Israeli VC firm Carmel Ventures announced a new fund worth $194 million to support early stage tech companies. What's most interesting about this announcement is that a number of prominent Asian investors, including Baidu, Qihoo360, and Ping-An, joined this funding round.

Think about how many companies pin their hopes and dreams on the infinite possibilities of selling stuff in China.

There are many ways to play the growth of China's middle class and BitAuto Holdings (BITA - Trend Report) may offer a combination of two of the best: cars and the Internet.

Funny thing is, I'm not seeing a ton of names that set the world on fire here.

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