YJ Capital and East Ventures’ joint accelerator scheme has opened the application period for a new batch of innovative startups.

Every day, Global University Venturing rounds up the smaller investments from across the university innovation ecosystem in its deal net.

JD.com and Expedia-backed online travel agency Traveloka has picked up $250m in funding led by an undisclosed investor that could be Qatar Investment Authority.

Digital Garage has contributed to a $20m series B round for EMQ, which will use the cash to drive international growth for its cross-border payment network.

The creative studio and 01Booster’s four-month joint venture will help grow the entrepreneurial ecosystem in the Japanese city of Fukushima and environs.

Every day, Global University Venturing rounds up the smaller investments from across the university innovation ecosystem in its deal net.

Ather Energy has added $11.2m from existing shareholder Hero MotoCorp to its series C round to bring its total to $62.2m.

MNC Media and Sinar Mas-backed fashion e-commerce company Sorabel has run out of cash having already shut down its Philippines-based subsidiary.

Industrial Growth Platform led the consulting company’s $23.7m maiden round, investing alongside backers including Change, Dentsu, Marshmallow and The Guild.

Each Friday the Global Corporate Venturing Deal Net rounds up the week’s smaller deals and tracks the emerging companies accessing corporate funds.