Michelle Teo
Michelle is the Southeast Asia managing editor at DealStreetAsia. A journalist with nearly two decades of experience, she was part of Al Jazeera English’s global launch team in Kuala Lumpur and was earlier the chief editor at The Edge Singapore.
Stories by Michelle Teo
Gulf Capital raising fourth fund amid rise in capital flows between GCC and Asia
The firm is targeting about $750m for the vehicle.
The LP View: DFIs become critical for new GPs in tougher environment
Development Finance Institutions have a “stabilising effect”, says Ralph Keitel of responsAbility Investments.
ShawKwei looking to deploy $300m in industrials space by year-end
The PE firm will also be reviving the sale process for Beyonics Technology later this year
Editor’s take: The week that was — Jan 30-Feb 4
Our top stories this week looked at differing developments across the PE-VC world.
LP View: Spotting big scope in development financing, DFC doubles down on SE Asia, India
It is setting up offices in the region’s key markets of Indonesia, Vietnam, and India.
LP View: Singlife investment arm looks to uncover opportunities in SE Asia, China
But it remains to be seen if PE offers the best risk-return profile in the current environment, says Allen Kuo, group deputy CIO.
EQT sees Asia as its growth driver following BPEA acquisition
The EQT group saw its AUM grow 55% to 113b euros following the BPEA acquisition.
Bee Alternatives strikes VC secondary deals amid market turmoil
The four deals involve funds with vintages ranging from 2013 to 2017.
The LP View: Malaysia’s KWAP to ramp up strategic PE allocations for higher returns
The Malaysian pension fund is looking to increase its exposure to Asia GPs.
Best of times for Asian private credit, says BlackRock’s Neeraj Seth
BlackRock is seeking some $390 million for its second Asia Pacific private credit fund.
