Analysis
Startups in mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan raised over $7.2b across 256 deals in Sept.
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Japan’s Itochu acquires 20% stake in PE firm Aspirant Group
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India: Ayurveda-focused Nat Habit raises $15m funding led by Trident Growth Partners
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India: Tessolve Semiconductor raises $75m led by Vector Line Capital
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Indonesia's Medco Energi to buy 10% stake in four Eni oil & gas blocks
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Peak XV, Accel-backed Zetwerk eyes $2.6b valuation in India IPO
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Deals
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The round was co-led by Boyu Capital and IDG Capital.
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The city-state had become a popular location for rich Chinese to set up single-family offices.
