Kavitha Nair

Singapore

Senior Reporter at DealStreetAsia

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ShawKwei-owned Liberty Energy completes acquisition and delisting of PEC from SGX

1 week ago | dealstreetasia.com | Kavitha Nair

Liberty Energy, which is majority-owned by ShawKwei & Partners, has completed the $165 million acquisition and final delisting of PEC Ltd from the Singapore Exchange, according to an announcement on Thursday. PEC will continue to operate under the leadership of Chair Edna Ko and CEO Robert Dompeling as they now join Liberty Energy in meeting global energy service, product, and solution demands.
Pricing aligns and buyouts gain traction in Southeast Asia PE: Hamilton Lane

1 week ago | dealstreetasia.com | Kavitha Nair

Pricing expectations in Southeast Asia’s private equity (PE) market have become more aligned, with inflated valuations now less common and a noticeable shift towards buyouts, according to a senior executive at Hamilton Lane. Register now to enjoy 3 free articles per month, or log in to continue reading.
Schroders spots big promise in Asia’s underserved lower, mid-market segments

2 weeks ago | dealstreetasia.com | Kavitha Nair

With secondary capital increasingly flowing into large-cap deals, Schroders sees greater potential in Asia’s lower to mid-market segment, where valuations are more attractive and better aligned with regional risk. Register now to enjoy 3 free articles per month, or log in to continue reading. Stay informed with complimentary articles each monthGain access to our exclusive newsletters delivered directly to your inboxBe the first to know about all our summits!Register nowAlready a Subscriber?
Venturi Partners eyes $125m first close for Fund II this month

3 weeks ago | dealstreetasia.com | Kavitha Nair

Venturi Partners, a growth equity firm focusing on consumer investments in India and Southeast Asia, expects to hit the first close of its second fund by the end of this month. Register now to enjoy 3 free articles per month, or log in to continue reading. Stay informed with complimentary articles each monthGain access to our exclusive newsletters delivered directly to your inboxBe the first to know about all our summits!Register nowAlready a Subscriber?
Continuation vehicles are now key to raising capital, not just exits: TPG NewQuest

1 month ago | dealstreetasia.com | Kavitha Nair

Continuation vehicles (CVs), once primarily viewed as end-of-fund-life liquidity solutions, are now increasingly being used as tools to raise capital for trophy assets that do not face exit constraints, shared three senior executives of TPG NewQuest, one of Asia’s leading secondary private equity platforms. Register now to enjoy 3 free articles per month, or log in to continue reading.
Quadria Capital closes third healthcare fund at $1.07b, exceeds target

1 month ago | dealstreetasia.com | Kavitha Nair

Private equity firm Quadria Capital, which focuses on healthcare investments across South and Southeast Asia, has closed its third fund with total commitments of $1.07 billion, significantly exceeding its $800-million target. The oversubscribed fundraise comprises over $954 million in primary commitments and $114 million in committed co–investment capital.
Too much capital but too few quality GPs in Japan's PE market: MCP Asset Management

1 month ago | dealstreetasia.com | Kavitha Nair

Despite significant capital inflows into Japan’s private equity market, the pool of institutional-quality fund managers in the country remains limited, creating a gap between available capital and the number of investable, experienced firms, said a senior executive at MCP Asset Management. Register now to enjoy 3 free articles per month, or log in to continue reading.
Beyond The Buyout: Reallocations amid market challenges

1 month ago | dealstreetasia.com | Kavitha Nair

This week, we look at investors’ allocations across private strategies in a market that continues to be weighed down by broader geopolitical and economic uncertainty and weakness; Asia’s wealthy individuals turning to infrastructure funds; and the top-deck changes at HK-based Affinity Equity Partners ahead of the reported launch of its sixth fund.
NAV financing in Asia walks a fine line between opportunity and risk

1 month ago | dealstreetasia.com | Kavitha Nair

With liquidity hard to come by, NAV financing is becoming a part of the refinancing toolkit for fund managers. 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?
Japanese VC Headline Asia closes $145m Fund V to back cross-border startups

1 month ago | dealstreetasia.com | Kavitha Nair

Headline Asia, an early-stage venture capital firm based in Tokyo, has closed its fifth and largest fund to date at $145 million to support Asia’s cross-border startups. The fifth fund—Headline Asia Fund V—is anchored by leading government and institutional LPs, including Japan Investment Corporation (JIC), National Development Fund of Taiwan (NDF), Korea Venture Investment Corporation (KVIC), SME Support Japan.