Rogue has achieved a first close for its fourth fund, although it is as-yet unclear whether Oregon State University is again an investor.

SoftBank Vision Fund 2 led the round which also attracted SK Networks and will enable Standard Cognition to deploy its autonomous checkout system in hundreds of stores.

BigBasket is reportedly being valued between $1.8bn and $2bn in a transaction that would give Tata Group a majority stake.

Amazon-backed Owlet Baby Care has agreed to a reverse merger with special purpose acquisition company Sandbridge for a post-deal valuation of $1.39bn.

Lee Kum Kee Products’s Happiness Capital has co-led a series A round for the provider of 3D-printed meat substitutes.

Touchdown Ventures will manage Masco’s corporate venture capital fund in its latest win.

The skincare product maker has agreed to pay $36.2m to acquire the customisable beauty supplement provider, having backed the company in 2019.

Saudi Arabia-based group's corporate venture capital fund will invest in disruptive technologies and opportunities in the food and retail space.

Coupang is reportedly looking to achieve a $50bn market cap following a planned listing that would offer an exit to both SoftBank and its Vision Fund.

9Unicorns is also backed by OPG Group, MBG Group, Parakh Foods, Qualcon International, UB Cotton and corporate executives.