HR video communications provider GuideSpark raises $5m investment led by Storm Ventures and including IDG Ventures.

Microsoft Corp and American Express are reported to be competing against each other to invest in location-based app Foursquare Labs.

CRDM, a UK-based 3D printing manufacturer, acquired by US-based peer 3D Systems.

Vodafone Ventures Egypt has taken a 22.22% stake in online pharmacy Agzakhana.com.

Saudi Aramco Energy Ventures invests in Norwegian technology company InflowControl.

CMU spin-out Safaba raises undisclosed amount in private equity backing for machine translation technology.

WIV Wein International invests for third time in kickstarter for wine.