U.S. venture capital fund Revolution Ventures plans to open a Beijing office "soon," according to Reuters.

The VC company wants to focus on the education and learning sectors in China and India, according to a company partner. Education in Asia has become a hot property for VC and PE firms because it's seen as recession proof by many analysts.

Revolution Ventures probably want confine itself solely to the education sector. The firm said ti will also dabble in entertainment, gaming, digital advertising and wireless sectors in the region.


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