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Automotive manufacturer Porsche has paid an undisclosed amount to increase its stake in Croatia-based electric sports car developer Rimac Automobili from 10% to 15.5%. The carmaker invested an undisclosed amount in Rimac in June 2018 in return for a 10% share, after battery producer Camel Group, battery and electric vehicle maker China Dynamics, Integrated Asset Management Asia and Frank Kanayet Yepes had provided $47.8m across two rounds. Hyundai Motor Company and its Kia subsidiary added $93.7m in May…

Robert Lavine

Robert Lavine is special features editor for Global Venturing.