Deals
The new entity will command a portfolio of more than 3,300 operational towers.
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Macquarie Capital unit, Miescor to set up telecom tower firm in Philippines
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Auckland Intl Airport to raise $862m, signs contract to build new terminal
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Headlined by top dealmakers, Asia PE-VC Summit 2024 kicks off tomorrow
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SE Asian family offices are slowly warming up to private equity
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Asia’s family-owned businesses put faith in private equity as heirs step aside
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Private Equity
Actis is acquiring a 40% stake in Solar Philippines New Energy for $600m, Reuters reported.
Interviews
It has already invested in Sourcefit, a Filipino BPO provider.
The acquisition is subject to regulatory approvals in the Philippines.
Venture Capital
SurplusLoop focuses on matching companies with surplus assets to buyers.
The likely investment consists of a four-year senior loan.
Analysis
Central bank offers four new licenses, but experts see credit risk ‘challenge’.
Indonesian farming-as-a-service (FaaS) startup Beleaf Farms received fresh capital this week.
H1 2024 saw a decline in both the number of fund closes and the total capital raised.
EcoFinance enters the Philippines by launching consumer brand Honey Loan.
