Kristie Neo
Kristie is based in Singapore and covers venture capital and unicorns at DealStreetAsia. Her previous stints include roles at CNBC International and Channel NewsAsia. When not reporting, Kristie gives walking tours at the Asian Civilisation Museum.
Stories by Kristie Neo
People Digest: Peak XV promotes Rohit Agarwal to partner; OCBC appoints CSO
Agarwal previously served as a principal at Peak XV's investment team
HK’s sovereign wealth fund said to be ramping up investments in private funds
It has committed capital to BPEA EQT, FountainVest Partners, and Gobi Partners among others.
SG unicorn JustCo narrows losses by a third in 2022, revenue up 24%
The bulk of the revenue came from membership fees.
Southeast Asia’s mega VC funds and the myth of high returns
The advantages of managing a fund with a large AUM are increasingly coming under question.
Benefits of China’s new rules for private fund industry outweigh the negatives: Experts
Legal practitioners believe the new rules will foster healthier GP-LP relationships.
SG’s blackx fund acquires IP rights to Tanya Chua’s music and compositions
blackx music has also acquired Taiwanese songwriter Frances Wang’s catalogue of over 230 songs.
US-based Muzinich & Co closes debut APAC private debt fund at $500m
The Singapore-based fund was backed by DBS Bank, which contributed $200m as its anchor LP.
SG’s Blackx music fund seeks to acquire ‘under-represented’ IP in North, SE Asia
Blackx will typically buy a significant majority, if not 100%, of the artist’s catalogue.
Japan’s Spiral Ventures keeps fund sizes small to maximise returns
To date, the firm has facilitated 14 successful exits.
Canada’s Ontario Teachers’ appoints Bruce Crane as head of APAC
Crane joined OTPP in 2020 as its first hire in Singapore.
