Venture Capital

Chinese VCs are increasingly investing in consumer brands that leverage China’s robust existing infrastructure in logistics, e-commerce, and social media to connect with younger consumers.

The 13-year-old Tiger Global-backed company is the largest gaming platform in India, with a nearly USD 5 billion valuation.

With a record number of Indian startups becoming unicorns this year and around a dozen preparing to go public, the availability of venture capital in the market has shot through the roof.

China Venture Roundup Volume 47 covers China’s investment activity from July 26 to August 1, 2021.

Investor acceptance of Vertex’s seven-year bond reflects confidence in the firm, Chua believes.

Pipe raised USD 150 million in a round earlier this year at a valuation of USD 2 billion.

Due to increased regulatory scrutiny in China, SoftBank is turning to Southeast Asia in hopes of turning the next unicorn into a multi-billion dollar company.

China Venture Roundup Volume 46 covers China’s investment activity from July 19 to July 25, 2021.