India's edtech giant Byju's has closed a $800m pre-IPO funding round at a valuation of $22bn, the Economic Times reported. The post Edtech giant Byju’s said to reach $22bn valuation with latest funding round first
India-based FinTech platform Money View has closed its Series D funding round on $75m, which values the business at $625m. The post New venture capital investment help Indian fintech Money View to $625m valuation first
Global placement agent Rede Partners has launched its first Asian office under the leadership of former Atlantic-Pacific Capital partner Charles Wan. The post Rede Partners follows landmark €20bn year with launch of first Asian office
Several private equity houses have entered into the second round of bidding for Royal FrieslandCampina's infant nutrition brand Frisco, which could value the unit at $2bn. The post Barings Asia, Sequoia Capital said to enter
HarbourVest Partners has struck an above-target $1.6bn final close for its latest flagship Europe and Asia-focused private equity fund. The post HarbourVest beats goal for latest Europe, Asia PE fund with $1.6bn final close first
Venture capital firm Accel has launched a $650m fund for India and Southeast Asia to capture the 'enormous opportunity to build breakout and innovative companies in the region'. The post VC major Accel boosts commitment
Amazon's Indian partner, private equity firm Samara Capital, is planning to raise up to $500m for a new Indian-focused fund, Bloomberg reported. The post Amazon’s Indian partner Samara Capital plans new tech-focused fundraise – report
CITIC Securities alternative investment arm CLSA Capital Partners has its eye on up to $500m for a new US-dollar private equity fund targeting China. The post CITIC Securities arm CLSA Capital eyes $500m for US-dollar-focused
The $24.3bn Montana Board of Investments has committed more than $200m across a string of alternatives assets vehicles. The post Montana makes $200m of new alternatives commitments, including new RiverGlade Capital fund first appeared on
Global buyout major Advent International is in advanced talks to buy Chinese health-food and bakery chain Wagas, Bloomberg reported, quoting sources. The post Advent seeks to buy Chinese bakery chain Wagas at up to $1bn
China Renaissance's private equity arm Huaxing Growth Capital has reportedly reached an $800m second close for its fourth flagship US-dollar fund. The post China Renaissance PE arm Huaxing said to strike $800m second close for
Indian venture capital firm Chiratae Ventures is looking to raise $700m to invest in the tech sector in India, AVCJ reported. The post Chiratae Ventures looking to raise $700m for Indian tech investment – report
Consumer-focused private equity house L Catterton has invested in Shanghai Enova Pet Products to mark its first foray into China's pet food market. The post L Catterton makes first move into Chinese pet food market
Asia-Pacific dealmaking across private equity, venture capital and M&A nosedived in January as the Omicron variant of Covid-19 surged through the region. The post Omicron variant spread sees Asia-Pacific deal activity slump first appeared on
A string of global buyout firms have been reported as shortlisted bidders for Hitachi's minority stake in its transportation unit, Bloomberg reported quoting sources. The post Private equity giants queue up to bid for stake
Blackstone's growth arm has agreed to lead a $300m investment in Xpressbees, which is says is India’s fastest growing third-party logistics company. The post Blackstone growth arm seals debut Asia deal by leading $300m Xpressbees
Global buyout giant KKR has become the latest private equity major to report record 2021 fundraising - and has set its sights on collecting capital across more than 30 strategies this year. The post KKR
EverSource Capital has close India's largest climate impact fund on $741m, making it one of the largest single-country, climate change-focused funds. The post EverSource closes India’s largest climate impact fund on $741m to focus on
The $251bn-managing Florida State Board of Administration has made almost $1bn of new commitments across private equity, real estate and distressed debt funds. The post Hefty Summa impact fund, Blackstone Asian RE vehicle among almost
Private equity giant Blackstone has $11bn of new buying power in Asia thanks to the hefty final close of its second fund targeting the region. The post Blackstone brings $11bn of new buying power to
