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PEdaily E-Magazine Issue No. 582 Summary

Core Content

PEdaily E-Magazine (formerly known as Zero2ipo e-Weekly) is a weekly publication designed for professionals in the private equity and venture capital (PE/VC) industry. It provides timely, accurate, and in-depth market reports, covering investment and financing news, industry insights, data observations, and expert opinions. The magazine is backed by the extensive investor network of Pedaily.cn, which has accumulated over 10 years of research resources from the Zero2IPO Group. It aims to build a professional platform with abundant data and analytical content for all stakeholders in China's PE/VC industry, including investors, entrepreneurs, analysts, and lawyers.

Main Points and Key Information

1. VC/PE Market Trends in May 2013

• In May 2013, the Chinese VC/PE market recorded 34 deals, with 25 having disclosed investment amounts.
• The total investment value amounted to $794.95M.
• Compared to April 2013, there was a 12.8% decline in the number of deals and a 6.5% decrease in total investment amount.
• The TMT (Technology, Media, and Telecommunications) sector continued to attract significant attention, particularly the Internet, telecom, and mobile Internet industries.
• The largest single investment in May was the $323M acquisition of part of Yueda 889 Plaza Project by Pacific Alliance Group and MGPA.

2. Intel Sets Up $100M Fund for Perceptive Technology

• Intel Capital launched a $100M fund to invest in perceptive technologies, such as gesture tracking using 3D depth cameras, eye-tracking, voice recognition, facial recognition, and gesture control.
• The fund's focus is on next-generation technologies to expand the market demand for Intel chips.
• The investment aims to rejuvenate the PC market, which has been affected by the rise of tablet PCs.

3. Fosun International's Strategic Investments

• On May 27, 2013, Fosun International and AXA Private Equity launched a tender offer against Club Med.
• On May 28, Fosun International acquired 95.2% of AlmaLasers.
• On May 29, Fosun International invested RMB500M in Rookie Network Technology Co., Ltd., acquiring 10% shares.
• These investments reflect Fosun's strategy to expand its presence in the health and wellness, technology, and entertainment sectors.

4. ResearchGate Completes $35M Series C Financing

• ResearchGate, an academic social network, completed its Series C financing of $35M.
• Investors included Bill Gates and Tenaya Capital.
• ResearchGate currently has 100 employees and 2.9 million users, and provides social and project cooperation services to researchers.
• It has successfully promoted cross-regional scientific research collaborations.

5. Alo7.com Completes Series C Financing with Qualcomm Lead

• Alo7.com, a provider of children's English learning products, completed its Series C financing in Shanghai.
• The investment was led by Qualcomm and followed by UMC Capital, Vickers, and other international VC/PE funds.
• The total investment reached tens of millions of dollars.
• Alo7 operates two flagship products: Alo7 English Digital Textbooks and Alo7 English Learning Website.

6. Snowball Finance Raises $10M in Series B Funding

• Beijing Snowball Information Technology Co., Ltd. raised $10M in Series B funding from Morningside Ventures and Sequoia Capital China Fund.
• Snowball Finance offers an investment-oriented social product called Snowball and an information website called Imeigu.com, which serves Chinese investors in U.S. stocks.
• It has also published an index for China Concepts Stock, reflecting the overall market condition of Chinese companies listed in the U.S.

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Conclusion

This issue of PEdaily E-Magazine highlights the slight decline in China's VC/PE investment activity in May 2013, with continued focus on the TMT sector. It also reports on significant investments by Intel, Fosun International, ResearchGate, Alo7.com, and Snowball Finance, showcasing the diverse interests and strategies of investors in the tech and education sectors. The magazine emphasizes its commitment to providing professional insights and market analysis to its readers.