Ka Kay Lum
Correspondent, Malaysia Email: kakay@dealstreetasia.com
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Malaysia’s cleaning services startup Maideasy eyes Series B to expand operations
The startup last raised a Series A in 2015 from Axiata Digital Innovation Fund.
AirAsia Group reshuffles leadership to drive tech transformation
AirAsia Group deputy CEO Aireen Omar has been appointed as the president of its corporate venture arm RedBeat Ventures.
CPPIB commits $1b across 5 Asia-focused funds in 2019
CPPIB's Asian PE portfolio focuses on investments through funds, direct investments and secondaries.
HK-based SSG Capital to hit final close of fifth flagship fund this quarter
The investment firm held an initial close for SSG Capital V at $610 million this January and a second close at $1.36 billion in May.
Malaysia’s 1337 Ventures to launch equity crowdfunding platform by November
1337 Ventures also has plans to establish a special fund for ECF investments.
Pakistan’s transportation startup Airlift bags $2.2m in seed round
Launched this March in Lahore, Airlift plans to use the capital to expand its operations.
Malaysia’s Sime Darby buys NZ-based Gough Group for $136m
The deal is Sime Darby's largest since its pure play restructuring exercise in 2017.
KKR-backed Chinese digital marketing startup Cue bags Series A funding
The financing round was led by Anchor Equity Partners and joined by Princeville Global.
Charter Hall, Abacus to buy Sydney tower for $425.9m
As part of the deal, Charter Hall will pick up a 68 per cent stake in the freehold building located on Elizabeth Street, Sydney.
Transparency, governance are crucial factors to ensure Honestbee’s restructuring
Since its Series A in 2015, the startup has not disclosed any funding news.
