Analysis
Catch all the highlights of the week, from startup fundings to Grab-GoTo merger talks and more.
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KKR provides $750m loan to back Chandra Asri's Esso station acquisition
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Mandala Capital eyes food and agri firms in SE Asia, India with Fund III
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360 ONE Asset, others in talks to invest in Indian diagnostics chain
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Rising deal closures signal optimism in China secondaries: AB Value
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Singapore's Moon Technologies secures $2.6m in SEEDS-backed round
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The IPO highlighted robust foreign interest in Philippine equities.
Venture Capital
The firm initially targeted $20m for the second fund but expanded the hard cap to $25m.
IPOs & Markets
The offering drew 12 cornerstone investors, including IFC and ADB.
Climate Tech & ESG
The loan will be extended to Citicore Solar Energy Corporation.
It will be the largest since Monde Nissin’s record IPO that raised $1 billion in 2021.
Deals
The proceeds will be used to expand Asialink’s lending to MSMEs across the Philippines.
Integra Partners and Kaya founders backed GoRocky.
It will be the country’s biggest since Monde Nissin’s $1b 2021 debut.
The London-based firm is set to deepen its Asia footprint, with India playing a key role.
