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APAC LPs turning to private equity amid public market volatility, finds Coller Capital report

Limited partners (LPs) in the Asia-Pacific are finding private equity (PE) more attractive under the current market conditions, according to London-based Coller Capital’s 2022-23 Global Private Equity Barometer. The report surveyed 112 investors in private equity funds globally, of which 21% of the respondents were from APAC. “Asia-Pacific LPs are positive on the outlook for… Continue reading APAC LPs turning to private equity amid public market volatility, finds Coller Capital report

The LP View: Early-stage VCs can have the best risk-return profile, says Blue Future PartnersThe firm plans to increase exposure to APAC in the coming…

European fund-of-funds Blue Future Partners is betting big on early-stage investments and sees tremendous potential in the venture capital ecosystem of Southeast Asia and India. “We believe that early-stage VC has the best risk-return profile if approached with a diversified strategy. Being early allows GPs to buy significant ownership stakes, which can return a fund… Continue reading The LP View: Early-stage VCs can have the best risk-return profile, says Blue Future PartnersThe firm plans to increase exposure to APAC in the coming…

HK’s Brinc builds SG office, targets two new funds to tap foodtech, emerging market deals

Hong Kong-headquartered venture accelerator Brinc is building out a new office in Singapore as it plans to raise up to $200 million for two venture funds to invest in emerging market opportunities and Asia’s food technology growth. Brinc, which has grown a portfolio of over 200 startups since its inception in 2014, recently obtained a… Continue reading HK’s Brinc builds SG office, targets two new funds to tap foodtech, emerging market deals

Fund managers step up focus on Asia’s private wealth to diversify investor baseAccessing private wealth will be “an attractive proposition” for GPs, e…

Fund managers and technology platforms across Asia are pushing to make private market assets such as private equity and venture capital accessible for retail investors. Tapping private wealth for private equity fundraising has started to gain steam in Asia, and industry experts believe the trend is here to stay. Go to Source

At least 65 Indian startups waiting to turn unicorn next year… will they get lucky?

Amid the current macroeconomic uncertainty and funding winter in the startup ecosystem, all eyes are on India’s growing ‘soonicorn list’, which signals the market’s enormous potential to build big, disruptive businesses in the long term. According to Tracxn Geo Annual Report-India Tech 2022, as many as 65 startups in the country are currently waiting in… Continue reading At least 65 Indian startups waiting to turn unicorn next year… will they get lucky?

Investors bet on greed and fear as COVID grip loosens in China

Investors caught off-guard by China‘s dramatic COVID policy pivot are betting on both greed and fear as the economy starts to gradually reopen, snapping up shares in businesses from travel agencies and casinos to funeral companies. The dismantling of three years of COVID curbs this week sparked a rally in the shares of liquor producer Kweichow Moutai Co and China Southern Airlines, seen likely to benefit from potential… Continue reading Investors bet on greed and fear as COVID grip loosens in China

PwC plans to invests $140m in China tourist hub for learning centre

PwC said on Saturday it plans to invest more than 1 billion yuan ($140 million) to establish an education and innovation centre China‘s island province of Hainan, a tourism hub. The Reimagine Park project, to occupy 16 acres in Sanya in the Chinese southern province, is due to open in 2025. “I have absolutely no doubt the China market will rebound,”… Continue reading PwC plans to invests $140m in China tourist hub for learning centre