Leopard Capital
Leopard exits Cambodia's Kulara Water
Leopard Capital has exited its entire investment in Cambodia's Kulara Water to the company's founding shareholder. Details of the transaction were not disclosed.
Leopard backs cross-border kenaf play
When kenaf, an Asian plant known for its short growing cycle, high protein content and strong fibers, was put to practical use, the locals made ropes. Today, its applications are expanding to encompass a wide variety of industries.
Leopard Capital's Cambodia fund commits to Engage Resources
Leopard Capital has invested an undisclosed sum in Engage Resources, enabling the kenaf-based products manufacturer to expand its operations from Thailand into Cambodia. Kenaf is a fibrous plant used in animal feed as well as in the construction and paper...
Profile: Leopard Capital's Douglas Clayton
Leopard Capital CEO Douglas Clayton refused to let gun-wielding Cambodians distract him from setting up the country’s first private equity fund. He prides himself on being first on the ground in frontier markets
Leopard Capital appoints Cambodia CIO
Leopard Capital has hired Richard Intrator to be its new Cambodia managing partner and chief investment officer. He will be based in Phnom Penh.
Silk Road Finance enters Myanmar
Frontier markets-focused investment bank Silk Road Finance has set up a Myanmar subsidiary and won a mandate to raise a private equity and venture capital fund dedicated to investing in the country.
TLG Capital bets on Myanmar cruise company
UK private equity firm TLG Capital is reportedly planning to establish a company that will operate cruises in Myanmar, investing via its holding in Compagnie Fluviale du Mekong, one of Cambodia's oldest river cruise businesses.
Leopard Capital reaches $20m first close on Haiti fund
Southeast Asia-focused frontier investor Leopard Capital has reached a first close of $20 million on the first dedicated Haiti fund raised since the 2010 earthquake. The final target is $40-75 million.
Private equity firms target $500m for Myanmar investments
Leopard Capital and Cube Capital are among the Asian private equity firms looking to raise nearly $500 million for investments in Myanmar. It is hoped that the removal of trade sanctions imposed on the Southeast Asian nation will create opportunities...
Leopard Capital to raise frontier markets PIPE fund
Leopard Capital Management is launching a long-only fund that will target PIPE deals in up to 12 frontier markets in Asia. It will invest in sectors perceived to drive frontier economies, including consumer products, financial services, infrastructure...
Frontier markets: Investing around Asia’s edges
Private equity deal flow in Mongolia, Cambodia and Laos has gone from zero to a steady trickle. When can the region’s frontier markets turn this potential into real momentum?
Leopard Capital closes Sri Lankan subsidiary
Leopard Capital has closed its Sri Lankan subsidiary this week, further confirming that its country fund has been suspended until further notice.