The app and smart device maker co-led the round for Qudian, the instalment buying platform founded as Qufenqi, doubling its overall funding.

Mobile data service provider Ukkovervot has raised $10.9m in equity and bond financing in a round featuring telecom company Alcom.

The SoftBank and Indosat-founded SB Isat fund was among the investors in a round that valued the cybersecurity software producer at more than $440m.

The media company reinvested as part of a funding round that valued the India-based online ticketing platform at more than $440m.

Up Group supplied half the funding in a $6m round for the customer reward management software developer as part of a distribution agreement.

Purdue University calls on expert-on-demand company Yourencore to support its entrepreneurs and startups, forming a partnership to enable this.

Three car manufacturers fund the development of new battery anode technology through a $4m grant to Northwestern University spinout Sinode Systems.

Auckland spinout StretchSense receives series A funding from Start Today, adding to an earlier investment from investors including the New Zealand Venture Investment Fund.

Minnesota University co-leads a series A round in its spinout, which is working on gene editing therapies.