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3 days ago | 
dealstreetasia.com | Kavitha Nair
Actis, a leading growth markets investor in sustainable infrastructure, has raised $1.7 billion in commitments for the second vehicle in its long life infrastructure fund strategy and secured the final close of the vehicle, according to an announcement on Tuesday (May 13). Actis Long Life Infrastructure Fund 2 (ALLIF2) continues Actis’s strategy of investing in operating infrastructure assets in growth markets.
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4 days ago | 
dealstreetasia.com | Kavitha Nair
There’s a quiet shift underway in how fresh capital is entering the private equity market. Historically, this capital—often held in cash or public markets—was first deployed into more familiar strategies like buyout and growth. Now, many investors are bypassing this path entirely, opting instead for secondaries, stated senior executives at global consulting firm Mercer. “The secondary markets are at the forefront.
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5 days ago | 
dealstreetasia.com | Kavitha Nair
Institutional investors are seeing increasing opportunities in Asia amid a growing appetite for infrastructure financing in the region to support development goals. But with the emergence of more financing options—such as the flourishing private credit model—even long-time funders are being forced to differentiate themselves in the market. Start your deal-making journey now!Subscribe now to enjoy unlimited access at just $59.
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1 week ago | 
dealstreetasia.com | Kavitha Nair
Liberty Energy, which is majority-owned by ShawKwei & Partners, has announced that its holding company, Alliance Energy, will acquire Singapore-listed PEC for $160 million. Following the acquisition, PEC will be delisted from the Singapore Exchange (SGX). According to a company announcement, this transaction was approved through a scheme of Arrangement at the Extraordinary General Meeting held in Singapore.
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1 week ago | 
dealstreetasia.com | Kavitha Nair
Kuala Lumpur-based Bee Alternatives, following its acquisition of early-stage venture capital firm JAFCO Asia in April, is set to become a multi-asset alternative investment platform, in a strategic shift beyond its roots in secondaries. Start your deal-making journey now!Subscribe now to enjoy unlimited access at just $59. Premium coverage on private equity, venture capital, and startups in Asia. Exclusive scoops from our reporters in nine key markets.
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2 weeks ago | 
dealstreetasia.com | Kavitha Nair
This week, we look at how Asian allocators and investors are adapting to the shifting market dynamics – from Bee Alternatives’ strategic acquisition to India’s evolving IPO environment, and China’s sovereign wealth funds’ pivot towards Southeast Asia and the Middle East. Start your deal-making journey now!Subscribe now to enjoy unlimited access at just $59. Premium coverage on private equity, venture capital, and startups in Asia. Exclusive scoops from our reporters in nine key markets.
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2 weeks ago | 
dealstreetasia.com | Kavitha Nair
India’s Multiples Alternate Asset Management, led by former ICICI Venture veteran Renuka Ramnath, is understood to have roped in a slew of high-profile, global limited partners (LPs) for its multi-asset continuation fund, which is said to have raised a corpus of $430 million. Start your deal-making journey now!Subscribe now to enjoy unlimited access at just $59. Premium coverage on private equity, venture capital, and startups in Asia. Exclusive scoops from our reporters in nine key markets.
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2 weeks ago | 
dealstreetasia.com | Kavitha Nair
Singapore-headquartered Everstone Capital is nearing the first close of its fifth flagship private equity fund for India and Southeast Asia, DealStreetAsia has learnt. Start your deal-making journey now!Subscribe now to enjoy unlimited access at just $59. Premium coverage on private equity, venture capital, and startups in Asia. Exclusive scoops from our reporters in nine key markets. In-depth interviews with industry leaders shaping the ecosystem. Subscribe nowAlready a Subscriber?
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2 weeks ago | 
dealstreetasia.com | Kavitha Nair
Trump’s Liberation Day tariff announcements have slowed down deal flow, with sourcing expected to remain uneven as markets absorb the impact. As early-2025 optimism fades and distributions turn sluggish, investor focus is shifting to more defensive plays—private credit, infrastructure, and fund-of-funds—for resilience as well as predictable returns and liquidity solutions, with GP-led continuation vehicles poised to gain momentum.
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3 weeks ago | 
dealstreetasia.com | Kavitha Nair
Asset managers are central to meeting the region’s savings and retirement needs, through portfolio diversification that helps investors navigate market volatility and invest for the long term, according to Chia Der Jiun, Managing Director of the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). While regulators have a role in putting appropriate frameworks in place, coordinated efforts with market participants are needed, Chia said at the IMAS Annual Investment Conference 2025 on Wednesday.
