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Walden International “Venture Capital Firm of the Year” For Asia

San Francisco (March 16, 2005) - Walden International, an international venture capital firm, was voted as the “Venture Capital Firm of the Year – Asia” in the 5th annual poll conducted by PrivateEquityOnline.com and its sister publication Private Equity International.

Participants in the poll were readers of the Private Equity International magazine and website and they came from all sectors of the private equity community and professions, including GPs, LPs, bankers, lawyers, and placement agents. Thousands of votes were cast to reveal the top ranking people, deals and firms in private equity globally.

“These awards are always fascinating because there are no shortlists or judging panels: any one who reads our magazine or website can participate,” commented David Hawkins, Publisher of Private Equity
International and PrivateEquityOnline.com.

“We are honored to be the recipient of this award and appreciate the support of our peers in the private equity community,” said Lip-Bu Tan, Chairman of Walden International.

About Walden International

Walden International (“WI”) is a leading international venture capital firm that has been providing investors access to early-stage, cross-border, IT opportunities with the advantage of an unrivaled Pan Asia network since 1987. The firm’s funds total over US$1.5 billion in committed capital. WI’s network of multi-cultural professionals spans China/Hong Kong, India, Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan and the United States. With over 100 years of combined experience, WI’s investment team has funded leading technology companies including Creative Technology (NASDAQ: CREAF and SGX: C76.SI), Leadis Technology (NASDAQ: LDIS), SINA (NASDAQ: SINA), and SMIC (NYSE: SMI and HKSE: 0981.HK). With 9 offices throughout Asia and the United States, the firm has extensive network relationships with major institutions, Asia governmental entities, strategic investors, and entrepreneurs throughout the Pan Asia region. For information, please visit www.waldenintl.com.

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