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Venture capital backers help pioneering Indian crypto exchange to $5m Series A round

Unocoin, which claims to be India’s first cryptocurrency exchange, has closed its Series A round on $55m.

China’s Gaorong Capital hauls in at least $1bn towards fifth US dollar-denominated fundraise

Chinese early-stage investment house Gaorong Capital has raised at least $1bn for its fifth US dollar-denominated fund.

PAG said to launch bulk drug platform with Anjan Drug buyout alongside CX Partners, Samara Capital

Asian private equity investor PAG has reportedly teamed with CX Partners and Samara Capital to buy a controlling stake in Indian drug maker Anjan Drug.

Warburg Pincus in line to profit from The Philippines’ second biggest IPO through Converge listing

Warburg Pincus is set to profit from The Philippines' second largest IPO through the public listing of fibre broadband business Converge ICT Solutions.

KKR raises Asia’s biggest-ever buyout fund after passing $13bn – and is still looking for more

KKR has raised Asia's biggest-ever buyout fund after pulling in more than $13bn towards the mammoth vehicle.

SAIF Partners seeks up to $400m for what would be biggest India fund yet

Indian venture capital firm SAIF Partners is back in the fundraising market eyeing up to $400m for its latest flagship investment vehicle.

Sequoia Capital China said to near up to CNY18bn ($2.65bn) fund close in coming weeks

Sequoia Capital's China arm is reportedly eyeing as much as CNY18bn ($2.65bn) for what would be its largest fund focused on the country.

Canada pension giant looks to accelerate Asia dealmaking with new Singapore office

The $204bn-managing Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan has expanded its Asian investment potential with the launch of its new Singapore office.

Hillhouse Capital said to eye CNY20bn for biggest-ever yuan-denominated fund

Chinese private equity major Hillhouse Capital is reportedly eyeing more than CNY20bn ($3bn) for what would be its biggest renminbi-denominated fund yet.

Korean pension giant NPS teams with Keppel Capital for Asian infrastructure deals push

Global pension fund giant The National Pension Service of Korea has teamed up with asset manager Keppel Capital to hunt down infrastructure investment opportunities in Asia.

KKR passes $11bn for fourth flagship Asia fundraise, could raise $12.5bn – report

KKR has hauled in more than $11bn through the first close of its latest mammoth Asia private equity fund, putting it well on the way to its target, Reuters reports.

TPG backs S$2.7bn Aviva Singapore buyout, merger with Singapore Life

Private equity major TPG has taken part in a S$2.7bn ($2bn) buyout of insurance giant Aviva's Singapore business.

Helios Investment Partner bets on emerging markets payments by leading Thunes investment

Singapore-based FinTech startup Thunes has secured $60m in a Series B funding round led by Helios Investment Partners.

Leapfrog Investments re-ups in insurtech BIMA as it eyes emerging markets expansion

InsurTech BIMA has raised a $30m round with the goal of using the money to drive mass adoption of digital health and InsurTech solutions in emerging markets.

PAG said to strike $1.5bn final close for new Asia-focused loan fund, marking big increase on Fund III

Asia-focused alternative asset manager PAG has reportedly hit a $1.5bn final close for its fourth loan fund, just two years after closing its predecessor fund in the strategy.

PAG sells Tobots-maker Young Toys in $127m deal

Hong Kong-based private equity firm PAG is reportedly selling toy company Young Toys to a consortium led by MiraeN in a deal worth $127m. Speaking with investment banking sources familiar with the deal, Korean Investor

Yun Qi Partners looks to raise $275m for its third investment vehicle

Chinese private equity firm Yun Qi Partners is looking to raise up to $275m for its third fund.

Asia Alternatives appears to close pair of new funds

Asia Alternatives, a fund-of-funds private equity firm focused on Asia, is looks to have closed a pair of new funds.

Jack Ma’s Ant Financial files for what could be the biggest IPO ever

Chinese tech powerhouse Ant Financial has filed for what could be the biggest initial public offering ever, which could see the company raise $30bn.

Hong Kong to open up for private equity firms with new rules

Hong Kong has introduced a new structure for private equity funds as part of China’s bid to make the city a centre for international asset and wealth managers. The Limited Partnership Fund Ordinance will enable

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