Asia
Japan-based AnyMind expands into South Korea
AnyMind Group, a Japan-based technology company for the business supply chain, has on Monday announced that it has entered South Korea, with an office in Seoul, to initially help businesses in South Korea to expand into international markets whilst the company develops its domestic networks in South Korea.
Indian venture capital firm Java Capital announces final close of fund at $6M
Java Capital, an India-based deep tech venture capital fund, has on Tuesday announced the final close of INR 50 crore ($6 million) fund. The fund has seen participation from established founders from the Indian startup ecosystem, high net worth individuals (HNIs) based in India, Middle East and the United States.
AirAsia parent Capital A to list brand management business on NASDAQ via SPAC deal
The proposed business combination will be at an indicative equity value of $1 billion based on an independent valuation of the AirAsia Brand.
Japan’s Mitsui invests $58M in ADA via Axiata Digital, valuing ADA at $550M
Following the investment, Mitsui’s stake in ADS will increase from 3.29 percent to 20 percent, resulting in an effective 12.69 percent stake in ADA.
India’s Aequs raises $54M in funding round led by Singapore-based Amansa Capital
Precision manufacturing company Aequs Pvt. Ltd., has raised $54 million in a fresh round of equity funding led by Singapore-based Amansa Capital, which brings on board five new investors. Apart from Amansa, the current round includes global investment firm Steadview Capital, Catamaran, the family office of Infosys founder N. R, Narayana Murthy, Sparta Group…
SHEIN acquires British women fashion brand Missguided
SHEIN, a Singapore-based online fashion and lifestyle retailer, has announced the acquisition of Missguided, a British women's fashion brand, from Frasers Group. The acquisition furthers the company's efforts to meet customer demand for product variety and consistently deliver an exciting customer experience.
Saudi Arabia’s NEOM Investment Fund invests $50M in Hong Kong’s Animoca Brands
Saudi Arabia-based NEOM Investment Fund will invest $50 million in Hong Kong-based gaming firm Animoca Brands. Animoca Brands has entered into a strategic partnership memorandum of understanding with NEOM Investment Fund to drive regional Web3 initiatives in line with the Saudi Vision 2030 plan.
Korea Investment Partners Southeast Asia closes $60M flagship Southeast Asia VC fund
Korea Investment Partners Southeast Asia Pte. Ltd. (KIPSEA), the Singapore-based team of Korea Investment Partners (KIP) has successfully closed $60 million for its first flagship Southeast Asia venture capital fund.
Gentari partners AM Green to drive large-scale green hydrogen production with global reach
Malaysian clean energy firm Gentari Sdn Bhd (Gentari) has partnered AM Green BV (AM Green) to jointly invest, in phases, into a green ammonia platform, AM Green Ammonia Holdings BV (AMG Ammonia). AMG Ammonia is established by the founders of Greenko, one of India’s leading renewable energy companies.
India’s Ola Electric raises $384M in equity and debt round led by Temasek, State Bank of India
Ola Electric, an India-based electric vehicle (EV) company, has on Thursday announced the successful closure of INR 3,200 Crores ($384.4 million) funding as a part of its equity and debt round raised from Temasek led marquee investors and project debt from State Bank of India respectively.
