Venture Capital
“An IPO is not the only exit solution for investors. The secondary market is very important.”
Elevar Equity invests $4m in TapFin and India deals worth $87m
Indonesia-listed Saratoga likely to acquire Brawijaya Hospital from PE firm Falcon House
Profitability, customer experience far more important than founder's gender, says Saladin co-founder Vivien Le
Women-led startups in a male-dominated industry not as appealing to some, Square Yards co-founder
TheEdgeOf's Taizo Son on impact investing, buying SBVA and working with his famous brother
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Apollo Global eyes major foothold in India’s credit market, in talks to take over BPEA Credit
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PE firms seek to play pivotal role in SE Asia’s battle against climate change
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Analysis
In 2023, Southeast Asia’s PE industry generated only $7 billion in exits.
The fund is set to suspend new investor subscriptions because Keystone is comfortable with the current size.
Deals
Singapore-headquartered digital banking group Tyme Group has received a fresh capital injection from a PE firm.
PE funds can make a difference through their active role in investee companies.
Opinion
The US International DFC is a major institutional impact investor and a key LP in several Asian PE and VC funds.
Private Equity
SingTel had dismissed an AFR report that it was in talks to sell Optus.
bolttech will collaborate with the stc Group, a telecom company, in the Middle East.
The firm has invested in over 850 funds and direct companies alongside 298 fund managers across North America, Europe, and Asia.
Policy & Regulations
The approval will allow OKX to provide digital payment token and cross-border money transfer services in Singapore.