Top ten highlights from the APAC PE, VC, and startup ecosystem this week:
- Southeast Asia Tech Giants Grab Holdings and GoTo Back at the Negotiating Table
Reports indicate that Grab Holdings and GoTo are in talks once again to finalize a deal by the end of 2025. - Greater China Startups Secure Nearly $18.8 Billion in Funding in Q4 2024
Startups in Greater China saw a 47.7% increase in funding, reaching $18.8 billion in the last quarter of 2024. - Indian Startup Fundraising Surges to $1.83 Billion in January 2025
Investors poured $1.83 billion into 125 Indian startups, marking a seven-month high in fundraising activities. - Swiss Investor responsAbility Investments to Allocate $180 Million Annually in Climate Tech Sector
responsAbility Investments plans to invest up to $180 million per year in South and Southeast Asia’s climate tech sector. - Ardian Predicts Slow Recovery for Asia’s Secondaries Market Amid Geopolitical Tensions
Ardian’s Won Ha forecasts a challenging year for the secondaries market in Asia due to geopolitical tensions and macroeconomic headwinds. - Temasek and CenterSquare Investment Management Launch Co-Investment Vehicle for Real Estate Loans
The two firms have set up a co-investment vehicle to deploy up to $200 million into high-quality subordinate real estate loans. - CapitaLand Investment Commits Over $700 Million to Develop Data Center in Japan
CapitaLand plans to invest more than $700 million in the development of its first data center in Osaka, Japan. - GIC Announces Leadership Changes and Senior Management Team Shift
Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund GIC appoints Bryan Yeo as Group Chief Investment Officer, effective April 1, 2025. - Macquarie Asset Management and Blackstone Launch Investment Products for Private Infrastructure in Japan
Major international funds introduce investment products for private infrastructure targeted at retail investors in Japan. - KKR & Co Reports Fourth-Quarter Profit Exceeding Wall Street Expectations
KKR & Co’s fourth-quarter profit beats Wall Street expectations due to increased dealmaking activity and higher income from asset sales.
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