Future Venture Capital
Deal focus: Ekuaibao’s PaaS plus SaaS proposition
China-based reimbursement platform Ekuaibao has ambitions to lead the digital transformation of corporate finance. Early investor Future Capital continues to re-up as the story unfolds
SoftBank leads $154m Series D for China's Ekuaibao
Ekuaibao, a Chinese software-as-a-service (SaaS) provider specializing in corporate reimbursements, has raised RMB1 billion ($155 million) in Series D funding led by SoftBank Vision Fund 2.
Fund focus: Future Capital looks forward
Cloud-based infrastructure, logistics technology, mobility solutions and the internet of things are key themes for Future Capital as it begins to deploy its latest China-focused early-stage technology fund
China autonomous driving: Dimension jump
There are no arguments about the transformational potential of autonomous driving in China, but investors have different ideas about where to find value
US-China tensions worry tech investors - M&A Forum
Asia technology investors warned that an escalation in US-China tensions that impedes the development of start-ups will ultimately cost end-consumers as well as public market investors.
Chinese enterprise software player Ekuaibao receives $50m
Ekuaibao, a Chinese software-as-a-service (SaaS) provider specializing in corporate reimbursements, has raised $50 million in an extended Series C round.
Singapore's Novena buys VC-backed China hair salon chain
Singapore-based healthcare platform Novena Global Lifecare has completed a $350 million merger with Xingkedou, a VC-backed Chinese hair salon operator that specializes in fast turnaround services.
Future Capital raises $100m for China VC fund
Future Capital has closed its third US dollar-denominated fund at $100 million. The Chinese VC firm will continue its strategy of backing start-ups with technologies that drive industrial upgrades and improve consumer experience.
Future Venture Capital to buy All Nippon Entertainment
Future Venture Capital (FVC) has agreed to acquire Japanese media company All Nippon Entertainment Works (ANEW) from government-owned investor Innovation Network Corporation of Japan (INCJ).
Japan's Future Venture Capital expands into US
Tokyo-listed VC firm Future Venture Capital (FVC) has entered the US market, establishing a presence in Fort Collins, Colorado.
Future Consumer to exit salon chain, acquire MNS Foods
Indian venture capital firm Future Consumer Enterprise (FCEL) will exit its salon subsidiary Star & Sitara, and to acquire a controlling stake in confectioner MNS Foods.
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.
Invus Group buys stake in India’s Capital Foods
Invus Group and Artal have bought a 43.5% stake in Indian processed foods company Capital Food for INR1.8 billion ($29.5 million) from Future Consumer Enterprises (FCEL), formerly known as Future Ventures.
VIDEO: AVCAL's Katherine Woodthorpe
In light of ongoing changes to Australia’s shifting taxation landscape related to private equity and venture capital, Katherine Woodthorpe, CEO of AVCAL, updates AVCJ on the progress the industry is making in its dealings with the government, and the...