The corporate venturing unit beat out Google, as well as a host of large venture capital firms with 22 exits, according to research conducted by Privco.

Online video network Fullscreen has entered talks with Time Warner over an acquisition that would grant exits to Comcast, Chernin and WPP.

The US-based insulation materials maker, backed by BASF, withdrew its application for a previous initial public offering in 2012.

The wearable medical technology developer has been purchased by Covidien, granting exits to corporate investors Motorola Solutions and 3M.

The Stanford-backed company's services will be integrated into Google Analytics.

The social gaming company, backed by Nissei, Mitsubishi UFJ and Tecmo Koei, could be valued at over $300m, and has long term intentions to diversify.

Novo invested an additional $4.5m as Alder raised a sum well below the $115m initially targeted.

The pharmaceutical company, backed by Johnson & Johnson, has gone public, but at a price well below its range.

The e-commerce company has set an initial target of $1bn, which is likely to rise, providing a lucrative exit for Yahoo.