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The peer-to-peer lending platform, backed by Trade Me at series A stage, has raised $200m in debt and equity at a $100m valuation.
The payment services company launched a European accelerator in May 2014, and is now extending the programme internationally with the help of other corporates.
Alfred Lo has left corporate joint venture fund Optus Innov8 to head AMP New Ventures, the unit formed by financial services provider AMP in March.
The luxury drinks producer awarded a total of $750,000 to five startups in its The Venture contest.
Antivirus software provider PSafe has secured series D funding from investors including Qihoo 360 in order to support its expansion across Latin America.
Priceline invested the capital as part of a strategic agreement that will involve it helping the Brazil-based online travel company to enhance its global offering.
Rocket Internet and Kinnevik both returned to invest in the e-commerce holding company, which has announced two acquisitions in Brazil.
Spinifex had raised just over $60m in funding, including $45m in a Novo-backed series C round in April 2014.
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