Returning investor Sammons Financial contributed to a round that more than doubled the online life insurer's total funding to $145m.

Novartis Venture Fund is among the participants in a series A round disclosed by the exosite drug developer at its public launch.

Digital card technology provider Ondot Systems had raised more than $50m from investors including Citi Ventures and Intel Capital.

The WuXi AppTec-backed cancer drug developer has now raised $70m in total as it prepares to bring its lead candidate into the clinic.

The Ctrip and Japan Airlines-backed supersonic jet developer pushed its valuation past $1bn in a round led by WRVI Capital.

Capital One Growth Ventures is set to exit the vehicle retail analytics provider in a cash-and-stock acqusition by Vroom.

Shure contributed to a series A round that will support the livestreaming platform developer's innovation, sales and marketing activities.

Tufts Health Plan, DaVita Venture Group, Wanxiang America and Salesforce Ventures helped the multicultural patient engagement platform reach $24m in overall funding.

AsusTek, Knowles Corporation and existing investors Egis Technology and Meyer Corporation all took part in the smart sensor technology startup's series B round.

The mobile commerce platform developer priced its initial public offering at the top of its range, with JD.com set to exit in the flotation.