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IFC invests $125m in Indian renewable energy platform
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the investment arm of the World Bank, will invest up to $125 million in Hero Future Energies (HFE), a renewable energy platform based in India.
IFC proposes $40m investment in China's Anyou
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the investment arm of the World Bank, is considering a $40 million investment in Chinese animal feed producer Anyou Biotechnology Group.
IFC commits $45m to two China funds
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the investment arm of the World Bank, has committed $45 million between two Chinese PE funds.
Capital Square buys majority stake in India's Indecomm
Singapore-based Capital Square Partners has acquired a majority stake in Indecomm Global Services, an Indian IT services provider.
Fund T&C: Carrot and stick
Fee discounts and co-investment often dominate GP-LP discourse, but longer-term issues surrounding economics and governance are increasingly important to negotiations over some Asian GPs’ fund terms
IFC commits $200m to emerging markets fund
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the investment arm of the World Bank, has committed $200 million to its IFC Emerging Asia Fund (EAF).
IFC to invest $15m in India-based Byju’s
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the investment arm of the World Bank, has proposed a $15 million investment in Indian education start-up Byju’s.
IFC to support Unitus-backed emerging markets accelerator
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) plans to support an accelerator fund launched by Capria Ventures – an impact investment firm sponsored by Unitus – that will focus on South and Southeast Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa and Latin America.
US-based Ayla gets $39m round for Asia expansion
Chinese boutique investment bank and asset manager Ants Capital has led a $39 million Series C round for Ayla Networks as the US-based internet-of-things (IoT) company consolidates its Asian footprint.
Armstrong, IFC back Vietnam hydropower producer
Armstrong Asset Management and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) will invest in Vietnamese hydropower company Gia Lai Electricity (GEC).
India's PE-backed Varun Beverages files for IPO
Varun Beverages, a major drinks manufacturer and bottler for PepsiCo in South Asia backed by several PE investors, has filed for an IPO.
IFC to anchor $200m round for India's Glenmark
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the investment arm of the World Bank, will anchor a planned $200 million funding round for India's Glenmark Pharmaceuticals, committing up to $75 million.
IFC to invest $50m in India's Janalakshmi
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the investment arm of the World Bank, will invest up to $50 million in Indian microfinance institution (MFI) Janalakshmi Financial Services.
IFC to invest $68m in India's Apollo Health
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the investment arm of the World Bank, has committed $68 million to Indian clinic chain Apollo Health and Lifestyle (AHL).
IFC commits $20m to India's Grameen Koota
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the investment arm of the World Bank, has committed up to INR1.4 billion ($20 million) to Indian microfinance institution (MFI) Grameen Koota.
IFC, ADM Capital launch Asia lending platform
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the investment arm of the World Bank, has teamed up with Hong Kong-based ADM Capital to launch a lending platform to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Asia.
IFC to invest in Southeast Asia frontier markets fund
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the investment arm of the World Bank, will invest up to $7.5 million in a PE fund managed by Singapore's Emerging Markets Investment Advisers (EMIA).
India NBFCs: Lending a hand
Momentum is building among India’s non-banking finance companies, and PE, government and regulators see promise in the power to reach untapped markets. Success will require the support of all three parties
IFC to commit $40m to India's Repco
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the investment arm of the World Bank, will commit up to INR2.7 billion ($40 million) to Indian home finance-focused non-banking financial company (NBFC) Repco Home Finance.
IFC leads $60m round for India's Lenskart
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has led a INR4 billion ($60 million) Series D round of funding for Indian online eyewear retailer Lenskart.
PE-backed Parag gets $52m anchor commitment for IPO
Parag Milk Foods has advanced its Indian IPO by attracting INR3.4 billion ($51.5 million) from anchor investors, including Asia-focused US private equity firm Indus Capital.
CDIB Capital invests $45m in China's Best Logistics
CDIB Capital has committed $45 million to Best Logistics Technologies, a China-based IT-driven integrated logistics and supply chain management business part-owned by Alibaba Group.
Apollo, IFC form $1b emerging markets distress partnership
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the investment arm of the World Bank, has formed a $1 billion partnership with Apollo Global Management to invest in distressed assets in emerging markets.
Principle targets $350m for China fund
Principle Capital, a Chinese private equity firm that has previously raised around RMB4 billion ($608 million) for renminbi-denominated funds, is targeting $350 million for its debut US dollar vehicle.