Rakuten and Techstars have partnered to launch an accelerator for startups developing technologies that can be used with social messaging apps.

Conglomerate IDB Group has invested in localised currency platform Colu and a presale for its cryptocurrency, Colu Local Network.

ThinkForce is working on semiconductor technology that integrates artificial intelligence, and has raised its inaugural funding round from investors including Yitu.

Koch Disruptive Technologies led the latest round for the ultrasound surgery system developer, which is also backed by GE Healthcare and Elbit Imaging.

The VC and technology-focused news platform, a spinout from technology group 36Kr, has raised capital from investors including Baidu Video.

Daiichi Shokai, NTT Docomo, Opt, Yahoo Japan and Gree helped provide $21.7m for mobile video services startup Candee.

The lunar exploration company has raised $90.2m in a series A round featuring TBS, Konica Minolta, Shimizu, Dentsu, KDDI, Japan Airlines, Toppan and Suzuki.

The Ola-backed mobile payment technology provider has added $10m from B Capital and DSG Consumer Partners to the $31m it raised in June.

Cathay Pacific has launched a fund that will invest in automotive and mobility technology, with Valeo supplying 25% of the capital.