Beyond the Buyout: What awaits Asia’s private equity sector in 2025Don’t miss the most significant developments in PE around the Asia Pacific.

In the first edition of our private equity-focused newsletter, we look at what industry executives are thinking about 2025, and what could help GPs generate DPIs in the year ahead. Don’t miss the most significant developments in PE around the Asia Pacific in the links below. The promise to payout The advent of the new… Continue reading Beyond the Buyout: What awaits Asia’s private equity sector in 2025Don’t miss the most significant developments in PE around the Asia Pacific.

India: Fleet safety firm Netradyne closes $90m Series D round led by Point72Qualcomm Ventures and Pavilion Capital also participated in the round.

US-headquartered AI-powered fleet safety solution provider Netradyne has secured $90 million in a Series D funding round led by global multi-stage investment firm Point72 Private Investments. Qualcomm Ventures and Pavilion Capital also participated in the round. The company, which also operates in India, aims to use the capital raised to boost its research & development… Continue reading India: Fleet safety firm Netradyne closes $90m Series D round led by Point72Qualcomm Ventures and Pavilion Capital also participated in the round.

Amazon to acquire Indian lending platform AxioAmazon is already an investor in Axio.

E-commerce giant Amazon.com has signed an agreement to acquire Indian online lending platform Axio (formerly Capital Float), according to a company statement. “In December, after completing due diligence, we signed an agreement with Amazon for a proposed acquisition of Axio,” the firm said, adding that the transaction will now await the required regulatory approvals. While… Continue reading Amazon to acquire Indian lending platform AxioAmazon is already an investor in Axio.

SG Digest: GenZero leads BeZero Carbon’s Series C round; W Capital Markets bags fundingBeZero’s round saw the participation of the Japan Airlines and …

Temasek-backed GenZero has led BeZero Carbon’s $32-million Series C round, while W Capital Markets Pte Ltd said it has recently raised Series B funding. BeZero Carbon raises $32m in Series C round Singapore-based decarbonisation-focused investment firm GenZero has led the $32-million Series C funding round of global carbon ratings agency BeZero Carbon, according to a… Continue reading SG Digest: GenZero leads BeZero Carbon’s Series C round; W Capital Markets bags fundingBeZero’s round saw the participation of the Japan Airlines and …

Ardian rakes in cash from APAC LPs for largest-ever secondaries fundLPs from the region contributed to slightly over one-fifth of the funds raised.

French private equity firm Ardian has closed a record-breaking secondaries fund at $30 billion with significant contributions from investors in the Asia-Pacific region, according to a statement. Limited partners (LPs) from the region contributed to slightly over one-fifth of the funds raised, underscoring their growing interest in investing in private markets. The remainder of its… Continue reading Ardian rakes in cash from APAC LPs for largest-ever secondaries fundLPs from the region contributed to slightly over one-fifth of the funds raised.

responsAbility secures $350m in third close of Asia climate strategyThe firm said it is on track to achieve its $500 million target by 2025.

Swiss impact investor responsAbility Investments said it has raised a total of $350 million as part of the third closing of its $500 million Asia climate investment strategy. The firm said it is on track to achieve its $500 million target by 2025, investing in low-emission solutions such as renewable energy, battery storage, and energy… Continue reading responsAbility secures $350m in third close of Asia climate strategyThe firm said it is on track to achieve its $500 million target by 2025.

Indian PE giant Kedaara invests $350m in AI solution provider ImpetusThe PE firm has acquired a strategic stake in the company to spruce up innovation…

Kedaara Capital, a homegrown private equity (PE) firm in India, has invested $350 million in Impetus Technologies, a provider of data, analytics, and AI solutions, per an announcement. The PE firm, led by Manish Kejriwal, has acquired a strategic stake in the company to spruce up innovation in its data and AI business. “The most… Continue reading Indian PE giant Kedaara invests $350m in AI solution provider ImpetusThe PE firm has acquired a strategic stake in the company to spruce up innovation…

India Digest: TVS to buy Ion Mobility; Oyo investors eye stake sale; ShareChat cuts jobsAccording to data from DealStreetAsia’s DATA VANTAGE, TVS Moto…

TVS Motor is acquiring ION Mobility at a discount, while early investors in Oyo are in talks with family offices to sell part of their stakes in the hospitality startup. Meanwhile, Google-backed ShareChat is laying off 30-40 employees. TVS Motor to buy ION Mobility at a discount: Report Indian two-wheeler manufacturer TVS Motor is acquiring… Continue reading India Digest: TVS to buy Ion Mobility; Oyo investors eye stake sale; ShareChat cuts jobsAccording to data from DealStreetAsia’s DATA VANTAGE, TVS Moto…

India: KKR-backed Avendus Capital hits first close of Fund III at $98mThe fund plans to make 12-14 investments, with an average ticket size of Rs 150–…

KKR-backed financial services group Avendus Capital on Thursday announced that it has hit the first close of its third fund with $98 million (Rs 850 crore) in capital commitments. Registered as a category-II alternative investment fund (AIF) with market regulator SEBI, the Avendus Future Leaders Fund III (FLF III) is targeting a corpus of Rs… Continue reading India: KKR-backed Avendus Capital hits first close of Fund III at $98mThe fund plans to make 12-14 investments, with an average ticket size of Rs 150–…