Sina has co-led a $103m funding round for Pintec, which focuses on retail financial services.

Xinhu Zhongbao has contributed to a series B round for Hyperchain Technologies, which is developing blockchain technology aimed at sectors such as healthcare and energy.

Hironao Kunimitsu, founder and CEO of Gumi, and Miko Matsumura, founder of virtual currency exchange Evercoin, are leading Gumi Cryptos.

Geo-Jade Petroleum has led a series D round for Caogen Touzi, which also featured a range of unnamed, existing investors.

The cryptocurrency exchange has revealed a $1bn fund that will invest in blockchain technology developers and cryptocurrency startups.

YellowPepper has attracted $12.5m in series D funding from Visa and existing shareholders.

Acko was founded in late 2016 by Varun Dua, one of the co-founders of insurance comparison site Coverfox.

American Family Ventures took part in the home equity investment platform's G20 Ventures-led series A round, which will fund product development.