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Deals
Thai insurtech firm Sunday has issued additional shares to its largest shareholder.
The facility is forecast to produce 50,000 electric and hybrid vehicles in the first phase within 2025.
A quick recap of all that happened in the PE-VC world in the week gone by.
Here are the most significant private equity, venture capital and startup developments from the week that went by.
Venture Capital
The round also saw participation by existing shareholders the Philippines-based Kaya Founders.
HD’s round was led by SBI Ven Capital.
Central is already substantially invested in Signa’s luxury holdings.
Healthtech startup Mesh Bio has issued new shares to Japanese trading and investment company Mitsui & Co.
Private Equity
Six SE Asia-focused funds closed in 2023, raising $2 billion in new capital.