The firm’s fourth buyout fund is backed by the likes of CPPIB. It is already steadily deploying the capital despite rising trade tensions and China's economic slowdown.
Chinese industrial products supplier introduces the tech giant as a new investor as it continues its transformation from old-economy company into a fully fledged online distributor.
Proxy battles abound, such as the vicious fight for market share between Ele.me and Meituan Dianping. Investors and entrepreneurs should take care not to get trapped in the middle.
Australian artificial intelligence start-up Hyper Anna solves the real-life problem of waiting days for data analysts to report on key business drivers.
The peer-to-peer trading platform uses blockchain technology to create a market in surplus renewable energy and is a hit with eco-conscious groups around the globe.