Venture Capital
Krenovator’s seed funding round was led by venture capital investor Ignite Asia.
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Vietnam-based Dat Bike in talks to raise at least $10m in Series B funding
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QED sharpens Asia playbook with bigger cheques, expanded footprint
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Employees mull legal action against BluSmart over unpaid salaries
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Indonesian climate tech startup Rekosistem secures $7m funding
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Dubai Holding kicks off residential REIT IPO in first listing in Dubai this year
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Nestle India said to be in talks to invest in pet food brand Drools
Waste management firm Blue Planet raises fresh funds from BBC Ventures
JAFCO Asia deal marks Bee Alternatives’ evolution into a multi-asset investment platform
foodpanda’s Thai exit marks churn in SE Asia’s food delivery market
SG edtech startup Manabie raises $23m Series B funding led by JIC Venture
Private Equity
Bee expects to secure the first close of its $200m Fund VII soon.
Analysis
The week saw a slew of Southeast Asian tech giants report their Q1 earnings.
IPOs & Markets
Capital A expects a return to profitability this year after posting a loss for fiscal year 2024.
The Bintang Semiconductor Impact Fund I will promote carbon transition initiatives.
Stake of Agathis Montana, a vehicle of Creador IV, will fall to 1.9% from 10% after the IPO.
Interviews
Gobi has identified fintech, healthtech, TaqwaTech, and the circular economy as priorities.
Deals
Bee Alternatives will continue to manage or advise funds focused on secondary investments globally.
Education and healthcare are candidates for single-theme continuation vehicles, says Nicholas Bloy.
Navis said the fund was oversubscribed.
