Rakuten took part in a $37m round for virtual kitchen operator Taster while Nano Dimension is buying M12-backed 3D microprinter developer NanoFabrica for up to $54.9m.

Q&A with Thidarat “Tina” Tosukhowong, senior director, GC Ventures America

Applied Ventures helped assay provider Ultivue close a $50m round while clean energy producer Sunseap has followed a $72m series D4 round with more corporate funding.

The food ordering app developer's largest shareholder, Info Edge, is set to sell $100m of shares in the proposed dual offering.

The internet-of-things provider will back companies in similar sectors through the vehicle, launched in partnership with Hillhouse Capital.

The marketing group’s $92.2m vehicle is set to operate for 10 years and strengthen its presence in the Japanese startup ecosystem.

Saint-Gobain has contributed to Richland Capital’s third fund, which had already attracted Tsinghua Asset Management’s Redbud vehicle.

Lilly Asia Ventures co-led a $61.7m round for the endoscopy technology developer that was also backed by Medtronic.

Saint-Gobain has contributed to Richland Capital’s third fund, joining fellow corporate investors Asahi Kasei and Solvay.

Renal care provider InterWell Health and skincare product manufacturer Make Essence both raised approximately $46m while Salesforce-backed JazzHR agreed a merger.