Alibaba-backed e-commerce company Nice Tuan has raised its third funding round this year, adding $80m to its coffers that now contain almost $300m in total.

The accounting platform operator’s investment subsidiary has unveiled Hirac Fund’s $11.7m initial close with multiple corporate LPs on its way to a $29m ceiling.

SmartX, a data storage virtualisation business that counts Samsung and Lenovo as shareholders, has announced series B-plus and C funding to expand its product offering.

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.