The interational student housing services startup almost doubled its total funding in a series B round backed by New Oriental Education Group.

WeWork led the female networking organisation's series B round, closed in advance of the opening of two more of its branches.

The Knight Foundation provided $3m of the funding, as the Intel and Google-backed tech diversity initiative looks to expand into new areas.

Beijing Zmeng Network Technology has secured $27.1m in series B+ funding from investors including the Fosun-affiliated Kinzon Capital.

DKSH and MDI Ventures backed an Emerald Media-led round that will support the e-commerce services provider's international expansion plans.

The on-demand maintenance services provider has raised series C funding from investors including Camber Creek and Delta Electronics Capital.

A new spinout from Deakin University will market a personal assistant and marketing platform already used on campus.