Tencent co-led the cross-border human resources provider’s latest round, which included pre-series B funding raised in the second half of 2021.

The deep tech venture fund linked to Imec has raised $166m for its second fund, more than halfway to its $277m target.

Digital asset exchange Zipmex increased its corporate-backed series B round to over $51m while Digital Garage-backed 1plusX in a $150m acquisition.

The consumer lending platform developer raked in nine figures through a round backed by strategic partner JP Morgan.

Multiple corporates helped call centre software producer Cresta raise $80m at a $1.6bn valuation while agricultural intelligence provider Apollo secured $40m in a round led by Softbank Vision Fund 2.

The car producer will invest in everything from autonomous driving to non-fungible tokens through the newly launched Stellantis Ventures.

Artificial intelligence technology developer Aibee raised cash from Xiaomi at a unicorn valuation while industrial technology provider Bluetron received $78.6m.

Managing director Dede Goldschmidt spelled out the unit's investment strategy along with its place in Samsung's corporate VC activities and the state of the post-pandemic market.

Every day, Global University Venturing rounds up the smaller investments from across the university innovation ecosystem in its deal net.

Luno Expeditions has emerged from stealth and will target early-stage Web3 technology developers, investing from parent company Digital Currency Group’s balance sheet.