Norwest-backed Threadflip has shut down and revealed a partnership with Le Tote, though neither company has disclosed whether the deal is a formal acquisition.

The listings and group buying platform, formed through a merger between Dianping and Meituan, has confirmed the amount but not the investors.

Unilever and Galeries Lafayette are among the limited partners for a $120m fund raised by venture firm Felix Capital Partners.

E-commerce holding company Silvertree Internet Holdings plans to invest $10m in Africa-based online companies from the start of 2016.

University of Tokyo Edge Capital backs fingerprint payment system creator Liquid to help it develop its product for possible use at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

The China-based internet company is in talks with Zomato, Big Basket and Bookmyshow as part of a strategic investment drive in India.

Johnson & Johnson Health and Wellness Solutions has joined forces with Plug and Play Tech Center to launch an accelerator aimed at the consumer wellness sector.

Yahoo Japan was among the new investors in a round that values the flight and travel booking service a $1.6bn.

Tencent-backed Meilishuo is set to be acquired by its competitor Mogujie in a stock deal, and the $3bn merged company could raise up to $250m in the aftermath.