China’s Alibaba to lead fund for startups in Greater Bay Area


FILE PHOTO: The logo of Alibaba Group is seen at its office in Beijing, China January 5, 2021. REUTERS/Thomas Peter/File Photo

(Reuters) – Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (9988.HK) will anchor a fund for startups in China’s Greater Bay Area, the company announced on Tuesday.

The fund will have a targeted size of HK$2.2 billion ($283.27 million) and is expected to close in the second half of 2022, the company added.