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Private equity investment in Asia-Pacific’s Internet and technology sector was booming before Covid-19 hit, with the fastest growth in deal value among all industries for five years in a row. But economic lockdowns prompted by the pandemic led to an unprecedented surge in growth for many digital businesses and platforms, heightening investor interest. The sectors experiencing digital acceleration include e-commerce, e-learning, digital healthcare, online entertainment, and digital financial services.
Asia-Pacific Private Equity 2021
Amid market turmoil, investors generated record deal value.
First published in April 2021