Fundraising
Ant International considers raising US$1 billion to boost growth
Prospective investors include existing shareholders General Atlantic and Silver Lake, sources say
Alphabet plans to raise US$80 billion for AI goals, Berkshire to invest US$10 billion
The deal brings in Warren Buffett’s diversified holding company as a major new investor
Veteran painter Christine Mak raises funds for BT BAF with never-before-seen artworks
Priced between S$1,000 and S$10,000, each piece supports underserved children and displaced individuals
Singapore venture funding hits S$5.9 billion as investors double down on AI, deep tech despite fewer deals: EY-Parthenon
The two themes are emerging as key growth drivers amid a broader fundraising downturn in South-east Asia
Aspial Lifestyle raises S$84.8 million at S$0.402 apiece
S$60 million is from a private placement while S$24.8 million will be obtained from a preferential offering
Five themes offer durable value beyond the headlines
They present opportunities to look towards where durable value is being built
Anthropic considering funding offers at over US$900 billion value
The Claude maker has been on the hunt for more infrastructure to meet growing demand for its products
Asia private equity piques investor interest as distributions top global averages, despite fundraising headwinds
The regional market is showing early signs of recovery and maturing, with a growing tilt towards buyout funds
User acquisition financing platform PvX Partners raises US$10.5 million Series A round
The company’s committed UA financing now exceeds US$750 million; it aims to quadruple deal flow in 2026
Vingroup’s hospitality arm seeks US$300 million in private debt
Vinpearl’s fundraising comes as private credit markets in the US reel from a series of high-profile setbacks
