As telecoms networks continue to expand their services, what even counts as a strategic investment these days? A selection of industry figures tell Global Venturing it can include Web3, ESG and 5G-related technologies.

The Telstra-sponsored venture firm has already begun investing through its third fund, which has now achieved a $350m final close.

SoftBank, Bristol Myers Squibb and Hitachi were among Arsenal Biosciences’ $220m round while MegaChips led a $140m round for Morse Micro.

SHV and DELA took part in an $80m round for Lightyear while Tata Sons provided $40m in funding for Tata 1mg.

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SK has provided $50m in funding for Ascend Elements while ServiceNow took part in a $35.6m series C round for Fairmarkit.

Telus's strategic investment arm plans to extend its presence outside of Canada while continuing to bet on areas like agriculture and health.

Singtel's corporate VC unit has taken on another $100m as 5G opens up opportunities for new technology models, CEO Edgar Hardless tells Global Venturing.

Intel Capital co-led an extension that took Anyscale’s series C round to $199m while Saudi Aramco's Prosperity7 fund helped Zilliz lift its series B to $103m.

SoftBank Investment Advisers managing partner Sumer Juneja will move to London and lead Vision Funds’ European investments.