BP, ConocoPhillips and LeFrak all exited microbiome product developer Taxon Biosciences in an acquisition by DuPont.

The electronics producer will seek startups developing technology that can be used for home appliances, work and more advanced equipment, for a Japan-based accelerator.

As the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad's Infuse Ventures fund nears full deployment, the institution prepares to launch the $150m Bharat Innovations Fund.

Air Liquide and Maire Tecnimont have joined NatPet for a series E round that took the amount raised by the gas-to-fuel company to $170m since 2008.

Saudi Aramco's corporate venturing unit has led the latest round for valve manufacturer Zahroof, investing alongside NGP Energy Technology Partners.

Two of Legend Holdings' investment units have exited the tyre manufacturer through the initial public offering, after taking part in a $15m round in 2010.

Monsanto and Qualcomm are partnering Microsoft on a $92m fund that will support Latin America-founded agribusiness technology startups.

The industrial product maker will launch the Next47 unit in October and invest $1.1bn in innovative technology developers over the next five years.