China’s Long Hill Capital closes third USD fund at over $300m
The fundraising takes the Chinese VC’s total committed capital to about 6 billion yuan ($800 million).
HR tech startup Glints raises $22.5m led by Tokyo-listed PERSOL Holdings
The round was backed by Monk’s Hill Ventures, Fresco Capital, Mindworks Ventures and Wavemaker Partners.
Indian edtech unicorn Byju’s founder says aiming for IPO in 18-24 months
Byju’s sealed a deal to acquire test-prep firm Aakash for about $1 billion.
KKR closes fourth Asia buyout fund at record $15b
KKR Asian Fund IV exceeded the record $10.6b vehicle raised by Hillhouse Capital in 2018.
SoftBank to take 40% stake in warehouse robotics firm AutoStore for $2.8b
The deal values the firm at $7.7 billion.
Malaysia’s Sunway plans much more than a quick buck from its VC venture
“The strategic fit” between portfolio startups and the conglomerate is more important.
[Updated] ChrysCapital picks 27% stake in Corona Remedies; Creador makes full exit
Creador III acquired a minority stake in Corona in July 2016 for $17.6 million.
Alteria Capital backs Oye Rickshaw and 9 more India deal updates
Our deal table captures prominent VC transactions in India from March 28-April 5, 2021.