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Creature comforts: Why PE likes pet care
Private equity investors have long championed the resilient characteristics of pet care globally. The pandemic helped solidify a similar value proposition in Asia
Deal focus: COPE moves fast with Malaysia petfood play
Recognising a local champion in a pandemic-proof category, COPE Private Equity flipped a significant minority stake in Malaysian petfood maker Pet World in just over two years
Creador buys 40% stake in Malaysia's Pet World, COPE exits
Malaysia-based Creador has acquired a 40% stake in prominent local pet food maker and brand owner Pet World, setting up an exit for COPE Private Equity.
Creador moves stake in Malaysia's CTOS between funds
Creador has rolled over a 14.7% stake in Malaysia-listed credit bureau CTOS Digital, one of its key investments, from its second fund to its fifth fund.
Creador completes exit from Malaysia's Mr DIY
Creador has exited its remaining 4.9% equity interest in Malaysia-listed home improvement retailer Mr DIY, generating proceeds of MYR 664m (USD 150.5m).
Creador, Navegar back Philippines supermarket chain
Creador and Navegar have invested an undisclosed sum in the Philippines business of Switzerland-based discount grocery and supermarkets operator Dali.
Deal focus: Creador goes early in digital banking
Only six digital banks are licensed to operate in the Philippines. Enthused by the prospect of helping build one of these select few from the ground up, Creador moved fast to back UnoAsia
Creador backs Philippines digital bank
Creador has made a rare early-stage investment, leading a pre-Series A round of USD 11m for UnoAsia, operator of Uno Digital Bank, one of only six licensed digital banks in the Philippines.
Creador, InvAscent invest $68m in India medical supplier
Malaysia-based Creador and Indian healthcare specialist InvAscent have invested a combined USD 68m in Indian medical equipment supplier Accumax Lab Devices.
Multiples leads $111m Series D for India NBFC
Multiples Private Equity has agreed to lead a INR 8.7bn (USD 111m) Series D round for India’s Kogta Financial, a non-bank financing company (NBFC) specialising in used vehicles and micro businesses.
Creador makes second SE Asia food investment in five months
Malaysia-based Creador has acquired a significant minority stake in local food industry supplier Custom Food Ingredients for an undisclosed sum as part of a category platform play.
GP profile: Creador
Creador claims to be Southeast Asia’s only middle-market GP with on-the-ground capacities across the region. But in-house post-deal support and nimble deal sourcing are its key differentiators
Creador, NewQuest, TR invest Yum Brands India franchisee
Creador, NewQuest Capital Partners, and TR Capital have co-led an INR11.5 billion ($155 million) investment in Sapphire Foods India, a franchisee operator of US fast food giant Yum Brands.
Creador hits $500m first close on Fund V
Creador has reached a first close of $500 million on its fifth South and Southeast Asia-focused fund, with the first three investments set for completion in August.
Deal focus: Malaysia’s Tealive taps PE scaling expertise
Tealive, a teashop brand that has exploded across Malaysia in recent years, is ready for a concerted international expansion. Creador has been brought in to guide the process
Creador takes 30% stake in Malaysia tea brand Tealive
Malaysia-based middle-market private equity firm Creador has paid an undisclosed sum for a 30% stake in local tea shop operator Tealive.
Creador exits Indian pharma player to ChrysCapital
Creador has completed a third exit – with a 3.7x multiple and a 32% IRR – from its third South and Southeast Asia-focused fund, selling a minority position in Indian pharmaceutical company Corona Remedies to ChrysCapital.
Deal focus: Creador scores as India pharma heats up
Creador's $34 million investment in packaging supplier Shriji Polymers represents an indirect bet on India's growing pharmaceutical industry. Product development and capacity expansion are priorities
Creador invests $34m in India's Shriji Polymers
Creador has invested INR2.5 billion ($34 million) in Shriji Polymers India, a manufacturer of plastic pharmaceuticals packaging, taking a significant minority stake and providing an exit for Tata Capital.
Creador leads Series C for India's Kogta Financial
Creador has led a INR3 billion ($42 million) Series C round for Kogta Financial, a non-banking finance company (NBFC) looking to deepen its penetration in India’s central and western states.
Creador invests $18m in India's iValue
Creador has acquired a minority stake in iValue InfoSolutions, an India-based provider of cybersecurity services, for INR1.25 billion ($18 million).
Q&A: Creador's Stefanus Hadiwidjaja
Stefanus Hadiwidjaja, an Indonesia-based managing director with Southeast Asia private equity firm Creador, discusses deal sourcing, entrepreneur engagement, and cross-border expansion strategies