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ESG scoring: Measured approach
Investors are encouraged to keep experimenting in quantifying and qualifying the real-world outcomes of their sustainable investment programs. Every report is imperfect yet worthwhile
India's Endiya closes second fund at $75m
India’s Endiya Partners has closed its second early-stage venture capital fund with about $75 million in commitments.
Vietnam’s Mekong closes Fund IV at $246m
Vietnamese private equity firm Mekong Capital has closed its fourth flagship middle-market fund at $246 million, more than twice the size of its predecessor vehicle.
Diversity & inclusion: The right questions
With diversity and inclusion becoming a priority for institutional investors, GPs are being asked to demonstrate a willingness to take meaningful action. The challenge is often knowing where to start
Lombard targets $250m for fifth Asia fund
Southeast Asia-focused private equity firm Lombard Investments has launched its fifth flagship growth capital fund with a target of $250 million.
Wavemaker closes third Southeast Asia fund at $111m
Wavemaker Partners has closed its third Southeast Asia venture capital fund with $111 million in commitments. The target was $100 million.
Navegar closes second Philippines fund at $197m
Manila-based private equity firm Navegar has closed its second Philippines fund with $197 million in commitments. The initial target was $150 million.
Coronavirus & fundraising: Comfort levels
Personal contact with the manager remains a prerequisite for LPs when making fund commitments, but to what extent will recent travel restrictions change the parameters for on-site due diligence?
Lakeshore seeks $125m for second Thailand fund
Lakeshore Capital Asia is looking to raise $125 million for its second Thailand-focused fund and has won backing from the International Finance Corporation (IFC).
Archipelago targets $250m for second Southeast Asia fund
Archipelago Capital Partners is seeking $250 million for its second Southeast Asia fund and has received a proposed $25 million LP commitment from the International Finance Corporation (IFC).
IFC proposes commitment to India Alternatives fund
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) plans to invest $10 million in the second fund raised by India Alternatives, a division of IIFL Wealth Management. The vehicle has an overall target of $70 million.
KKR joins $120m investment in Philippines’ Voyager
KKR is re-upping in Philippines-based financial technology company Voyager Innovations as part of a $120 million growth round.
India’s Bizongo gets $30 million Series C
Indian B2B packaging marketplace Bizongo raised $30 million in a Series C round led by Schroder Adveq.
India's Shadowfax receives $60m Series D
Indian last-mile delivery and logistics start-up Shadowfax has raised $60 million in Series D funding from a group including Eight Roads Ventures and Qualcomm Ventures.
IFC to back Mekong's latest Vietnam fund
IFC has proposed to invest up to $30 million in the latest fund from Vietnam-based private equity firm Mekong Capital.
Cento leads $52m round for SE Asia payments player
Cento Ventures has led a $52 million round for 2C2P, a Singapore and Bangkok-based payments platform that claims to serve some 620 million customers across Southeast Asia.
Jungle closes Southeast Asia VC fund at $240m
Singapore-based Jungle Ventures has closed its third early-stage Southeast Asia VC fund at $240 million, more than doubling the previous vintage.
Singapore's RedDoorz raises $70m
Singapore hotel management and booking platform RedDoorz has raised $70 million in Series C funding less than a month after closing a $45 million Series B.
Women in VC: Crashing the gates
VC firms are increasingly serious about identifying and elevating prospective female talent, but the industry’s culture has a long way to go before women can feel truly valued and contribute their best work
Women in PE: Mind the gap
Gender diversity within private equity is an increasing priority for LPs and GPs alike. Addressing problems around the recruitment and retention of women requires fundamental changes in culture and mindset
Singapore hotel platform RedDoorz gets $45m Series B
Singapore-based hotel management and booking platform RedDoorz has raised $45 million in a Series B round led by China’s Qiming Venture Partners.
IFC leads $550m investment in India's L&T Finance
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has anchored the first tranche of a $550 million investment in L&T Finance Holdings (LTFH), the financial services unit of Indian engineering conglomerate Larsen & Toubro (L&T).
IFC, Corisol lead $70m Series D for India's 1mg
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Switzerland-based family office Corisol Holdings have led a $70 million Series D round for Indian online healthcare services platform operator 1mg Technologies.
Singapore's Wavemaker reaches $60m first close on third fund
US and Singapore-based early-stage VC firm Wavemaker Partners has reached a first close of $60 million for its third Southeast Asia-focused fund. The target is $100 million.