Keeping Track Of China Mergers: Now – Ctrip, Qunar, Tencent Cluster
China tech markets are rapidly consolidating as a trio of deals in travel, group buying and taxi-hailing apps get underway this year.
Author: Rebecca Fannin
10 Startups Up For Awards At Silicon Dragon
Silicon Dragon narrows its list of contenders to 10 startups in Greater China for its annual Founder Awards, presented in Hong Kong November 5.
Shanghai Startup In E-sports Nabs $16M From Wanda-Linked VC
Shanghai-based startup in broadcasts of video gaming nabs $16M from Dalian-connected Prometheus Capital and Addor Capital.
GGV’s Plans To Raise $1.1 Billion Reflect Shift Of Venture To East
Asia funding raising is clearly on the upswing. GGV Capital and Sequoia Capital India are both raising mega funds for investing in emerging tech companies.
Hyper-local Delivery Startups Getting Hot Capital In India
India’s hyper-local delivery market getting new capital from Accel as sector heats up.
Matrix Leads $5M Funding Of HK-based Online Travel Booking Site
Online travel booking market gets one more well-funded startup entry thanks to Matrix deal with Klook.
Indian Startups In Tech Get Biggest Boost Yet From VC Investors
India’s startups are getting a boost with record-high deals and more on the way as VC firms raise new funds.
Google Tiptoes Back Into China With Funding of Startup In Mobile Voice Search
Google in China Part II involves making investments in Chinese startups with technology that add to search.
Xiaomi Branches Out Into Scooters, Smart TVs and Trolleys
Xiaomi moves further afield into new products as it adds a scooter, smart TV and trolley.
VC Firms Gain Again With Alibaba’s Bid To Buy Youku Tudou
VC firms that stand to gain from Alibaba’s proposal to purchase the remaining 82% of Youku Tudou include Chengwei Capital, Youku’s first institutional investor in 2005 (alongside Farallon Capital Management) which has also participated in each of the five successive funding rounds leading up to the company’s 2010 IPO. Other VC firms that have a stake...
Southeast Asian Beauty Site Draws $2M From Gobi To Mimic China Model
Southeast beauty site startup draws $2M from Gobi to capitalize on model that worked in China.
Move By China’s E-commerce Giant JD Into Silicon Valley Heats Up Market Race
JD.com’s move into Silicon Valley adds to trend of Chinese tech leaders with U.S. outposts and pursuit of cross-border business as competition grows.
