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Morrison Foerster has advised Singapore-based investment fund Growtheum Capital Partners on the $567 million closing of its debut fund.

According to a statement from the law firm, the fund focuses on active minority growth investments in Southeast Asia, targeting the consumer, healthcare, financial services, education, technology and related sectors with a focus on omnichannel business models.

The MoFo team was led by partners Jason Nelms and Matthew Lau. 

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