E-commerce company Alibaba's online payment affiliate raised the series A funding in a private placement featuring several major insurance firms.

Intel was among the investors in the latest round raised by the cybersecurity company, which focuses on guarding cryptographic keys and digital certificates.

The charity crowdfunding platform will invest the funding in product development and an expansion of its user base.

Rocket Internet and Kinnevik both returned to invest in the e-commerce holding company, which has announced two acquisitions in Brazil.

Tal Education and IDG both committed capital to Changingedu, which operates an online service where tutors can connect to student customers.

Financial services provider Reliance Capital Management has secured funding from investors including reinsurer PartnerRe.

Amazon has formed a fund to back startups that could incorporate its Alexa voice technology, and has revealed its first seven investments.