Language learning tool provider Lingvist has attracted Rakuten for a round that will support geographical expansion and technology development.

The online coding course provider reached unicorn status in a Bertelsmann-led round that also included Google Ventures.

Bertelsmann will become the largest shareholder in the education technology provider, which helps universities create online courses.

The standardised flat rental platform has obtained a $30m extension from IDG, Ping An and others, adding to the $25m first tranche it secured last year.

The company, which enables people to rent a property without in-person viewings, has added Mangrove to its shareholders while Rocket Internet returned for the round.

Fidelity has led a funding round for Handy, reportedly valuing the on-demand housekeeping service at $500m.

Dianping and Meituan, which have raised a combined $2.6bn, announced a $15bn merger last month.

The classified listings website, spun out of eBay, is seeking a flotation on Chinese stock exchange National Equities Exchange and Quotations.