Online video production company Maker Studios closes $26m series C second tranche financing from investors including Canal+, Astro and SingTel, building on a Time Warner-backed first tranche of $36m.

Broadband network equipment supplier Benu Networks raises $26.6m series B funding from investors including existing backer Comcast Ventures.

Pharmaceutical company Acacia Pharma raises $23.5m series B financing led by Fidelity Biosciences and Novo A/S.

Biopharmaceutical company ObsEva signs deal with Merck Serono to develop its compounds for treating preterm labour, funded by $34.4m series A financing from Sofinnova Partners, Sofinnova Ventures and Novo A/S.