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SG's Neurosensum raises pre-Series B round to push expansion plans

SG's Neurosensum raises pre-Series B round to push expansion plans

The AI-based consumer research firm is looking to grow its business in the US and India markets.

In driver's seat, Walujo expected to steer GoTo towards profitability, US IPO

In driver's seat, Walujo expected to steer GoTo towards profitability, US IPO

Walujo will focus on cost-cutting, driving synergies and shutting down non-core units.

China Deal Review: May was second weakest month so far for startup fundraising in 2023

China Deal Review: May was second weakest month so far for startup fundraising in 2023

Chinese startups collectively raised $2.8b in May across 197 deals.

Indonesian edtech firm Ruangguru turns profitable in 2021

Indonesian edtech firm Ruangguru turns profitable in 2021

SG's Thomson Medical Group eyes stake in Vietnam’s FV Hospital

SG's Thomson Medical Group eyes stake in Vietnam’s FV Hospital

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Private Equity

KKR, CDP rival consortium ready fresh bids for Telecom Italia's grid

KKR, CDP rival consortium ready fresh bids for Telecom Italia's grid

Debt-crippled TIM is seeking improved offers for its most valuable asset.

Hong Kong's PAG invests $200m in pharmaceutical firm RK Pharma

Hong Kong's PAG invests $200m in pharmaceutical firm RK Pharma

With operations in the US and India, RK Pharma Inc is a privately held US-headquartered firm.

BlackRock eyes $7b for new Global Renewable Power Fund

BlackRock eyes $7b for new Global Renewable Power Fund

The fund could invest across wind, solar and other clean technologies.

Venture Capital

Antler raises $285m fund for growth-stage investing

Antler raises $285m fund for growth-stage investing

Antler Elevate will provide companies with scale-up capital from Series A to Series C.

Peak XV said to be opening US office in H2 this year

Peak XV said to be opening US office in H2 this year

The new team will be tasked with supporting its existing Indian and SE Asian portfolio firms.

After Sequoia split, India-focused Peak XV says existing investors won't back out

After Sequoia split, India-focused Peak XV says existing investors won't back out

Peak XV has started holding discussions with its LPs.

Q & A

Great vintage year for green economy, says InnoVision Capital’s Zhao

Great vintage year for green economy, says InnoVision Capital’s Zhao

China's Oceanpine Capital targets $600m for third USD Fund

China's Oceanpine Capital targets $600m for third USD Fund

Impact investor Sweef Capital eyes final close of $80m debut vehicle in Q3

Impact investor Sweef Capital eyes final close of $80m debut vehicle in Q3

HK is becoming a prime venue for Web3 investors looking to raise funds: Newman Capital

HK is becoming a prime venue for Web3 investors looking to raise funds: Newman Capital

Deals

SG's Thomson Medical Group eyes stake in Vietnam’s FV Hospital

SG's Thomson Medical Group eyes stake in Vietnam’s FV Hospital

Last year, Quadria Capital was reported to be exploring a sale of FV Hospital.

SG's Neurosensum raises pre-Series B round to push expansion plans

SG's Neurosensum raises pre-Series B round to push expansion plans

The AI-based consumer research firm is looking to grow its business in the US and India markets.

KKR-backed WebMD to acquire ASX-listed SaaS firm Limeade

KKR-backed WebMD to acquire ASX-listed SaaS firm Limeade

After the acquisition is completed, Limeade will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of WebMD.

Analysis

Binance.US suspends USD deposits, halting fiat withdrawal channels

Binance.US suspends USD deposits, halting fiat withdrawal channels

The move comes as the US financial regulators supported a freeze on Binance's assets earlier in the day.

In driver's seat, Walujo expected to steer GoTo towards profitability, US IPO

In driver's seat, Walujo expected to steer GoTo towards profitability, US IPO

Walujo will focus on cost-cutting, driving synergies and shutting down non-core units.

China Deal Review: May was second weakest month so far for startup fundraising in 2023

China Deal Review: May was second weakest month so far for startup fundraising in 2023

Chinese startups collectively raised $2.8b in May across 197 deals.

Opinion

Indonesia’s tech startup ecosystem enters a moment of self-introspection

Indonesia’s tech startup ecosystem enters a moment of self-introspection

Guest Post: Generative AI’s linguistic jugglery leads the way in breaking language barriers

Guest Post: Generative AI’s linguistic jugglery leads the way in breaking language barriers

Vantage Point: Q1 scorecard of SE Asia’s listed tech majors shows shift away from GMV growth

Vantage Point: Q1 scorecard of SE Asia’s listed tech majors shows shift away from GMV growth

Editor's take: The week that was — May 1-6

Editor's take: The week that was — May 1-6

Policy and Regulations

Japan's Isuzu not to relocate factory from Thailand to Indonesia

Japan's Isuzu not to relocate factory from Thailand to Indonesia

Indonesian Industry Minister had said on Wednesday that Isuzu planned to move the factory

Taiwan's MediaTek says will defend itself in accusation over patent 'bounty' agreement

Taiwan's MediaTek says will defend itself in accusation over patent 'bounty' agreement

MediaTek is accused of conspiring with IPValue in an effort to drive Realtek out of the market

China to further open up financial sector, regulator tells Citigroup CEO

China to further open up financial sector, regulator tells Citigroup CEO

Fraser held a meeting with the head of China's new financial regulator on Monday.