IPOs & Markets
The chipmaker is set to receive listing approval from the Tokyo bourse on Friday
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SaaS startup Podium raises $15.2m in Series A-1 funding
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Canva-backer AirTree Ventures raises capital for two new funds
Private Equity
Under-penetrated private assets are seen to be creating such returns.
Deals
The round includes equity financing from Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Venture Capital.
Seven & i has been under pressure to fend off a $47b takeover bid from Canada’s Couche-Tard.
The proposed financing package will be in the form of an A Loan.
The firm has appointed Jay Hyun Lee to drive fundraising, and team growth in S Korea.
Private Credit
The trend is visible across regions such as HK and Singapore.
Analysis
Next year, the HKEX will open an office in Riyadh.
KKR has bought a 35% stake in Fuji Soft after the first part of its two-stage buyout.
Their investments will primarily focus on sub-Saharan Africa, south and southeast Asia.
