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IFC invests $150m in China's Tian Lun Gas
International Finance Corporation (IFC) and its subsidiary IFC Asset Management (AMC) have invested $150 million in Hong Kong-listed gas supplier China Tian Lun Gas Holdings.
PE investors commit $96m to Indian microfinance player
A consortium of private equity firms, including CX Partners, CDC Group, NewQuest Capital Partners and Bajaj Holdings, have invested INR6 billion ($96.2 million) in Indian microfinance institution (MFI) Ujjivan Financial Services.
IFC proposes $20m investment in India's NxtGen Technology
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) is considering an investment of up to $20 million in Indian IT data center construction and management firm NxtGen Technology, in a deal that will involve both equity and debt.
IFC leads $10m round for India eye hospital chain
International Finance Corporation (IFC) has invested $5.5 million in Indian eye clinic chain Eye-Q Vision, leading a round of financing for the company worth $10 million.
IFC backs Vietnam's Pan Pacific Corp
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has invested $6.5 million in Vietnamese agribusiness and food conglomerate Pan Pacific Corp. in exchange for a 5% stake.
RRJ, IFC invest $85m in China Everbright Water
RRJ Capital and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) have agreed to subscribe to S$113.5 million ($85 million) in new shares issued by China Everbright Water, a Singapore-listed environmental protection and alternative energy business.
LPs to Indian GPs: Be disciplined, not opportunistic - AVCJ Forum
Indian GPs should stick more to their investment strategies and focus on pricing discipline rather than chasing opportunistic plays, LPs told the AVCJ Forum.
IFC leads $45m round for India's Tikona Digital
International Finance Corporation (IFC), the World Bank's investment arm, has led a $45 million round of investment in Indian broadband service provider Tikona Digital Networks.
China's COFCO plans IPO for PE-backed businesses
Chinese agricultural conglomerate COFCO Corporation is looking to list some of its assets, including Noble Group’s agribusiness unit and Dutch grain trader Nidera Holdings, both of which were acquired with PE support.
IFC proposes investment in Temasek’s India NBFC
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) is considering an investment of INR4.5 billion ($75 million) in Fullerton India Credit Company (FICC), a non-bank financial company owned by Temasek Holdings.
The Philippines: SE Asia's next big thing?
The Philippines has emerged from relative obscurity to become private equity’s latest nascent consumer play in Southeast Asia. Deal flow is slow and uncertain as investors get to grips with the opportunity.
IFC to invest $100m in India’s Bilt Paper
International Finance Corporation (IFC) has agreed to acquire a 14.29% stake in Bilt Paper, a subsidiary of Indian paper manufacturer Ballarpur Industries, for $100 million.
IFC set to invest as Everstone targets $650m for Fund III
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has proposed investing up to $50 million in India-focused GP Everstone Capital’s third fund, which has a target size of $650 million.
PE-backed Snowman jumps 67.5% on India debut
Snowman Logistics - the PE-backed cold chain unit of Gateway Distriparks - gained 67.5% on its first day of trading on the Bombay Stock Exchange.
IFC invests $27.5m in Indian food additives producer
World Bank investment arm International Finance Corporation (IFC) has invested $27.5 million in Lucid Colloids, one of the top four producers of food additive guar gum.
PE-backed Snowman launches India IPO
Snowman Logistics, the PE-backed cold chain unit of Gateway Distriparks, is aiming to raise up to INR1.97 billion after launching its India IPO this week - the first since the country voted in a new government last May.
Apax invests $83.2m in India NBFC Cholamandalam
Apax Partners is investing INR5 billion($83.2 million) in Cholamandalam Investment & Finance (CIF), a non-banking finance company (NBFC), in exchange for potential 8% stake.
IFC leads $8m Series B for China recycling site Aihuishou
International Finance Corporation (IFC) has led a $8 million Series B round of funding for Aihuishou, a Chinese electronics recycling start-up.
IFC targets up to $1b for emerging markets fund-of-funds
International Finance Corporation (IFC) wants to raise a $750 million to $1 billion for an emerging markets-focused fund-of-funds with a final close pegged for the end of this year or early 2015.
Indonesian gas power plant developer gets new funding
Indonesia Infrastructure Finance - a vehicle owned by the Indonesian government and several development finance institutions (DFIs) - has invested $12.5 million into a subsidiary of gas power plant developer Maxpower.
IFC commits $25m to India's Au Financiers
International Finance Corporation (IFC) has invested $25 million more in Indian non-banking financial company (NBFC) Au Financiers through a private placement of non-convertible debentures.
IFC commits $147m to India's Jubilant Pharma
International Finance Corporation (IFC) has completed one of its largest investments in India’s healthcare sector, committing $147.5 million to Jubilant Pharma.
IFC, Asia Green Capital team up on renewables
International Finance Corporation (IFC) will partner clean energy-focused investor Asia Green Capital Partners (AGCP) in backing renewable energy projects in Southeast Asia, particularly Indonesia.
Au Financiers raises $21m from existing investors
Indian non-banking financial company (NBFC) Au Financiers has raised $21 million from existing shareholders, including the promoters, through a preferential allotment of shares.