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Carlyle faces activist challenge to Japan Asia Group deal

An investment firm with ties to renowned Japanese activist investor Yoshiaki Murakami is challenging The Carlyle Group’s JPY37 ($355 million) bid for Japan Asia Group by launching a tender offer of its own.

  • North Asia
  • 15 January 2021
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CPE, SDIC lead $46m round for China's Jaka Robotics

Chinese industrial robot manufacturer Jaka Robotics has raised RMB300m ($46m) in Series C funding led by CPE and State Development and Investment Corporation (SDIC).

  • Greater China
  • 15 January 2021
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SoftBank Ventures backs Japanese sneaker marketplace

SoftBank Ventures Asia has led a JPY2.2 billion ($21.2 million) Series B round for Japan’s Soda, operator of the online sneaker marketplace Snrk Dunk.

  • North Asia
  • 15 January 2021
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Silver Lake raises $20b for global tech fund

Silver Lake has closed its sixth global buyout fund at the hard cap of $20 billion as the US tech investor exhibits a growing appetite for mega-deals in Asia. Its prior vintage raised $15 billion in 2017.

  • North America
  • 15 January 2021
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Ascendent founder sponsors SPAC targeting global deals

A special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) sponsored by Liang Meng, founding managing partner of China’s Ascendent Capital Partners, has raised $300 million for global consumer technology investments.

  • Greater China
  • 15 January 2021
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China’s WeRide raises $310m

Chinese autonomous driving start-up WeRide has raised $310 million in Series B funding across three tranches led by Chinese electric bus manufacturer Yutong Group.

  • Greater China
  • 14 January 2021
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Japan energy solutions buyback continues J-Star's exit run

J-Star, a Japanese lower middle-market GP, has announced its third liquidity event in the space of a week with the exit energy savings solutions provider ESCO via a buyout by company management.

  • North Asia
  • 14 January 2021
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Australia's VC-backed Xpansiv raises $40m pre-IPO round

Australia and US-based Xpansiv CBL, a VC-backed marketplace for clean commodities such as carbon offsets and renewable fuels, has raised $40 million with plans to list in Sydney this year.

  • Australasia
  • 14 January 2021
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Hanwha leads $300m Series A for Grab's financial unit

Korea’s Hanwha Asset Management has led a $300 million Series A round for the financial services unit of Singapore-based ride-hailing and services platform Grab.

  • Southeast Asia
  • 14 January 2021
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Singapore bourse to consider SPAC listings

The Singapore Exchange (SGX) will consider allowing listings by special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) on the back of a spike in fundraising activity for these structures in the US.

  • Southeast Asia
  • 14 January 2021
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Warburg Pincus, Goodwater lead Series D for Vietnam's MoMo

MoMo, a Vietnam-based mobile wallet provider, has closed a Series D round of more than $100 million led by Goodwater Capital and Warburg Pincus.

  • Southeast Asia
  • 14 January 2021
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Indonesian stockbroker Ajaib raises $25m Series A

Horizons Ventures, which is controlled by Hong Kong billionaire Li Ka-shing, and Indonesia’s Alpha JWC Ventures have led a $25 million Series A round for Indonesian investment platform Ajaib.

  • Southeast Asia
  • 13 January 2021
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Korea media platform gets $12m Series C

Korea’s SV Investment has led a $12 million Series C round for local media and advertising platform Dable at a valuation of around $90 million.

  • North Asia
  • 13 January 2021
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China’s CICC raises $650m for biomedical fund

CICC Capital has reached a second close of RMB4.2 billion ($650 million) on its latest healthcare fund - the first in China to receive fast-track approval for its role in addressing COVID-19.

  • Greater China
  • 13 January 2021
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Novo Tellus backs Singapore semiconductor industry supplier

Novo Tellus Capital Partners has invested S$23.6 million ($17.7 million) in Grand Venture Technology, a Singapore-listed provider of testing, assembly, and engineering services for semiconductor manufacturing.

  • Southeast Asia
  • 13 January 2021
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Hong Kong's ORI hits first close on Fund II, exits Kymab

Hong Kong healthcare-focused VC firm ORI Capital has reached a first close of $112 million on its second fund and exited its largest investment, UK biotech developer Kymab, as part of a $1.1 billion deal.

  • Greater China
  • 13 January 2021
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Myanmar's Ascent appoints two managing partners

Myanmar-based private equity firm Ascent Capital Partners has strengthened its leadership with the naming of two new managing partners. It follows a final close for the firm’s debut fund.

  • Southeast Asia
  • 12 January 2021
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Cathay closes second innovation fund $789m

Cathay Capital has raised EUR650 million ($789 million) for its second innovation fund, which supports start-ups in China, Europe, and North America.

  • Greater China
  • 12 January 2021
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Portfolio Advisors promotes Asia fundraiser

Portfolio Advisors has promoted Chris Choi, who is responsible for business development and client services in Asia, from senior vice president to managing director.

  • LPs
  • 12 January 2021
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Bow Wave joins $175m round for Philippines-based GCash

Bow Wave Capital Management, a US-based private equity investor in mobile payment ecosystems globally, has participated in a $175 million round for Philippines-based mobile wallet GCash.

  • Southeast Asia
  • 12 January 2021
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China HR software start-up raises $190m

WorkTrans, a Chinese human resources services provider, has raised $190 million through two tranches, a Series C of $50 million and a Series D of $140 million.

  • Greater China
  • 12 January 2021
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KKR closes Asia infrastructure fund at $3.9b

KKR has reached a final close on its first Asia Pacific-dedicated infrastructure fund at the hard cap of $3.9 billion. It is being called the largest pan-regional infrastructure fund ever raised.

  • Fundraising
  • 12 January 2021
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Chinese fitness app Keep raises $360m

Keep, a Chinese mobile app that provides fitness training programs, has raised $360 million in Series F funding led by SoftBank Vision Fund.

  • Greater China
  • 11 January 2021
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China's Firstred closes debut renminbi fund on $1b

Firstred Capital, a Chinese growth and buyout investor in healthcare, consumer products and services, and industrial technology, has closed its debut fund with RMB6.8 billion ($1 billion) in commitments.

  • Fundraising
  • 11 January 2021
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