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IFC proposes $40m commitment to Kedaara’s second India fund
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the investment arm of the World Bank, is considering a commitment of up to $40 million to the second India-focused fund of Kedaara Capital.
Arbor targets $220m for second VC fund, IFC set to invest
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) is considering an investment of $15 million in Hong Kong-based Arbor Ventures’ second VC fund, which has an initial target of $220 million.
IFC proposes $75m investment in India’s Max Healthcare
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the investment arm of the World Bank, is considering an investment of up to $75 million in Indian hospital chain Max Healthcare.
IFC proposes $100m investment in India's MMFSL
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the investment arm of the World Bank, is considering a $100 million investment in India-listed non-banking financial company (NBFC) Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services (MMFSL).
IFC to exit India's Max Healthcare for $66m
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the investment arm of the World Bank, will exit its entire stake in Indian hospital chain Max Healthcare for INR4.2 billion ($65.6 million).
Deal focus: Huochebang brings order to trucking chaos
Huochebang has raised $270 million in the last five months with a view to using its sharing economy solution to make China's trucking industry more efficient and less fragmented
IFC proposes $40m investment in India's Aavas Financiers
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) is considering an investment of up to $40 million in debt in Aavas Financiers, a housing finance business that Partners Group and Kedaara Capital bought last year from non-banking financial company (NBFC) Au...
LPs play the long game on Indonesia - AVCJ Forum
Institutional investors are keen to increase their exposure to Indonesia but the relative immaturity of the local market continues to be a deterrent, LPs told the AVCJ Indonesia Forum.
IFC proposes $100m investment in China insurance firm
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the investment arm of the World Bank, is considering an equity investment of up to RMB690 million ($100 million) in Chinese insurance firm Union Life Insurance.
IFC set to re-up as LeapFrog seeks $800m for Fund III
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the investment arm of the World Bank, has proposed an investment of up to $25 million in LeapFrog Investments’ emerging markets-focused third fund, which is targeting as much as $800 million.
China’s first One Belt One Road project secures $1.4b facility
Pakistan’s Karot hydroelectric power project has secured a $1.4 billion facility from a group of Chinese investors and the International Finance Corporation (IFC). It is considered the first infrastructure deal under China’s One Belt One Road initiative.
IFC proposes $20m investment in Indian MFI
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the investment arm of the World Bank, is considering a $20 million investment in Indian microfinance institution (MFI) RGVN Microfinance.
IFC-backed Minsheng Education gains after Hong Kong IPO
China’s Minsheng Education Group closed up 9.4% on its first day of trading in Hong Kong, following a HK$1.38 billion ($177 million) IPO in which the International Finance Corporation (IFC) participated as a cornerstone investor.
IFC set to back India's Pi Ventures
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the investment arm of the World Bank, is considering a commitment of $3 million to the artificial intelligence (AI)-focused debut fund of Indian VC investor Pi Ventures.
IFC proposes $25m investment in Carlyle Asia fund
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the investment arm of the World Bank, is considering a commitment of up to $25 million to The Carlyle Group’s latest Asia growth fund, which has a target of $1 billion.
Actis raises $2.75b for emerging markets energy fund
Actis Capital has closed its fourth emerging markets energy fund at the hard cap of $2.75 billion, after just seven months in the market. It will invest in Asia, Africa and Latin America.
IFC considers $100m investment in Indian solar
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has proposed a $100 million investment in Indian infrastructure-focused non-banking financial company (NBFC) L&T Infrastructure Finance (LTIF) to support solar energy projects in the country.
IFC set for $60m investment in SE Asian medical player
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the investment arm of the World Bank, has proposed a commitment of $60 million to IDS Medical Systems, a Hong Kong-based healthcare industry supplier for Southeast Asia.
IFC proposes investment in China-listed credit union
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the investment arm of the World Bank, has proposed an investment of up to RMB130 million ($19 million) in Chinese listed bank Qiongzhong Rural Credit Cooperative.
Impact investors and Asian banks: Developing interest
Despite the rise of non-banking finance companies, traditional banks in emerging markets still appeal to impact investors. Using them to their potential means adapting to each market
IFC proposes $15m investment in India's Clean Max
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the investment arm of the World Bank, has proposed a commitment of up to $15 million to Indian solar power company Clean Max Enviro Energy Solutions.
IFC proposes $57m investment in Vietnam bank
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the investment arm of the World Bank, has proposed a commitment of up to $57 million in Vietnam Prosperity Commercial Joint Stock Bank (VPBank).
India's PE-backed Au Financiers files for IPO
Indian non-banking financial company (NBFC) Au Financiers has filed for an IPO, providing partial exits for its PE backers including Warburg Pincus, ChrysCapital, Kedaara Capital and the International Finance Corporation (IFC).
IFC considers $20m commitment to IDG India fund
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the investment arm of the World Bank, has proposed a commitment of up to $20 million in IDG Ventures’ third India-focused fund.