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Top ten highlights from the APAC PE, VC, and startup ecosystem this week:
- Temasek Invests in GP-led Secondaries: Singapore state investor Temasek focuses on GP-led secondaries for longer asset retention.
- Silicon Box Secures $100M Funding: Singapore-based semiconductor startup raises funds led by Prysm Capital.
- Taylor’s Education Group Eyes Acquisition: Malaysian education company backed by KKR considers acquiring Vietnam-based Koala House.
- Macquarie Asset Management Closes South Korea PE Fund: Latest fund set to close at over 1 trillion won in Q3 of this year.
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