Japanese videogram creator Cinemacraft raises $775,000 from Samsung Venture Investment Corporation and Tyra Banks.

The online marketplace has received $14m in a series B supported by the crporate venturing units of Itochu and GMO.

Xunlei, a downloading specialist that has moved into video streaming that is backed by Google among others, has raised $310m in a round that saw Xiaomi joined by IDG and Kingsoft.

Ricebook, creator of an app that allows Chinese users to photograph and rate their food, has raised $7m in a series B round funded by IDG Capital Partners and Ceyaun Ventures.

The Intel Capital China Smart Device Innovation Fund, launched today, will target China-based startups involved in technology around mobile and smart devices.

SIG's Asian unit has participated in a round worth 'tens of millions of dollars' for the online retailer, which sells mainly imported fruit to Chinese customers.