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PE investments jump 55 pc to all-time high of USD 24 bn in 2017
In terms of number of deals the year 2017 saw 21 per cent less activity as compared to 2016.
Uber ex-CEO Kalanick selling nearly a third of stake for $1.4 billion: source
SoftBank deal values Uber at $48 bn, about a 30 pc discount from its most recent valuation of $68 billion.
SoftBank to buy 15 per cent stake in Uber
Uber spokesperson said the transaction is expected to support the company's technology investments.
Flipkart investors, employees trimming stakes as part of SoftBank deal
In August, Flipkart said SoftBank’s Vision Fund had committed to the deal, giving the company an edge over Amazon.com.
SoftBank offers to buy Uber shares at 30 pc discount: source
SoftBank is also expected to make a separate $1 billion investment in the company at the $68.5 billion valuation.
Uber to disclose price on SoftBank deal early next week: sources
SoftBank’s $1 billion direct investment in Uber is expected to be at the same valuation.
Uber informed SoftBank about data breach before making details public
Uber is trying to complete a deal in which SoftBank would invest as much as USD 10 billion for at least 14 per cent of Uber.
E-commerce sector gets $2.1 bn in July-Sept; defies eco slowdown
Investmensts in ecommerce companies from foreign players during three months rose 17 per cent.
Ola said to raise $2 billion from SoftBank, Tencent: Bloomberg
Japan’s SoftBank has been looking to play consolidator in India’s flourishing startup ecosystem.
Softbank to invest over $2.5 billion in Flipkart
Following the infusion, Softbank has become one of the largest shareholders in the domestic etailer.