Author: Isaac Johnson

Singapore’s Temasek Holdings is near to acquiring a 20-25% stake in Rebel Foods for $180-200 million, making it the largest shareholder. The investment signals confidence as Rebel Foods prepares for an IPO in the next year. Founded in 2011, Rebel Foods operates 450 kitchens and brands like Faasos and Behrouz Biryani, with a focus on…

Japan’s Financial Services Agency will investigate megabanks’ lending to U.S. private equity and other funds to ensure proper risk management. The examination is prompted by the rising trend of subscription finance among the country’s largest banks. Toshinori Yashiki, a senior FSA official, emphasized the need for effective governance in rapid product expansion. Japan’s Financial Services…

A review of the anticipated Q2 earnings announcements reveals expected declines in net profit for Reliance Industries Limited due to O2C segment challenges, while HCL Technologies is projected to show revenue growth between 7% to 9.2% year-on-year. Reliance is likely to report muted earnings, with net profit estimates down as much as 10%, whereas HCL…

China Merchants Port Holdings Company Limited is significantly influenced by public shareholders holding 50% of the company, with private companies owning 22% and institutional investors also playing a role. The majority ownership by public companies means they have substantial control over corporate decisions, while insiders possess less than 1%. Understanding these ownership dynamics is key…

Infcurion, a Japanese payments company, plans to conduct an IPO in Tokyo in 2025 to fuel growth via mergers and acquisitions, backed by recent investments from Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, increasing its valuation to over ¥30 billion. The firm, established in 2006, aims to achieve profitability and expand into Asian markets amidst a rapidly evolving…

Ratan Tata focuses on intuition rather than numbers when investing in startups, emphasizing mentorship and long-term strategies. He has created tools for founders to articulate their visions and has validated many startups through his investments. His approach has fostered innovation and resilience in the entrepreneurial landscape, especially during challenging times. Ratan Tata, the venerable former…

Small business owners frequently do not recognize the wealth tied up in their companies. Development Theory, founded by Miranda Kishel, provides technological solutions to simplify business valuation, enabling owners to understand and leverage the value of their businesses. The company offers tailored growth plans and exit strategies, ensuring that business owners receive targeted guidance that…

Frammer AI has secured a $2 million investment from Lumikai to expand its video content creation services into sports and entertainment while enhancing its technology team. The platform is known for transforming lengthy videos into monetizable short clips efficiently and serves notable clients like The India Today Group and Zee News. Frammer AI, a platform…