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But, exits via domestic strategic sales have proved to be an upside for local PE players.
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IFC proposes up to $82m loan for Bangladesh’s Akij Shipping fleet expansion
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Analysis
DealStreetAsia had reported in Feb that CVC is in talks to invest in MAPI.
The firm is selectively exploring expansion into Japan, Australia, Thailand, and the Middle East.
Rapid network growth fuels planned listing this year, testing investor appetite.
Deals
The financing will comprise an IFC A-loan of up to $52 million and B1 loans of up to $30 million.
India
Bobakat aims to open 35 new stores in FY26–27.
Investors in Sindhuja Microcredit include Abler Nordic, GAWA Capital, and Oikocredit.
World
OpenAI will also acquire an AI consulting firm Tomoro.
Plan includes a multibillion-dollar project to build AI infra in the European nation.
Indonesia
The acquisition marks IDN’s expansion into physical creative and community spaces.
