Bertelsmann Asia Investments has backed a series C+ round that followed an initial series C backed by Tencent.

Malin has returned to support an oversubscribed series B round, led by Longitude Capital.

SoftBank is putting $400m into Paytm Mall, while Alibaba is providing the remaining $45m, with the total amount falling short of the $500m to $600m the company was reportedly seeking.

New media companies Chernin Group and Macro Ventures have invested in the fledgling Alliance of American Football, which has raised a sub-$10m sum.

Existing shareholders including Ikea's holding company returned to back a $16.9m round for Metalysis, which produces metal powders for 3D printing.

AVIC-backed Flying Whales, which is developing an airship that can transport up to 60 tons of cargo, raised its most recent funding this month.