France-based mobile group Orange launched an African social venture prize run by venture firm Innovacom.

UK-based supermarket chain Sainsbury's takes a stake in Anobii, replacing HMV, as majority owner, joining publishers HarperCollins, Penguin and Random House Group as an owner.

UK-based supermarket group Tesco buys the UK-based personalised internet radio service which was backed by Qualcomm Ventures last year.

Merck Serono is finding its unconventional decision to opt for a strategic approach to the life sciences is sector yielding success.

Crispin Leick from Innogy Ventures and Jules Kortenhorst from Topell provide a War Stories discussion.

Panel Discussion: WAR STORIES, moderated by Gerald Brady from Silicon Valley Bank