Google-backed VigLink acquired LinkSmart and topped up its series C round to $20m with two of the content promotion company's investors.

Communications firm Macom Technology Solutions announces planned purchase of Cornell University spin-out BinOptics for $230m.

Amazon is in talks with Rocket Internet-backed Jabong over an acquisition that would value it at between $1.1bn and $1.2bn.

The design-led e-commerce company, backed by a host of corporates, could reportedly be sold for as little as $15m after closing a $150m round only last year.

IAC-backed television streaming service Aereo has filed for bankruptcy after its service was ruled to be illegal.

The lung treatment developer could be bought from backers including Merck and Novo for up to $444m.

The mobile app and game developer, backed by CyberAgent and Start Today, is expected to go public in Japan on Christmas Day.

Google Ventures exited the online skills testing service after it was acquired by online learning company Pluralsight.

Mitsui and BlueCross BlueShield will both exit Change Healthcare, which is set to become Emdeon's healthcare engagement division.

Intel-backed loyalty rewards platform 500friends has been acquired by marketing agency Merkle for an eight-figure sum.