Private Equity
Itochu plans to support AI adoption at Aspirant’s portfolio companies.
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Japan’s Itochu acquires 20% stake in PE firm Aspirant Group
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India: Ayurveda-focused Nat Habit raises $15m funding led by Trident Growth Partners
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India: Tessolve Semiconductor raises $75m led by Vector Line Capital
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Indonesia's Medco Energi to buy 10% stake in four Eni oil & gas blocks
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Peak XV, Accel-backed Zetwerk eyes $2.6b valuation in India IPO
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Deals
Nat Habit will use the fresh capital to expand its product portfolio and scale distribution.
Tessolve had raised $150 million funding from TPG last September.
The four oil and gas blocks included Muara Bakau, Ganal, West Ganal, and East Ganal.
IPOs & Markets
The IPO comprises a fresh issue of shares worth up to 28.3 billion rupees.
Malaysia
Talks reflect concerns over the carrier’s financial health.
Malaysia will also shoulder early-stage risks to boost private investment in homegrown innovation.
Greater China
Startups in mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan raised over $7.2b across 256 deals in Sept.
India
Some valuations are becoming difficult to justify, Quadria’s Abhishek Yadav said.
Vietnam
The proposed five-year facility will allocate at least $25 million to green projects.
