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CITIC Securities arm CLSA Capital eyes $500m for US-dollar-focused China fund – 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

Advent seeks to buy Chinese bakery chain Wagas at up to $1bn valuation – report

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 PE arm Huaxing said to strike $800m second close for Fund IV

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

L Catterton makes first move into Chinese pet food market with Shanghai Enova buyout

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

Shiyu Wang rejoins Qiming Venture Partners to co-lead the TMT team

Chinese venture capital firm Qiming Venture Partners, has rehired Shiyu Wang as partner to co-lead the TMT team and manage the investments in the internet and consumer sectors. The post Shiyu Wang rejoins Qiming Venture

Lightspeed China Partners beats fundraising target with $960m across new pair of vehicles

Lightspeed China Partners has raised $960m across its latest pair of investment funds, with the firm highlighting green tech as an exciting new area of opportunity. The post Lightspeed China Partners beats fundraising target with

China’s Legend past halfway for $300m-targeting US-dollar healthcare fund – report

Chinese private equity and venture capital major Legend Capital has reportedly hit a $177m first close for its latest US-dollar denominated healthcare fund. The post China’s Legend past halfway for $300m-targeting US-dollar healthcare fund –

How Hunter Biden’s Firm Helped Secure Cobalt for the Chinese

The president’s son was part owner of a venture involved in the $3.8 billion purchase by a Chinese conglomerate of one of the world’s largest cobalt deposits. The metal is a key ingredient in batteries

Carlyle eyes big Delhivery return amid reports company is seeking $5.5bn valuation through IPO

Carlyle-backed Indian e-commerce logistics business Delhivery is reportedly eyeing a valuation of over $5.5bn through an IPO. The post Carlyle eyes big Delhivery return amid reports company is seeking $5.5bn valuation through IPO first appeared

PAG aiming high for $9bn fundraise – report

Asia-focused alternative asset manager PAG is aiming to raise $9bn for its biggest buyout fund to date. If successful, the vehicle would be 50% bigger than the $6bn Fund III closed in 2019. The post

Ping An Insurance Group collects $750m for overseas private equity investing

Chinese insurance company Ping An Insurance Group has closed Ping An Global Equity Selection Fund II and Ping An GP Opportunities Fund with a total capital commitment of $750m. The post Ping An Insurance Group

LBO France confirms China ambitions with Haixia tie-up, €500m joint venture

LBO France has taken the first step towards a long-term partnership with China's Haixia Capital through the launch of a joint venture targeting €500m of investments in companies with high development potential in China and Europe.

New Sofinnova, Lightspeed fundraises among latest San Francisco City & County pension commitments

The $36.1bn-managing San Francisco City & County Employees' Retirement System has picked a string of venture capital funds as its latest swathe of commitments. The post New Sofinnova, Lightspeed fundraises among latest San Francisco City

Dayone Capital closes $630m US dollar fund to tap into evolving Chinese consumer market

Chinese private equity investor Dayone Capital has closed its first US dollar-denominated buyout fund on more than $630m, well above its initial target. The post Dayone Capital closes $630m US dollar fund to tap into

Lightspeed back with new China-focused fund pair, could collect $850m from LPs

Lightspeed Venture Partners is eyeing more than $800m of new capital raising across a pair of funds. The post Lightspeed back with new China-focused fund pair, could collect $850m from LPs first appeared on AltAssets

Vitalbridge hits first close on $200m for Fund II – report

China-based venture capital Vitalbridge Capital is said to have hit a first close of $200m for its second US dollar-denominated fund just one year after the final close of Fund I. The post Vitalbridge hits

PAG said to target for $500m second China-focused growth fund raise, secures commitment from Asian Development Bank

Asia-focused alternative asset manager PAG is reportedly looking to raise $500m for its second growth fund, just one year after hitting a $1.5bn final close for its fourth loan fund. The post PAG said to

Eastern Asia top for PE, VC returns in 2020, paired with highest risks

Eastern Asia was the top-performing region across private equity and venture capital last year with an impressive 31.5% annual return, new research shows. The post Eastern Asia top for PE, VC returns in 2020, paired

Sequoia Capital China said to lead $150m series E funding round in AI platform Cloudwise

Sequoia Capital China has reportedly led a $150m series E round funding in Beijing Cloudwise Technology which specialises in AI for IT operations. The firm was joined by new investors including Boston Investment, the Greater

Ex-Qiming pair said to strike $450m target in Fund II first close, now eyeing hard cap

Ince Capital, the private equity firm launched by a pair of former Qiming Venture Partners execs, has reportedly reached a $450m first close for its sophomore fundraise. The post Ex-Qiming pair said to strike $450m

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