Private Equity

MARS Growth Capital launches first equity fund with $500m initial commitment

The fund will initially focus on the Asia-Pacific region.

Analysis

Editor’s Take: The week that was — May 8-13

A weekly roundup of startup news from SE Asia, India, and Greater China.

Venture Capital

Mars Growth Capital launches new funds to invest in Japanese, European startups

The Japan fund will have a maximum size of $148m and Europe fund $250m.

Venture Capital

MUFG’s Mars Growth Capital upsizes early, growth-stage venture debt funds

Mars Growth's move to beef up its coffers comes amid a wider shift towards credit and venture debt.

Deals

India’s B2B marketplace Fashinza raises $30m from Mars Growth, Liquidity Group

In May, the company closed $100 million in a Series B funding round.

Deals

India Digest: Bizongo raises $25m working capital facility; Fintechs Twid, Jify bag Series A rounds

Jify and Twin have raised $10m and $12m, respectively

Deals

Editor’s take: The week that was — Feb 7-12

Here's a quick recap of the significant developments that unfolded last week.

Deals

Online brokerage ThinkMarkets secures $30m from Mars Growth Capital

The debt financing will enable the firm to expand to new markets.

Deals

Disprz raises $13m led by Dallas Venture, Mars Capital and 8 other India deal updates

Other investors who participated in the round included Go1, Tara India Fund IV being managed by KOIS, and Auctus Capital.

Venture Capital

Wipro’s venture arm invests in Onelife and other India deal updates

Onelife offers supplements focusing on wellness, immunity, and overall nutraceutical segment.