India
LeapFrog takes part in $25m round for India's IFMR Holdings
LeapFrog Investments and Lok Capital have taken part in a $25 million funding round, led by global microfinance-oriented nonprofit Accion, for Indian non-banking finance company (NBFC) IFMR Holdings.
India's AgroStar raises $3.6m from IDG Ventures, Aavishkaar
IDG Ventures has led a $3.6 million funding round for Indian agriculture-focused mobile commerce firm AgroStar, with participation by existing investor Aavishkaar Venture Management Services.
Bessemer leads $50m round for Indian online grocer
Indian online grocer BigBasket has raised a $50 million funding round led by existing investor Bessemer Venture Partners.
Indian payments security start-up raises $7.5m Series B round
Indian online payment security system developer OneAssist has raised a $7.5 million Series B round led by US insurance firm Assurant, with participation by existing investors Sequoia Capital and Lightspeed Venture Partners.
Zodius leads $20m round for India's Allygrow
Zodius Technology Fund has led a $20 million funding round for Indian engineering services start-up Allygrow Technologies.
Lightspeed reaches $135m final close on India fund
US-based Lightspeed Venture Partners has reached a final close on its first India-focused fund at the hard-cap of $135 million.
ChrysCapital invests $63m in US IT consulting firm Infogain
ChrysCapital has invested $63 million in Infogain, an Silicon Valley-based IT consulting firm, in exchange for a majority stake in the business.
Blume, Tiger Global invest $30m in warehouse robotics start-up
Tiger Global Management and Blume Ventures have led a $30 million Series B round of funding for Indian warehouse robotics developer GreyOrange Robotics.
Malaysia's Axiata Group buys VC-backed Komli's SE Asia unit
Malaysian telecommunications giant Axiata Group has acquired the Southeast Asian business of Komli Media, the Mumbai-based digital media firm backed by a slew of venture capital investors, for $11.25 million.
India payments firm raises $23m from Helion, Social+Capital
Helion Advisors and Social+Capital have participated in a $23 million Series C round for mobile payment solutions provider Ezetap.
Tencent leads $90m round for India's Practo
Tencent has led a $90 million Series C round for Indian clinic management developer and doctor search portal Practo, with participation from Sofina, Google Capital, and others.
MIRA invests $122m in India's Ind-Barath Energy
Macquarie Infrastructure & Real Assets (MIRA) has invested INR7.8 billion ($122 million) in India power producer Ind Barath Power Infra (IBPIL), providing an exit for 3i and PTC Financial Services.
Helion invests $3m in India mobile services player Doormint
Helion Venture Partners has committed $3 million in a Series A round of investment to Blackcotton Solutions, the start-up behind Indian mobile home services platform Doormint. Kalaari Capital also took part in the round.
Rebright backs Indian logistics firm LetsTransport
Indian last-mile logistics marketplace LetsTransport has raised $1.3 million from Rebright Partners, along with several angel investors.
Sequoia, Accel commit $8m to India's WizRocket
Sequoia Capital India and Accel Partners have invested $8 million to Indian analytics and mobile engagement platform WizRocket.
Fund focus: IVFA sees slow turn in LPs' India sentiment
A host of India-focused GPs are currently in the market, looking to raise funds on the back of improved investor sentiment following the election of reformist Prime Minister Narendra Modi last year.
India exits: Where's the cash?
India Value Fund Advisors (IVFA) has now raised five funds. The first is fully liquidated and the second is close to that mark. The third will deliver the bulk of the $600-700 million the GP expects to return to LPs this year, and the fourth – a 2009...
SoftBank leads $100m round for India's Oyo Rooms
SoftBank has led a $100 million Series B round of funding for Oravel Stays, the start-up behind Indian budget hotel booking marketplace OyoRooms.
WestBridge increases holding in Indian tire maker
India's WestBridge Capital Partners has increased its stake in CEAT, a publically-listed tire manufacturer headquartered in Mumbai.
SCPE, IFC, ADB back India affordable housing JV
Standard Chartered Private Equity (SCPE), the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have formed an affordable housing joint venture with Indian real estate giant Shapoorji Pallonji.
KKR to invest $150m in Indian polyester manufacturer
KKR has agreed to invest $150 million in JBF Industries, an India-based polyester products manufacturer, with a portion of the capital going to the company’s international subsidiaries.
India's TripFactory raises Series A round from Aarin Capital
Aarin Capital has committed a Series A round to Indian online travel agent TripFactory.
BNP Paribas to acquire PE-backed Sharekhan
French bank BNP Paribas has agreed to acquire Indian retail brokerage Sharekhan from its private equity backers.
Indian home services portal Zimmber raises $2m
IDG Ventures and Sherpalo Ventures have taken part in a $2 million pre-Series A round for Rejuvenate Solutions, operator of Indian home services portal Zimmber.