Bitmain took part in the first tranche of an IDG Capital-led series C round that values the cryptocurrency trading platform at over $1bn.

The AI-equipped image verification technology developer has pulled in a nine-figure renminbi sum, in a round backed by corporate investor Orbecc.

Founding investor Mercia Technologies joined fund manager Invesco for the synthetic biology contractor’s latest round, taking its total funding past the $25m mark.

Each Friday the Global Corporate Venturing Deal Net rounds up the week’s smaller deals and tracks the emerging companies accessing corporate funds.

Facebook is in talks to back several India-based content startups, including women-focused online community provider PopXo.

QUT Bluebox has joined corporates Holland Insurance and Seven West Media in the second funding round for over-60s package holiday portal Starts at 60.

Sana has emerged with funding from investors including F-Prime Capital, Arch and Flagship Pioneering to develop genetically modified hypoimmogenic stem cells.

TU Berlin spinout IPlytics has collected several million dollars from investors including High-Tech Gründerfonds to expand into the US, South Korea and Japan.

GLP-backed BitRock Capital has led an eight-figure dollar round for the digital wealth management platform that also featured existing backer BAI.

Each Friday the Global Corporate Venturing Deal Net rounds up the week’s smaller deals and tracks the emerging companies accessing corporate funds.