Retail analytics software provider Capillary Technologies, backed by American Express and Qualcomm, raised the funding from backers including Norwest Venture Partners.

TVS has committed to providing $3.8m, with the remaining cash provided by private individuals and family offices.

The funding will support the Danfoss spin-out in the run up to the commercial launch of its insulin delivery device in 2016.

The series C round reportedly marked Salesforce Ventures' largest ever investment as well as quote-to-cash software provider Apttus reaching unicorn status.

Novo, Novartis, Johnson & Johnson and Pfizer have taken part in a series C round for Merus, which was previously reported to be gearing up for an IPO in the US.

Peer-to-peer lending platform Dianrong has raised what it claims is the Chinese online finance sector's largest ever round, and Bohai Leasing was among the investors.

Intel has entered into a collaboration agreement with big data technology company BlueData, concurrently leading its $20m series C round.

The open access education company has raised $49m of a $60m round and formed a partnership with new investor Times Internet to help it break the Indian market.

The open access education company has raised $49.5m of a $60m round and formed a partnership with new investor Times Internet to help it break the Indian market.