Intel Capital

Michael Scown, managing director at Intel Capital and a member of the firm's Asia investment committee, talks to PEI about the challenges of investing in tech companies in Asia.

The private equity arm of the US-based semiconductor giant has made three investments in Asia-based e-commerce startups.

The venture capital arm of electronics giant Intel Corp has made an investment in a cloud computing service provider in Bangalore.

The investment will be used to help banking technology company FINO build a technology platform and expand its network.

Intel Capital will invest $23m across three Indian technology companies, bringing its total investment in the country to more than $200m since 1998.

Rajiv Goel, director of strategic investments at Intel Capital, was among six individuals that allegedly made $20m from insider trading linked to events including Blackstone’s buyout of Hilton Hotels.

Matrix and Intel have also backed Itz Cash Card, which provides cashless payment services India's 'under-banked' population.

The venture capital arm of the semiconductor giant has acquired a stake in UQ Communications.

The American firm closes a dual direct/fund of funds VC vehicle.

The VC arm of electronics giant Siemens has launched an RMB fund to invest directly in Chinese start-ups, taking advantage of the benefits given to corporations operating in the PRC.

The VC arm of electronics giant Siemens has launched an RMB fund to invest directly in Chinese start-ups, taking advantage of the benefits given to corporations operating in the PRC.

Global firms are moving in, regional firms are investing, and valuations may go higher.

The San Francisco-based firm has expanded its Asia operations with the hiring of an India investment veteran.

Emerging markets private equity firm Aureos Capital has held a final close for its Africa Health Fund ahead of target, and also bolstered its Asia team with the addition of a new partner.

Aavishkaar Goodwell II is targeting commitments of $100m to invest in enterprises active in India’s microfinance sector.

PEI Asia is proud to announce the Asian and ‘rest of world’ winners of the ninth annual PrivateEquityOnline.com and Private Equity International awards.