Electronics supplier Shengjing Technology co-led the round, in which the online payment technology company raised an eight-figure dollar sum.

Novartis is set to make an equity investment in Surface Oncology as part of the agreement, a year after taking part in the company's $35m series A round.

Johnson & Johnson will subscribe for new shares in Alligator Bioscience as part of a licensing agreement for its immuno-oncology drug candidate.

Yahoo Japan was among the new investors in a round that values the flight and travel booking service a $1.6bn.

Pi-Cardia will use the funding to complete development of the next generation of its aortic valve stenosis treatment technology.

Uber's China subsidiary raised the undisclosed amount from HNA, Guangzhou Automobile and China Life Insurance at a $7bn pre-money valuation.

The fashion rental startup has raised funding from investors including Credit Saison, Nakazono Holdings and Terrada Warehouse.

The Ping An-backed online trading platform is now the fifth most valuable venture-backed company in the world, securing its latest financing at an $18.5bn valuation.

Existing investor Kunlun Tech has provided $27m for the round, which the instalment buying platform is raising as it gets ready for a flotation in China.