semiconductor
China chip design company Eswin raises $283m
Beijing-based chip design company Eswin Technology Group has raised a RMB2 billion ($283 million) Series B round led by IDG Capital and Legend Capital.
Investors pump $265m into BYD semiconductor unit
BYD Semiconductor, a subsidiary of Chinese vehicle maker BYD, has raised RMB1.9 billion ($265 million) from 14 investors, including Sequoia Capital China.
Intel Capital backs three Chinese start-ups
Intel Capital has invested in two Chinese semiconductor suppliers and a Chinese medical technology developer as part of a $132 million commitment spread across 11 start-ups.
China chip maker ASR hits $1.6b valuation at Series D
ASR Microelectronics, a Shanghai-based manufacturer of chips for use in consumer electronics, has closed an extended Series D round of $119 million. The company is now valued at more than $1.6 billion.
Deal focus: Korean GPs seal semiconductor carve-out
Alchemist Capital Partners and Credian Partners' acquisition of MagnaChip Semiconductor’s foundry services group was the largest PE buyout in Korea during the first quarter. AVCJ and Mergermarket offer some insights
China's Hua Capital buys chip unit from US-listed Synaptics
Hua Capital, a Chinese investment firm that primarily focuses on the semiconductor industry, has agreed to acquire an Asia-based mobile LCD chip business from US-listed Synaptics for $120 million in cash.
Korea's ACE Equity buys stake in semiconductor testing player
ACE Equity Partners, a Korean private equity firm that operates on a project fund basis, has agreed to invest KRW205 billion ($174 million) in local semiconductor testing specialist Tesna.