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Animoca Brands, a blockchain-based game firm based in Hong Kong, has received $50 million in funding.
The total amount raised by Animoca in two tranches of its unicorn round is currently $139 million.
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Animoca Brands, a blockchain-based game firm based in Hong Kong, has received $50 million in funding.
In fundraising news, Trukkr and Tru Technologies are featured in Asia Digest.
A superior voting rights framework will be reviewed by India’s market regulator.
Cleantech Solar promoters in India are in talks to sell a majority share.
Emtek, a supporter of Bukalapak, is in talks to invest in Bank of India Indonesia.
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Velocity Ventures announces the first closure of a $20 million hospitality and tourism fund centered on Southeast Asia.
Creador, a Malaysian firm, expects to close two additional agreements by the end of August, putting its fourth fund to good use.
Adrian Cheng’s C Ventures invests in CASETiFY, a tech accessory business aimed at Gen Z.
Emtek, a supporter of Bukalapak, is in talks to invest in Bank of India Indonesia.
Hedosophia, a London-based venture capital firm, has invested $14 million in Osome, a Singapore-based startup.
Deals
In fundraising news, Trukkr and Tru Technologies are featured in Asia Digest.
Tru Technologies, based in South Korea, has raised $3.1 million in a Series A round of funding.
Regulations & Policy
A superior voting rights framework will be reviewed by India’s market regulator.
The goal of the framework was to allow tech founders to keep ownership of their businesses after they went public.
Deals
Cleantech Solar promoters in India are in talks to sell a majority share.
The possible sale might be one of the largest in India’s solar rooftop industry to date.
Deals
Emtek, a supporter of Bukalapak, is in talks to invest in Bank of India Indonesia.
Bank of India Indonesia is a small lender that focuses on retail services and is listed on the IDX.
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As part of its global ecosystem strategy, Esco wants to foster and acquire biotech companies in China.
Last month, Esco, a Singapore-based company, secured $200 million in a round headed by Vivo Capital and Novo Holdings.
Private equity (PE) is a type of investment
Kedaara Capital, an Indian private equity firm, has raised $221 million in its third fund.
Thirteen investors have already committed to the fund.
Markets & Initial Public Offerings
SK Innovation, based in South Korea, is considering offering its battery business.
The move comes as demand for electric vehicles rises, and carmakers partner with battery manufacturers to assure consistent supply.
Deals
Partners Group acquires a 24.9 percent stake in Apex International in China.
In the areas of private equity, real estate, and infrastructure, Partners Group has invested approximately $145 billion.
Deals
IFC is looking to invest $100 million in OCB, a Vietnamese lender.
On January 28, 2021, the bank’s shares were listed on the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange./n
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