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
Canadian pension fund CDPQ to ramp up APAC infra focus, targets 30% portfolio share
The infrastructure portfolio was the group’s fastest-growing asset class between 2018 and 2022.
The LP View: Abu Dhabi Pension Fund bets on co-investments to boost returns, diversify portfolio
It is looking at portfolio construction through investments across strategies, sectors, and geographies.
Navis eyes $1b for ninth vehicle, to hit first close of credit fund next year
Navis is expected to close the ninth fund by the end of 2025.
Private funding in SE Asian startups at six-year low: e-Conomy SEA 2023 report
GMV is expected to grow at a slower pace than last year, according to the report by Google, Temasek, and Bain.
Northstar targets $600m for sixth fund, on track to close debut VC vehicle by year-end
Northstar VI may be launched in early 2024.
CapitaLand, Pruksa jointly set up healthcare and wellness fund to invest in SE Asia
The two companies have committed an initial investment of $256 million to the fund.
India’s AU Bank to buy local peer Fincare, paving the way for LeapFrog’s exit
The merger is expected to create India’s largest inclusive bank with a market capitalisation of $6.3b.
PE giant KKR to invest $400m in Malaysian subsea cable services provider OMS Group
The deal is expected to be completed by Q1 2024, subject to customary closing conditions.
Queensland Government’s QIC expands into Asia to forge capital connections, fuel growth
The Queensland Government-owned investor recently set up an office in Singapore.
There is rising enthusiasm among HNIs for impact investing, says DBS Foundation’s chief
The DBS Foundation has been championing social enterprises in Asia.
