kavithanair
Currently based in Singapore, Kavitha covers Private Equity in the region. She has been involved in journalism for almost two decades, contributing to publications in India such as the Financial Express and Business Standard, the UK - The Times UK and CIO UK, and the United States.
Stories by kavithanair
Taiwan’s Shin Kong Life disposes of stake in Warburg Pincus, four other PE funds
The move comes on the heels of Taiwanese insurer Cathay Life's decision to offload its stake in multiple PE vehicles.
Fintech-focused VC Resolution Ventures said to aim up to $50m corpus for second fund
The firm has already initiated talks with a few strategic investors to rake in the amount.
BII, Japan’s Idemitsu Kosan jointly back SE Asian solar energy firm Skye Renewables
The investment is BII's first direct equity investment since re-entering SE Asia in 2022.
Novo Holdings to write bigger cheques in Asia as it increases annual allocation
The firm plans to allocate $300-400m annually to Asia as part of its growth strategy.
Funds closed and capital raised by APAC’s PE firms halved in 2023: Deloitte
Only 385 funds in APAC secured a final close in 2023.
SG-based rewards platform ShopBack lays off 24% staff as revenues fall, losses widen
ShopBack's losses had widened by 27.5% to $60.8m in FY23.
Japan’s Sumitomo Life completes acquisition of SG insurer Singlife
The ownership change will not affect Singlife’s operations, which include its name, brand, management team, and products.
The LP View: Singlife’s investment arm charts private equity course for Asia
Singlife currently allocates about 20% to alternatives.
PE firms seek to play pivotal role in SE Asia’s battle against climate change
PE funds can make a difference through their active role in investee companies.
With debut fund fully deployed, PE firm Sierra Madre turns focus to exits
The PH-based firm is in talks to exit XDE Logistics and TeamQuest Technology.
