Private Equity
Unlike previous funds, IBEF V has seen strong participation from global investors.
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Indian fund manager Motilal Oswal Alternates closes fifth fund at $938m
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FountainVest, EMS call off deal for EuroGroup Laminations stake due to India compliance issue
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Pravega Ventures leads funding in Otto Money and other India deals
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China’s iSpace raises record $730m to give wings to Falcon 9 challenger
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India: C2i Semiconductors raises $15m Series A led by Peak XV Partners
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The firms said the compliance discussions with Indian authorities had been unsuccessful.
Deals
A significant portion of the funding will go towards hiring across engineering, data science.
The round also saw participation from Yali Deeptech & TDK Ventures.
IPOs & Markets
Software, data analytics firms have been under pressure amid fears that AI tools might disrupt existing business models.
The loss-making carmaker has struggled to grow its presence in India.
Other investors include Teachers’ Venture Growth, TVS Capital, 360 ONE Assets, and Nexus Ventures.
Interviews
The firm targets to raise $135m for its third flagship fund, along with a co-investment sleeve.
Morgan Stanley had no clear plan for its next Asia fund before the secondary vehicle.
Climate Tech & ESG
State power utilities fear loss of revenue as sales move off the electric grid.
