Singapore-based mobile social network for voice Bubbly is in talks with interested partners, including one gaming company, over a possible acquisition, according to the firm's chief executive officer.
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The Cambridge brand attracts UK venture capital
The growing attraction of UK investors in the Cambridge region saw the decline of interest in startups in Shoreditch, a district which is the breeding ground of social media and e-commerce ideas.
Prologis Inc plans rent hike, investments in Japan
Prologis Inc said it plans to increase rents and spend up to USD 600 million a year for warehouses in Japan. Prologis, based in San Francisco, is the biggest owner of warehouses around the world.
Malaysian tycoon Vincent Tan mulls over MOL Global IPO
Billionaire and Friendster Inc. owner Vincent Tan is reportedly looking to list his online payments company MOL Global Pte., and has been eyeing a dual listing in the Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange and either in Hong Kong or Singapore.
Airtasker raises additional USD2 million for team expansion
Australia-based task outsourcing platform Airtasker raised an additional USD2 million in a funding round with BridgeLane Capital, Exto Partners, and other private equity investors, to be used for the firm's team expansion.
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Technology-focused private equity firm Silver Lake Management LLC will raise a USD1 billion fund to be invested in mid-sized companies. The firm's Silver Lake Sumeru LP unit will run the new fund.
Australia-based industrial glove maker Ansell Ltd agreed to purchase US-based hand protection product manufacturer BarrierSafe Solutions International for approximately USD615 million in a transaction subject to US antitrust clearance.
US-based private equity firm Carlyle Group LP announced its plan to acquire Canada-based investor in hedge funds Diversified Global Asset Management Corp for USD33 million.
Connecticut-based private equity firm Littlejohn & Co. was said to be buying e-commerce company Newgistics Inc. The deal will be financed by Littlejohn's Fund IV, which has a capital commitment of USD1.3 billion.
US-based generic drug manufacturer Mylan and two Indian pharmaceutical firms are in talks to buy Chennai-based Bafna Pharmaceuticals for an undisclosed amount, according to two sources familiar with the transaction.
Ramot Tel Aviv University Ltd secured USD17 million in funding for its Technology Innovation Momentum Fund, which will invest in breakthrough technologies in various industries.
Holliday Fenoglio Fowler LP or HFF was able to secure USD 100 million in financing to fund the acquisition of Tower at Cityplace by Parmenter Realty Partners.
Mexican broadcaster TV Azteca purchased financially troubled soccer club Atlas on Monday in an acquisition deal valued at USD50 million, according to the club's president.
Boulder, Colorado-based tech startup Revolv raised USD4 million in a funding round led by The Foundry Group to add support for more devices and hire more employees.
