Weaveworks, a developer of cloud application management software, has raised $15m in a GV-led series B round that will support product development, sales and marketing.

The Kyowon and Al Sayegh-backed children's literacy app developer has raised series B-1 funding that will support the launch of a marketing campaign.

MKS Instruments led the round, providing $9.3m, while Intel Capital returned to reinvest in Reno, almost 18 months after taking part in its series A.

Naspers Ventures will look to link the US with Naspers' international reach, and has also led social learning company Brainly's $15m series B round.

Solar wafer producer 1366 Technologies has received $10m from Hanwha Investment Corporation to support construction of its first commercial factory.

Solar wafer producer 1366 Technologies has received $10m from Hanwha Investment Corporation to support construction of its first commercial factory.

The startup accelerator has partnered with a host of US universities to source opportunities as it launches with $11.5m in initial funding.

Railway operator Keio Corporation has contributed to a round that will be used by Hyakusenrenma to make its holiday home rental services multilingual.

The money transfer network has now raised $46m altogether and will use Rakuten's help to expand in Asia.

The startup accelerator has launched with funding provided by investors including Bayer, Syngenta and Alexandria Real Estate Equities.