ICICI Bank, parent company of ICICI Venture, plans to set up its debut fund, stepping onto its private equity arm's terrain for the first time.
1 min read · 04 January 2013
Pakistani authorities have approved a regulatory framework that provides more clarity with regards to private equity fund formation, registration and fundraising.
3 min read · 04 January 2013
After a tortuous process Tasman Capital Partners has acquired Nikko's Australian portfolio and is to launch a mid-market private equity fund for investments in Australia and New Zealand.
2 min read · 04 January 2013
Taiwanese venture firm PAC-LINK and Japanese venture firm Japan Asia Investment Company are among backers of a Shanghai-based video game developer. Ultizen develops games including Kung Fu Piggy, a massively multiplayer online game.
2 min read · 04 January 2013
The Cleveland, Ohio-headquartered firm has acquired a Korean preschool operator, its second deal in Asia, and its 20th in 2008.
2 min read · 04 January 2013
Permira has hired a former Goldman banker in its recently established Hong Kong office to lead its efforts in Greater China. The firm's second Asian office now has four investment professionals.
2 min read · 04 January 2013
Candover, Englefield and Apollo have joined the increasing number of private equity firms flocking to set up shop in Mumbai. All three firms have appointed heads of their respective teams; Candover has tapped Goldman Sachs' former co-head of principal investments, Harsha Raghavan.
2 min read · 04 January 2013
MBK Partners is set to invest ¥7bn in Tasaki Shinju to help strengthen the company's domestic market position and expand its overseas operations. This will be the firm's second deal in Japan.
2 min read · 04 January 2013
The Palo Alto firm has tied up with Indian venture firm Erasmic, and plans to raise a $60 million venture capital fund for investing in multiple sectors in the country.
2 min read · 04 January 2013
Sydney-based AMP Capital Investors is backing Gayatri Infra Ventures, a subsidiary of an Indian road construction company. The deal is its maiden investment from its Asian Giants Infrastructure Fund, which is currently raising capital to target Chinese and Indian investments.
2 min read · 04 January 2013
