IPOs & Markets
The growth of IPOs in the region comes as part of broad plans to deepen capital markets, grow the private sector and attract investment.
Saudi staffing company SMASCO sets final IPO price
Didi co-founder Liu steps down after decade as president & board director
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ShawKwei & Partners leans on secondaries amid a more favourable environment
Vertex Ventures launches $64m inaugural Japan-focused fund
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Singapore’s finance admin startup Osome raises $17m in Series B+ round
Indonesian investment firm Saratoga said to be exiting Antangin maker Deltomed
Haidilao restaurant operator Super Hi’s shares surge 38% in strong US market debut
Venture Capital
The fund is anchored by Singapore-based Vertex Holdings.
Private Equity
Mubadala Investment Company is the second-biggest state fund in Abu Dhabi.
Deals
The deal is part of AIG’s efforts to reduce its holdings in the life and retirement business.
Anime-focused venture studio Kasagi Labo has raised $12 million in a pre-series A round led by Burda Principal Investments.
The ETF tracking Japanese equities will be listed on the Abu Dhabi securities exchange (ADX).
Golden Gate Ventures partner Michael Lints has relocated to Qatar to oversee this expansion.
Philippines-based coffee chain operator PICKUP COFFEE has received a fresh capital injection from new investors.
Analysis
Japan brokerage seeks to grow assets under management by $260b.
The fund will back companies serving micro, small, and medium enterprises across South and Southeast Asia, Latin America, and Africa.