Otago University, Malaghan Institute and Callaghan Innovation have joined the fund that already includes more than 50 Australia-based research institutes and hospitals.

Outdoor advertising firm Focus Media plans to launch four $75m corporate venturing partnerships to invest in internet, technology, entertainment, education and travel technology.

Alibaba's film production and distribution subsidiary will invest up to $75m in the investment fund, with $225m to come from Gopher Asset.

Sega Sammy and Septeni have supported KK Fund's second vehicle, which will focus on early-stage startups across Southeast Asia, Taiwan and Hong Kong.

SCB's Digital Ventures unit has announced its plans to set up a $50m corporate venturing arm, an accelerator and a research and development unit.

Institutions including Purdue, Florida and Pittsburgh have ended the academic year with TTOs breaking their own records year-on-year.

The car park and car sharing service has put up an initial $4m for a strategic investment fund expected to eventually reach $30m in size.

Auckland has launched an initiative aimed at bringing renowned researchers to the country, with the government providing $25m in funding.

A survey found a 16 percentage point rise in the number of Brazilian corporations investing in startups.

The Bloomberg-sponsored VC firm has closed its second $75m fund, three years after its first, and will continue to target startups focusing on the future of work.