Qualcomm has come back for Zeek's series B round, just over a year after it contributed to the gift voucher marketplace's $3m series A.

Quikr has acquired online jobs platform Hiree for an undisclosed amount, providing an exit to IDG Ventures India, which led the startup's seed and series A rounds.

The India-based conglomerate is aiming to raise an initial $15m for the fund, following the creation of a dedicated department to identify opportunities.

Mitsui also plans to form strategic links between other regional portfolio companies and hospital operator Columbia Asia, an offshoot of US-based Columbia Pacific Management.

Otago University, Malaghan Institute and Callaghan Innovation have joined the fund that already includes more than 50 Australia-based research institutes and hospitals.

Sistema led the gift card provider's series B round, which included returning investors Amazon, Accel Partners and Helion Venture Partners.

Swiss Re has disclosed the six startups that will make up the inaugural cohort of its InsurTech accelerator, founded to help disrupt the insurance industry.

Ford Smart Mobility is providing $15m for the Nokia-backed car sharing company's series C round, which also includes Reliance Group's venture capital unit.

The Rocket Internet-founded Global Fashion Group's Indian platform, Jabong, has been bought for $70m, less than two years after reported talks over a $1.2bn acquisition.