GPs warn of 'China risk' in cross-border deals - AVCJ Forum
China cross-border deals are increasingly attractive to private equity investors but the risks involved, particularly given many domestic companies don't fully grasp international business culture, are considerable.
Advent, CDIB, Mirae back The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
Advent International has joined Taiwan's CDIB Capital and Japan's Mirae Asset Private Equity to acquire a significant stake in International Coffee and Tea, the company behind US specialty coffee and tea retailer - The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf. The largest...
China e-commerce logistics: The missing link
China’s fragmented logistics industry is a problem for e-commerce companies as they attempt to provide customers with a better quality service. Should they build competencies in house? Should PE help them?
CDIB ends two-year wait for Meilele deal
After two years spent following Meilele, during which several other venture capital firms jumped on board, Taiwan's CDIB Capital has finally invested in the Chinese online furniture retailer. It was a tough fight, with more than 10 bidders in the running...
CDIB Capital finalizes $25m investment in China's Meilele
Taiwan-based CDIB Capital, the PE unit of China Development Financial, has completed a $25 million investment in a Chinese online home furnishings retailer Meilele.
CDIB backs online furniture retailer Meilele through $19m bond issue
CDIB Capital has committed a total of $19 million into Chinese home furnishings online retailer Meilele though a convertible bonds subscription.
CDIB Capital backs duty-free operator Flemingo International
CDIB Capital has invested $19.9 million in Dubai-based travel retail operator Flemingo International.
CDIB Capital invests in US-based Smith-Cooper
CDIB Capital, the overseas investment arm of China Development Financial Holding Corporation, has invested in Smith-Cooper International, a US-based manufacturer of pipe, valves and fittings. Blue Point Capital Partners also participated in the funding...
CDIB sees 3x return on game developer deal
Online gaming is one of the fastest-growing segments in the tech sector. Global revenues reached $15.7 billion in 2010 and are expected to top $29 billion within four years. CDIB Capital is one of many private equity players to profit from this growth.
CDIB secures over 3x through WeMade exit
CDIB Capital, the overseas investment arm of China Development Financial Holding Corporation, has exited 80% of its investment in Korean online game developer WeMade Entertainment, realizing a money multiple in excess of 3x.
CDIB hires Justin Busarakamwong as SVP in Hong Kong
CDIB Capital, the overseas investment arm of China Development Financial Holding Corporation, has appointed former executive director at StormHarbour Securities Justin Busarakamwong as a senior vice president based in Hong Kong.
Indian NBFC Indostar gets funding from CDIB Capital
Hong Kong-headquartered CDIB Capital has closed an undisclosed investment in India-focused non-banking finance company (NBFC) Indostar Capital Finance in a bid to capitalize on the country’s growing credit market.
CDIB Capital appoints Victor Gao as MD
CDIB Capital has appointed Victor Gao, China head at Greater Pacific Capital, as a managing director based in Hong Kong, charged with leading the firm’s private equity investments in mainland China.