TPG Growth, ChrysCapital and Premji Invest have invested USD315m in India-based baby product retailer FirstCry at a reported valuation of USD1.9-2.1m, facilitating an exit for Elevation Capital, Vertex Partners and MegaDelta Capital Advisors. Read more… Read More
Sorenson Capital Partners led a USD140m Series D for Uniphore Software, an India-based customer service analytics platform, with participation from Cisco Investments and follow-on from Chiratae Ventures and March Capital Partners. Read more… Read More
Morgan Stanley Private Equity Asia and Sichuan Pharmaceuticals have agreed to sell their 80% stake in China-based Huaiyin Hospital for CNY882.8m (~USD134.3m). Read more… Read More
Ping An Insurance, New World Development and Country Garden Venture Capital led a CNY2.7b (~USD410m) Series B for China-based AI chip manufacturer Biren Technology, with participation from Source Code Capital, Guosheng Group, Harvest Capital Management, China Merchants Capital, BAI, CITIC Securities Investment, Yijing Capital, Greater Bay Area Homeland… Read More
Mekong Capital, through its Mekong Enterprise Fund IV, has invested an undisclosed amount in Vietnam-based chocolate maker Marou Chocolate Company. Read more… Read More
JAFCO Asia and Chiratae Ventured led a USD3.5m pre-Series A for Uable, an India-based skill development platform for children, with follow-on from 3one4 Capital. Read more… Read More
Recharge Capital led a USD7.2m seed round for Pakistan-based fintech SadaPay, with follow-on from Kingsway Capital, Raptor Group and angel investors. Read more… Read More
After a record-breaking 2019, GPs raised USD1.9b Southeast Asia-dedicated funds raised USD1.9b in 2020 as fewer venture capital (VC) managers returned to raise capital after a historic year in 2019. Seed and early-stage fund managers accounted for 92% of the USD628m collected by VC strategies in 2020, led by final… Read More
GPs deployed a record USD29.5b in India, targeting longterm technology, healthcare, and infrastructure opportunities Private capital deal value in India reached new highs in 2020, even as the pandemic and protests over agricultural reform have disrupted consumption patterns and the rollout of new policies. The pace of deal-making reflects investor… Read More
Data Insights The 2021 Data Insights feature data and analysis on private capital activity in China, India, Southeast Asia, Africa and Central & Eastern Europe (CEE) through year-end 2020. This year, members also have access to LAVCA’s 2021 Industry Data & Analysis on private capital activity in Latin America, as… Read More
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