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ESG & secondaries: Finer filters

Rising sustainability standards pose unique challenges for investors that prefer buying into existing portfolios. Interestingly, increasingly complex deal structures are making it easier

  • Secondaries
  • 07 October 2020
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GP profile: Redpoint China Ventures

Redpoint China Ventures spun out from its US parent in 2016, but the knowledge it retained – and the communication that remains – has been key to moving early on enterprise technology

  • Greater China
  • 05 October 2020
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PE & Asian banks: Once-in-a-decade opportunity

GPs like targeting banks during downturns, investing in stronger players at discount valuations and backing them to come out the other side with increased market share. Will it be more of the same with COVID-19?

  • GPs
  • 30 September 2020
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Portfolio: Pioneer Capital and Natural Pet Food Group

Pet ownership is no longer a hobby – it’s an emotional market in the same vein as mother-and-baby. Pioneer Capital knows that grain-based kibble will not do

  • Australasia
  • 25 September 2020
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China AI: A rude awakening

Two years ago, artificial intelligence start-ups were the bright young things of China’s technology sector. Now these companies are struggling to justify their lofty valuations

  • Greater China
  • 24 September 2020
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Asia exits: Liquidity lags

Private equity exits – outside of the public markets – are gradually emerging from a COVID-19 hibernation. But sellers must be mindful of timing, structure, and which buyers they are targeting

  • Trade sale
  • 23 September 2020
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Subscription credit: Fine lines

Increased standardization on disclosure has improved the visibility LPs have into how private equity firms are using subscription credit lines, but they must be mindful of attempts to loosen terms.

  • Australasia
  • 21 September 2020
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Corporate VCs & climate change: Good citizens

Increased climate change awareness on a corporate level is leading to more investment – either direct or through funds – in start-ups that offer mitigation solutions. Asia is a key geography

  • Cleantech
  • 18 September 2020
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Coronavirus & infrastructure: Trial by fire

Conservative investors who trust infrastructure for its stability have received a rude awakening with COVID-19. With appetite for the asset class unchanged, it’s time to get smart about risk

  • Infrastructure
  • 16 September 2020
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China fresh produce retail: Changing channels

From online grocers to group buying platforms, capital is pouring into China’s fresh produce space as e-commerce finally makes it mark. Which business model will prevail?

  • Greater China
  • 14 September 2020
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China autonomous driving: Dimension jump

There are no arguments about the transformational potential of autonomous driving in China, but investors have different ideas about where to find value

  • Greater China
  • 10 September 2020
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China apps going global: Empires on hold

China’s data-driven consumer apps are having a harder time keeping politics out of business as they become increasingly competitive in global markets. Lessons are plentiful; solutions are not

  • Greater China
  • 10 September 2020
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China due diligence: Nightmare scenarios

Luckin Coffee’s precipitous rise and fall is a reminder of longstanding issues around corporate fraud in China. Failing to spot problems before they emerge remains a key concern for PE investors

  • Greater China
  • 09 September 2020
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Korean wave: Killer content

From Oscar-winning films to record-breaking pop bands, Korean content has started to replicate its success in Asia in the West. Venture capital investors are looking for ways to ride the K-wave

  • North Asia
  • 03 September 2020
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China data centers: Real estate plus

Valuations are rising in China’s data center industry as speculative real estate-style investors flood the market. Experienced players are willing to spend more time building scale

  • Greater China
  • 31 August 2020
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GP Profile: Gaja Capital

Gaja Capital has entrenched itself in the Indian private equity firmament by focusing on domestic mid-market businesses often overlooked by those looking to write larger checks

  • South Asia
  • 27 August 2020
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L Catterton Asia: Unhappy families?

The merger of Catterton and L Capital was unique in its size and scope, creating the world’s largest consumer-focused private equity firm. However, perspectives on the experience remain polarized

  • GPs
  • 26 August 2020
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India venture capital: Local largesse

India’s venture capital industry is entering a new decade with a growing pool of local early-stage managers, a wider variety of funding sources, and a host of new risks and opportunities

  • South Asia
  • 21 August 2020
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India middle-market: Looking for positives

Private equity activity is gradually resuming as India’s economy emerges from lockdown, but investors are wary of paying too much for assets or putting their money behind unsustainable trends

  • South Asia
  • 20 August 2020
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India pharma: The pills are popping

India’s pharmaceuticals industry is thriving on the macro ills of the day. Private equity is well placed to benefit, but the opportunity set is no secret

  • South Asia
  • 19 August 2020
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India-China-US: Byte back

Historically a neutral power, India appears to be siding with the US in a multi-faceted war with China. This could have far-reaching consequences for VC investors and the technology ecosystem

  • South Asia
  • 19 August 2020
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India clean energy: Shock treatment

The economic fallout from COVID-19 will not spare any sector, but careful planning can ensure private equity firms can take advantage of India’s ambitious energy transition goals

  • South Asia
  • 10 August 2020
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China clean energy: Policy power

China’s aggressive renewable energy development targets are creating opportunities for investors in various points along the supply chain, but inconsistent regulation remains a concern

  • Greater China
  • 10 August 2020
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LPs & climate change risk: Numbers game

With more information at their fingertips, institutional investors are better positioned to understand and act on climate risks and opportunities in their portfolios. But private markets are still playing catchup

  • LPs
  • 07 August 2020
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