Taiwan (China)
Taiwan must think globally, overcome China issues - AVCJ Forum
Taiwan needs to think globally as it looks for ways that domestic companies can leverage growth in other markets, but this means addressing mainland Chinese involvement in the economy.
Carlyle agrees to sell Taiwan's EBC to DMG Entertainment CEO
The Carlyle Group has agreed to sell its majority stake in Taiwan broadcaster Eastern Broadcasting (EBC) to Dan Mintz, CEO of US-based media company DMG Entertainment.
Alibaba picks Gobi, CDIB to run HK, Taiwan entrepreneur funds
Alibaba Group has officially launched its entrepreneur funds - worth a collective $450 million - in Hong Kong and Taiwan, picking Gobi Partners and China Development Industrial Bank (CDIB) to manage the vehicles in those respective markets.
Taiwan’s CDIB Capital launches cross-strait VC fund
CDIB Capital, the PE arm of Taiwan’s China Development Financial (CDF), is raising a later-stage venture fund to focus on cross-strait expansion.
Q&A: CDIB Capital's Paul Yang
CDIB Capital, the PE arm of Taiwan’s China Development Financial, recently closed its $405 million debut China fund for China. Paul Yang, president and CEO of CDF, explains how the strategy is differentiated
Buyout approvals: Holding pattern
Taiwan’s Financial Supervisory Commission has put forward guidelines intended to make the approvals process for PE-backed take-privates more transparent. Industry participants are cautiously optimistic
Taiwan VC: Marginal gains
Taiwan’s government has announced a slew of measures to encourage global venture capital funds to invest in local start-ups. Is it doing enough to create a robust VC ecosystem?
China-Taiwan M&A: Strait deals
For the past six years, capital has flowed relatively freely from Taiwan to China while deals going in the opposite direction have faced close regulatory scrutiny. Can wider economic realities redress the balance?
Taiwan consumer: Dining out
Various PE firms have found success supporting Taiwan consumer brands in mainland China. But the food and beverage segment is an example of how picking the team, theme and time can make all the difference
Taiwan PE: Exit issues
For private equity investors in Taiwan, getting money out can be just as much of a concern as getting it in
Taiwan's NDF joins round for smart scooter manufacturer
Taiwan’s National Development Fund (NDF) has participated in a $130 million Series B round of funding for Gogoro, a local electric scooter manufacturer.
Deal focus: Taiwan AI draws global investors
Appier, a Taipei-based company that applies artificial intelligence and machine-learning technology to advertising, gets $23 million in Series B funding
Intel Capital backs two Greater China start-ups
Intel Capital has invested in Taiwan-based internet of things (IoT) solutions provider Microprogram Information and Chinese imaging and video technology specialist Perfant Technology.
Taiwan AI start-up Appier raises $23m
Taipei-based artificial intelligence (AI) start-up Appier has raised $23 million in a Series B round of funding from UOB Venture Management, Sequoia India, Jafco Asia, TransLink Capital and MediaTek Ventures.
Tsinghua Unigroup buys 25% stake in Taiwan’s Powertech
Tsinghua Unigroup, an investment arm of China’s Tsinghua University, has agreed to pay $600 million for a 25% stake in Taiwan’s Powertech Technology, becoming the largest shareholder in the chip testing and packaging company.
CDIB Capital appoints Steven Wu as managing director
CDIB Capital, the PE arm of Taiwan’s China Development Financial (CDF), has appointed Steven Wu as managing director.
Taiwan plans $609m M&A fund
Taiwan's National Development Council (NDC) will launch a NT$20 billion ($609 million) fund to assist domestic companies with mergers and acquisitions.
Softbank, Foxconn, Alibaba lead $500m round for Snapdeal
SoftBank Group, Foxconn Technology Group and Alibaba Group have led a $500 million investment in Indian online marketplace Snapdeal.
The race to stay relevant
The last couple of weeks have been relatively slow as the industry shakes off the summer doldrums. We are now beginning to see more activity on the deal-making front, as well as a few interesting fund launches such as Chang Sun’s new China agribusiness...
Carlyle to exit Taiwan’s Ta Chong Bank to Yuanta Financial
Taiwan's Yuanta Financial Holdings is to acquire Ta Chong Bank, a local mid-size commercial bank backed by The Carlyle Group, in a deal worth NT$56.55 billion ($1.7 billion).
Deal focus: CNS promises PE watershed in Taiwan
Most PE investors have secured profitable exits from Taiwan’s cable television industry. Now MBK Partners has joined the club, although like some of the others, the path to liquidity has not been smooth.
CDIB closes debut Asia fund at $405m
CDIB Capital, the private equity arm of Taiwan’s China Development Financial (CDF), has reach a final close of $405 million on its maiden Asian fund.
MSPEA, Far EasTone to buy Taiwan's CNS from MBK
Morgan Stanley Private Equity Asia (MSPEA) and Far EasTone Telecommunications have agreed to buy Taiwan-based cable television provider China Network Systems (CNS) from MBK Partners.
Taiwan’s MediaTek commits $10m to new Walden Riverwood fund
Gaintech, a unit of Taiwanese fabless semiconductor producer MediaTek, has committed $10 million to the latest fund launched by early-stage tech venture capital firm Walden Riverwood Ventures.