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The company abandoned its planned IPO in January due to harsh market conditions.
Vietnam
HK-based Strategic Year Holdings also invested in the $5m round.
Singapore
The Japan fund will have a maximum size of $148m and Europe fund $250m.
Greater China
The firm raised $120 million in its Series A round in February 2019 led by Tencent.
TRIREC has already deployed 70% of the capital from TV1, said founder & managing partner Melvyn Yeo.
The firm raised $50 million for its debut alt protein fund in 2021.
The fund plans to make a total of 5-6 investments in 2023.
Semi-Tech has launched a $144.7m fund to invest in smart manufacturing software and compatible hardware.
National Holding’s stake in ADIB has risen to 47% following the deal.
