The New York-listed alternative asset manager adopts security technology WatchDox and invests in the company in a corporate venturing-style deal.

This is the first new investment by Innogy Venture Capital's fund, IRTF I, since RWE Innogy and Bankhaus Lampe (through its Conetwork Erneuerbare Energien holding) signed their strategic cooperation agreement last November to commit to the fund.

China-based Shenergy Group teams up with IDG Capital Partners, backed by IDG Capital Partners, to back a China-based solar group set up in 2009.

Alleghany Capital Corporation takes its overall investment in patent research company Article One Partners to $12m.

Intel Capital-backed and India-based mobile advertising company wins contract from Indian Railways in Bangalore after securing $5m round in November.

Michael Sears of Siemens Venture Capital will join the board of Sensys.

The round was led by Canada-based investment firm Northwater Capital's Intellectual Property Fund with participation by existing investors, venture capital firm TL Ventures and DuPont Capital Management, which invests on behalf of US-based chemical company DuPont's pension fund.

Cisco has invested $5.5m in the creative-led startup, which will enable users to collaborate on creative projects online.

Intel, Swisscom and venture firms help take the Belgium-based data storage company to an estimated $17.3m raised in its history.