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Orient Growth Ventures closes second India and South East Asia fund at $90 million
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1y ago
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Dutch investment firm Orient Growth Ventures has closed its second India and Southeast Asia fund at $90 million. The firm aims to increase its investment in India by backing early-stage venture capital firms. The fund will exclusively direct its capital to India and Southeast Asia, with a focus on sectors such as electric vehicle infrastructure, climate, and agritech. The fund is backed by existing and new limited partners, including high net worth individuals, tech entrepreneurs, and family offices across Europe and Singapore.
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Micro VC Aora changes tack, investment mandate in new fund
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1y ago
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Venture capital firm Aora Ventures is shifting its investment strategy with its new fund. The firm, known for its backing of startups across various regions, including South Asia, South East Asia, Europe, and the US, has fully deployed its initial $15 million fund established in 2020. The focus of the new fund will be to target a specific corpus, narrowing its investment scope.
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Vertex Ventures’ Kanika Mayar on India deal volume, new focus sectors and more
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11m ago
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Vertex Ventures, backed by Temasek Holdings, has closed its fifth fund focused on India and Southeast Asia at $541 million. The venture capital firm seeks to increase deal frequency in India and expand its focus sectors. Kanika Mayar, Partner at Vertex Ventures South East Asia and India, highlighted the firm's interest in sectors including healthtech, agritech, and edtech. The firm is looking to invest in startups that can build scalable and sustainable businesses in these sectors.
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With thaw in India-China ties, TCI orders two cargo ships from Chinese shipyards
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9m ago
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Transport Corporation of India (TCI) plans to purchase two cargo ships worth $38 million from Chinese shipyards to enhance its operations along the Indian coastline. The vessels, expected to be delivered in 2026, will be used to transport cargo along ports on the east and west coasts of India. TCI is also considering purchasing a second-hand cargo vessel and exploring options from shipbuilders in Japan and South Korea. Additionally, TCI aims to expand its overseas operations, particularly in the Middle East and South Asia, and is focusing on its supply chain and warehousing services.
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Saudi VC firm STV closes maiden non-dilutive capital fund
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3m ago
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Saudi Technology Ventures (STV), a prominent tech-focused venture capital firm in the Middle East, has closed its first non-dilutive fund, the STV NICE Fund I. The $100 million fund provides growth capital to tech companies without equity dilution, backed by investors like SAB Invest. This Sharia-compliant fund is designed to support tech startups in Saudi Arabia, helping them grow sustainably. The fund has already invested in fintech unicorn Tabby and other tech startups.
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Bessemer closes $350 million India-only fund to boost play
Economic Times
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5m ago
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Bessemer Venture Partners (BVP) has launched its second India-focused fund with $350 million, targeting startups in AI, SaaS, fintech, digital health, consumer brands, and cybersecurity. The fund, capped at this amount despite being oversubscribed, follows BVP's first India fund of $220 million. Investments will range from $5 million to $40 million for early-stage startups, supporting growth stages. BVP's Indian operations have backed over 80 startups, including successful names like BigBasket and PharmEasy.
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Sustainability-focused GEF Capital nears target for third fund
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1y ago
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GEF Capital Partners, a sustainability and climate-focused private equity firm led by Raj Pai and Stuart Barkoff, is close to achieving its target for its third fund, the GEF South Asia Growth Fund III. The fund, which is domiciled in the US and has a target corpus of $400 million, focuses on investments in South Asia. GEF Capital is known for its commitment to sustainable and environmentally-friendly investments.
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South African PE firm Metier closes latest fund, tops target
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1y ago
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South African private equity firm, Metier, has successfully closed its latest fund, raising over $219 million, exceeding its target of $200 million. The Johannesburg-based firm specializes in investing in mid-market companies in Sub-Saharan Africa. The oversubscription of the Metier Capital Growth Fund III indicates investor confidence in the region despite challenging market conditions.
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B Capital closes second Opportunities fund at $750 million
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
B Capital, the global investment firm founded by Facebook cofounder Eduardo Saverin, has closed its second Opportunities fund at $750 million. The fund received participation from existing and new investors, including private and public pensions, family offices, high-net worth individuals, and sovereign wealth funds. The fund will primarily make follow-on investments in late-stage portfolio companies in sectors such as technology, healthcare, and climate tech. B Capital aims to support startups across North America and Asia. Additionally, a small portion of the fund will be invested in new opportunities.
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Honeywell appoints Anant Maheshwari as President and CEO of its High Growth Region Portfolio
IndianStartupNews
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2y ago
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Anant Maheshwari has been named President and CEO of Honeywell's High Growth Region Portfolio. In his new role, Maheshwari will oversee Honeywell's business operations in India, South East Asia, and Africa, focusing on driving growth and innovation across various sectors. This appointment reflects Honeywell's commitment to expanding its presence and impact in these high-potential regions.
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Medical tourism company Global Care raises $3 Mn
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11m ago
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Non-hospital medical tourism company Global Care has raised $3 million in Series A funding round led by 35North India Discovery Fund – II. The funds will be used to build clinical excellence through strategic consulting and facilitating convenient access to patient care, Global Care said in a press release. Launched in 2016 by Rajeev Taneja, Global Care offers cutting-edge medical care across specialties in India, Turkey, Dubai, Egypt, Germany, and Thailand. It aims to bridge healthcare divides worldwide. The company intends to expand healthcare services internationally and create a global ecosystem of clinical services as healthcare consultants covering aspects like building clinical corridors while supporting patients who cannot be treated in their home country. According to Global Care, it will focus on Eastern Africa, Francophone Africa, the Middle East, Central Asia, SAARC nations, South-East Asia, as well as the Middle East, and North Africa for its expansion. India Discovery Fund – II has backed companies like SpeedLabs (Teevra Edutech), Nukleus Office Solutions, Cloud Tailor, Stupa Analytics, Big Bang Boom Solutions, Aatwri Aerospace and Defence, HomePecked, and Beshak.
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