The spinout, which has developed a portable real-time DNA and RNA sequencer, has attracted $140m in funding from investors including GIC, China Construction Bank and Hostplus.

T. Rowe Price, which previously led the eyewear retailer's $100m round in 2015, has returned to lead a round that took its total funding to $290m.

Alibaba has led a $866m debt and equity round for bicycle rental service Ofo having reportedly bought $3bn of stock in January.

Bytedance has reportedly led the online education provider's series E round, bringing its overall funding to more than $335m.

Allianz X has invested $30m to co-lead a $100m funding round for online business lending platform C2FO with Mubadala Investment Company.

Digital Alpha Advisors invested $25m in the Intel and Lenovo-backed data management platform, which has also secured $100m in debt.

Cisco Investments, Microsoft Ventures and Time Warner Investments were part of a consortium that supplied $36.5m for the HR engagement platform.

The Grace Beauty-backed razor blade subscription service has received new funding in a round featuring Temasek and Alliance Consumer Growth.

MassMutual Ventures and Synchrony Ventures have come on board as investors as the identity authentication technology provider prepares to expand into new sectors.

The Amazon, American Express Ventures and Comcast Ventures-backed grocery delivery platform is now valued at $4.2bn.