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
Realistic expectations, ageing sponsor portfolios to propel SE Asia buyouts
Reduced IPO activity is also forcing investors to look for alternative liquidity options.
Around 67% of APAC LPs reluctant to reinvest with current GPs: Coller Capital
Around 79% of global investors have declined to re-invest with current GPs.
Impact investing not just for returns and diversification but also risk reduction: LeapFrog
LeapFrog recently closed its fourth flagship fund at $1.02b, surpassing its $1b target.
Japanese buyouts to increase, China VC activity to rebound in 2025: Cambridge Associates
The popularity of continuation vehicles is also expected to rise.
Bintang Capital invests in Malaysia’s The Flow Studio
The deal marks the first female-founded and entrepreneur-led company in Bintang's portfolio.
BII commits $33.5m to drive innovation and job creation in India’s EV industry
The commitments include $15m in debt financing to Everest Fleet and a $15m equity investment in TI Clean Mobility.
Growth, talent seen as key to sustaining Japan’s private equity boom
Concern about influx of capital as global buyout funds ramp up.
Argor Capital closing $70m continuation fund to increase stake in eFishery
The venture firm may be looking at increasing its stake in eFishery to 9-10% from 6-7% currently.
SE Asia, India remain challenging markets due to lack of vintages: Pictet
The Swiss firm has not committed significantly in the region yet.
LeapFrog Investments raises over $1b for Fund IV, slightly above target
The fund closing marks a delay of more than six months from the original timeline.
