Ripple led a $72m series B round for crypto market maker Keyrock while liver disease drug developer iEcure raised $65m in a round co-led by Novo.
Funds
Diversified trading group Sojitz and Sompo Light Vortex, a subsidiary of insurance firm Sompo, contributed to the ¥5bn ($37m) first close of venture capital firm GHOVC’s debut fund. GHOVC, which is jointly based in Japan and the US, has set a ¥15bn target for its final close.
China-headquartered insurer FWD Group has formed a RM45m ($10m) fund with Malaysia-based VC…
