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China yogurt brand secures $122m Series B
Simple Love, also known as Jian’Ai, a Chinese yogurt brand, has raised RMB800 million ($122 million) in Series B funding from Matrix Partners China, BA Capital, CITIC Agriculture Fund, and Maison Capital. They all backed the company's RMB400 million...
Everest leads Series A for Chinese map provider
Fengxing Zhitu, a subsidiary of Chinese courier company SF Express, has raised a RMB100 million ($14 million) Series A round led by Everest Venture Capital. Oriza Holdings, Maison Capital, and Jade Capital also took part.
Chinese fresh produce retailer raises $14m
Maison Capital has invested RMB100 million ($14 million) in Sungiven Foods, a Chinese fresh produce retailer looking to replicate the model of US-based Trader Joe's.
Chinese VC in Africa: Cultural barriers
Chinese investors recognize the long-term potential in fostering technology-enabled business models in Africa, but reluctance to engage local stakeholders and develop local knowledge is holding them back
China secondaries: Curious conversions
An exit lag and difficulties raising money for renminbi funds in China has created a novel opening for secondaries investors comfortable moving assets from one currency to another
Deal focus: Boomplay aspires to become Africa’s Spotify
Boomplay has leveraged demand for its Chinese parent's smart phones to become the leading music streaming platform in Africa. Maison Capital and Yunshi Capital were sufficiently impressed to back a $20 million Series A round
China’s Maison leads round for music streaming app Boomplay
Boomplay, a music streaming and download service provider serving African audiences, has raised $20 million in a Series A round led by Maison Capital, with participation from Yunshi Capital.
Matrix China leads $60m round for Nasn Automotive
Shanghai-based Nasn Automotive, a manufacturer of vehicle wiring and brake systems, has raised RMB400 million ($60 million) in a Series B round of funding led by Matrix Partners China.
Fund focus: Maison in dollar fund breakthrough
China’s Maison Capital raises its first US dollar-denominated fund with a view to expanding its mandate while staying focused on a thriving domestic consumer market
China’s Maison secures $200m for US dollar fund
Chinese growth capital private equity firm Maison Capital has closed its first US dollar-denominated fund at $200 million.
Maison leads round for Sino-Indonesia e-commerce site
China-focused GP Maison Capital has led a RMB150 million ($22 million) Series B round of funding for Wook, a cross-border B2B e-commerce platform that focuses on China and Indonesia markets.
IFC proposes $25m commitment to Maison's China fund
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) is considering an investment of up to $25 million in Maison Capital’s debut US dollar-denominated China fund, which has an overall target of $200 million.