Tencent led the series B round for Medlinker, a social media app for healthcare professionals that plans to use the cash to grow its user base fivefold.

Uber's Chinese subsidiary, Uber China, confirmed a $1.2bn Baidu-led round earlier today, while rival Didi Kuaidi is reportedly set to close a $3bn round.

The payment services company launched a European accelerator in May 2014, and is now extending the programme internationally with the help of other corporates.

IDG Ventures India has returned to back the lingerie e-commerce company for a third time, bringing its total capital to about $47m.

Wanda Cinemas has invested an undisclosed sum in the online movie ticket seller following a collaboration agreement signed in July.

The electric vehicle startup has secured Tencent as an investor and plans to launch its first product, a supercar, next year.

Retail analytics software provider Capillary Technologies, backed by American Express and Qualcomm, raised the funding from backers including Norwest Venture Partners.

TVS has committed to providing $3.8m, with the remaining cash provided by private individuals and family offices.