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East Asia

3D social networking company gets $15m backing

Seoul-based Nurien Software has received an investment from a syndicate of four venture capital firms to launch a unique social networking platform in Korea, China and the US.

2 min read · 04 January 2013

IDFC Private Equity backs carbon credit advisory company

The infrastructure-focussed private equity firm has invested R400 million in a clean energy service company, its third such investment in the last six months.

2 min read · 04 January 2013

Report: China Goldman spinout makes first investment - in Mongolia

The investment firm founded by Goldman Sachs executive Fang Fenglei has made a $300m private equity investment in partnership with Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund, Temasek Holdings.

2 min read · 04 January 2013

Riverside seals third European acquisition this month

The European mid-market remains active despite the credit crunch.

1 min read · 04 January 2013

Warburg Pincus buys cleaning company for £565m

The vendor, CCMP Capital, more than doubled the company’s value in less than four years.

1 min read · 04 January 2013

Aureos backs Chinese wind energy company

The emerging market specialist has made a second investment from its China-focussed fund, citing 'clear policy support' provided by Chinese authorities for clean energy initiatives.

2 min read · 04 January 2013

Baring Asia takes stake in Chinese clean energy company

Baring Asia has made its first investment in clean energy after exploring opportunities in this sector across the region.

2 min read · 04 January 2013

Dubai firm buys stake in US credit specialist

Recently rebranded Istithmar World, backed by the Dubai government, has agreed to purchase a majority stake in US firm Gulf Stream Asset Management.

2 min read · 04 January 2013

Report: Mobius looks to invest in Iraq

The renowned emerging markets investor is reportedly seeking investment opportunities for the Templeton Emerging Markets Equity Group in the war ravaged country.

1 min read · 04 January 2013

Baird China team completes debut deal

The firm has invested $10m in Frontage Laboratories alongside US venture firm Pavilion Capital Partners.

2 min read · 04 January 2013

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