Early-stage investor network FAAD announced that it has received market regulator Sebi’s approval to launch a category-1 alternative investment fund (AIF) with a corpus of $36 million (Rs300 crore). Separately, Java Capital has launched its first fund with a corpus of $9 million. FAAD gets Sebi’s nod for $36m fund Early-stage investor network FAAD announced… Continue reading India Digest: FAAD gets Sebi’s nod for $36m AIF; Java launches $9m fund
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Tata Group said to be opening 100 exclusive Apple stores in India
Indian conglomerate Tata Group-owned Infiniti Retail, which runs the ‘Croma’ chain of stores, plans to open 100 stores across the country that will only sell Apple Inc products, the Economic Times newspaper reported on Monday, citing two people aware of the matter. Reuters Go to Source
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Dutch development bank FMO mulls $25m investment in SATYA MicroCapital
Dutch development bank FMO has proposed to invest $25 million in Delhi-based micro-finance company SATYA MicroCapital Limited. Of the proposed investment in SATYA, while $20 million will be used for growth of the loan book towards female and young entrepreneurs and women-owned microenterprises, the remainder $5 million will be earmarked for Water Sanitation and Hygiene… Continue reading Dutch development bank FMO mulls $25m investment in SATYA MicroCapital
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
Getir’s Gorillas buy to speed up consolidation in Europe’s food delivery space
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Streaming boom lifts Japan-anime market to record $20b
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Thales-Hitachi rail signal deal delayed over UK competition watchdog concerns
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