Sarah Thompson
Street Talk roundup: Tasman Capital's new fund reaches first close, EQT buys control of an NRL club, KKR eyes a Drifter exit, PAG dealmakers jump to Jardine Matheson, Colter Bay lands a debut loan.
Government · 1 deal
Singapore, OS
Every published round GIC took part in, and every parcel of existing shares it bought off another holder. Deals we hold but haven't published yet are not counted.
| Company | Stage | Announced | Amount | Role | Alongside | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| InfraVision | Series B | 4 Nov 2025 | US$91m (A$139m) | Participant | Startup Daily, Folklore Ventures, RenewEconomy (4 Nov 2025), RenewEconomy (4 Nov 2025) |
Companies GIC has backed in a published round, and companies whose existing shares it bought off another holder.
| Company | What it does | First invested | Rounds | Led |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| InfraVision | Aerial robotics for power grid infrastructure | 4 Nov 2025, Series B | 1 | 0 |
Fund closes reported for GIC, as distinct from the investments it has made.
Companies GIC has backed that another company then bought. An exit for the holding, not a deal GIC did.
Stories naming GIC. Where several outlets covered the same round, they are bundled under whichever ran the fullest account.
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