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Kendall Court ends Intrepid's Indonesia mining nightmare
Kendall Court has acquired Intrepid Mines’ interest in the Tujuh Bukit copper-gold project in Indonesia for $80 million, ending the Australia-listed resources company’s long-running ownership dispute over the asset.
PE investors trade in GMR Energy shares for infra exposure
A consortium of investors led by IDFC Alternatives and Temasek Holdings have agreed to restructure their investments in India's GMR Energy (GMRE) by purchasing INR11.4 billion ($183 million) in convertible preference shares in GMR Infrastructure (GMRI)....
Focus Media targets $1b Hong Kong IPO - report
Chinese display advertising business Focus Media, which was taken private in last May by a consortium of private equity investors in conjunction with company management, is said to be working towards a $1 billion IPO in early 2015.
Morningside raises $412m across three China TMT funds
Morningside Technologies, an investment company set up by Hong Kong's Chan family - owners of property developer Hang Lung Group - has raised $412 million across three China technology-focused funds.
IFC commits $25m to Olympus' Asia environment fund
International Finance Corporation (IFC), the investment arm of the World Bank, plans to invest $25 million in Olympus Capital Asia’s latest pan-regional environment fund. The vehicle has a target size of $300 million.
CSRC to restructure, introduce private equity department
The China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) is undergoing a restructuring that will see the creation of four divisions to oversee fast-moving markets, including private equity.
VC-backed robot suit maker files for Tokyo IPO
Cyberdyne, a Japanese robotics company that counts Jafco Ventures, Nissay Capital and the Development Bank of Japan (DBJ) among its investors - has received approval for its Tokyo IPO.
Chinese insurers approved to commit more to private equity
The China Insurance Regulatory Commission (CIRC) has raised the cap on insurers’ exposure to publicly traded companies and private equity to 30% of total assets.
INCJ invests $9 million in animation tool developer New
The Innovation Network Corporation of Japan (INCJ) has invested JPY900 million ($8.7 million) in New, a start-up that develops tools for creating motion comics.
GGV targets $500m for new Sino-US fund
GGV Capital, the US- and China-focused venture capital investor, is seeking $500 million for its fifth fund.
CalPERS lowers investment risk, trims PE allocation
California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS), the largest public pension fund in the US with more than $277 billion in assets, will reduce its target allocation for private equity from 14% to 12%. The move is part of a broader effort to lower...
KKR's Kravis highlights India distress openings
KKR plans to capitalize on corporate indebtedness in India by investing in companies with distressed balance sheets that have difficulty raising capital through conventional channels, according to Henry Kravis, the private equity firm’s co-founder and...
IFC pumps $91m into Indian financial services providers
International finance Corporation (IFC), the investment arm of the World Bank, has committed around $91 million in three PE-backed non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) in India: Magma Fincorp, Bandhan Financial Services and Au Financiers.
Artesian launches Australian crowdfunding platform
Early-stage venture capital firm Artesian Venture Partners has launched its equity-based crowdfunding platform – VentureCrowd – in Australia with over 200 registered investors and 36 start-ups.
Quadrant nears IPOs for Burson Auto, iSentia - report
Two Quadrant Private Equity portfolio companies - Burson Auto Parts and iSentia - are said to be on course for IPOs.
CDC adds to ESG team
CDC Group, a UK development finance institution that focuses on investments in South Asia and Africa, has appointed Ritu Kumar as director for environmental and social responsibility.
IVF-backed ACT gets OCA Credit, Kilimanjaro debt solution
Atria Convergence Technologies (ACT), an Indian broadband and cable TV access provider backed by India Value Fund Advisors (IVFA), has received structured debt financing from Olympus Capital Asia Credit (OCA Credit) and Kilimanjaro Credit Fund.
Tencent buys 20% stake in VC-backed Dianping
Tencent Holdings has paid an undisclosed sum for a 20% stake in Dianping, a VC-backed online listings provider best known as one of China’s most popular sites for restaurant reviews. The deal comes as China’s internet giants continue to broaden their...
Bamboo Finance, Saama Capital invest in India's Modern Family Doctor
Bamboo Finance, a European private equity firm that focuses on investments benefiting low-income communities in emerging markets, and early stage investor Saama Capital have together taken part in a Series B round of funding for Indian healthcare provider...
Jungle Ventures, Spring Seeds back big data start-up
Jungle Ventures has led a S$1.5 million ($1.2 million) round of funding for Crayong Data, a Singapore-based big data start-up, with participation from Spring Seeds Capital.
Goldman, Mitsui invest in India's Global Beverages & Foods
Goldman Sachs, Mitsui Global Investment (MGI) and a number of other unnamed investors are paying INR3.15billion ($50.4 million) for a undisclosed stake in Global Beverages and Foods (GBF).
Fosun Venture leads Series B round for Kmsocial
Fosun Venture Capital Investment has led a Series B round of funding for Kongming, a Beijing-based social media marketing solutions provider, with participation from previous investor Fidelity Growth Partners Asia. The investment size is about $10 million....
CITIC PE considers Biosensors acquisition – update
CITIC Private Equity has held talks about potentially increasing its stake in Singapore-listed portfolio company Biosensors International, the medical device maker said on Wednesday.
Japan's education app Smart Education raises $5.4m
CyberAgent Ventures and Infinity Venture Partners have invested JPY550 million ($5.4 million) in Smart Education, a Tokyo-based developer of educational mobile apps for kids.