Catherine Badour

Israel's Hailo raises $12.5 mln to develop deep learning chip: Reuters

Israel’s Hailo, which is developing a chip for deep learning, said on Tuesday it has raised $12.5 million, bringing its total raised to date to $16 million, Reuters reported.

Dutch fintech Adyen valued at up to $8.3 billion as investors seek shares: Reuters

The listing of Adyen, the Dutch firm whose payments processing technology is used by Facebook and Netflix, got off to a strong start on Tuesday when investor demand for its shares covered those on offer within an hour, Reuters reported.

Abraaj says secured creditors expected to imminently conclude standstill on debt obligations: Reuters

Dubai-based private equity firm Abraaj said on Monday its secured creditors are expected to “imminently conclude” a standstill on its debt obligations, Reuters reported.

China's Xiaomi plans $3 bln CDRs in blockbuster July IPO, say sources: Reuters

Chinese smartphone and connected device maker Xiaomi plans to raise up to 30 percent of its blockbuster $10 billion IPO by selling shares in mainland China while offering the remainder in Hong Kong, sources told Reuters.

Tech backer White Star Capital raises $180 million for second fund: Reuters

White Star Capital, the start-up funder co-founded by ex-technology deals banker Eric Martineau-Fortin, has raised a second, $180 million fund that was significantly oversubscribed, Reuters reported.

Scandinavian payments group Nets to merge with German peer Concardis: Reuters

Scandinavian payments group Nets is planning to merge with German peer Concardis in a roughly $6 billion transaction, adding to a string of deals in the rapidly consolidating industry, Reuters reported.

Germany's Home24 to have market value of up to 650 mln euros post-IPO: Reuters

German online furniture retailer Home24 has set the price range for its initial public offering (IPO) at 19.50 to 24.50 euros, which would give it a market value of 530 million to 650 million euros ($618-758 mln) following its stock market flotation, Reuters reported.

KKR's Kravis says Japanese companies ripe for more carveouts: Reuters

Private equity firm KKR & Co LP (KKR.N) wants to buy divisions from Japanese companies seeking to streamline their businesses in the world’s third-largest economy, co-Chief Executive Henry Kravis said on Friday.

China's Pengxin in talks to buy Indonesian gold mine Martabe: WSJ

China’s Pengxin International Mining Co Ltd (600490.SS) is in advanced talks to buy Indonesian gold and silver mine Martabe from a consortium led by EMR Capital, for about $1.5 billion, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing sources.

Toshiba completes $18 billion sale of chip unit to Bain consortium: Reuters

Japan’s Toshiba Corp said on Friday it had completed the $18 billion sale of its chip unit to a consortium led by U.S. private equity firm Bain Capital.