Pharmaceutical corporation Celgene has paid $350m upfront to acquire biopharma company Avila Therapeutics, with Novartis in line for an exit.

The social network continues its acquisition spree as it snaps up anti-malware service Dasient, landing an exit for Google Ventures

Social gaming company 6waves Lolapps has made its second acquisition in three months as it absorbs mobile gaming developer Escalation Studios.

Verizon-backed loyalty platform CardStar is now part of email marketing company Constant Contact.

Design-oriented deals platform Fab.com has followed up a $40m series B round by acquiring its fashion-focused peer FashionStake.

Norway-based energy companies Hafslund and Eidsiva are combining their corporate venturing activities with the aim of increasing clean technology growth in the region.

Mineral makeup company Colorescience has been acquired by skincare company SkinMedica, backed by GlaxoSmithKline's corporate venturing unit.

Video management software company KIT Digital has acquired the assets of broadband TV company Sezmi, which suspended its broadcast service in September.

Intel Capital-backed India-based travel company Yatra has reportedly acquired BuzzInTown, an Indian events listings business also backed by the US chipmaker's corporate venturing unit.