The enterprise software provider will invest $20m in the OpenText Enterprise Applications Fund, and is also open to additional corporate LPs, but the implementation of Canada's venture capital plan is crucial for its closure.

Wells Fargo has announced a new $10m cleantech fund that will fund companies developing early-stage technology for commercial buildings.

The telecommunications company's corporate venturing unit also plans to expand the scope of its funding in order to double its portfolio.

The architectural software business plans to invest $100m in 3D printing research and start-ups in connection with its new 3D printing platform.

Osage University Partners II will be a $200m fund.

TVM Capital Healthcare Partners has stated in plans to invest $200m in its companies over the next four year to expand across the Gulf Arab region and India.

Commerzbank's newly formed fintech fund will invest from series A to C stage in Europe and the US, and could partner with the bank's existing incubator.

Corporate-backed companies Baidu, Qihoo360 and Ping-An all committed capital to Carmel's fourth fund, which has already invested in five start-ups.