Planday, a workforce collaboration platform backed by Metro, has closed a $40.8m series C round led by SEB Private Equity.

Aptus-backed Alzheon hopes to raise $40.3m in proceeds, less than half as much as it had targeted earlier this year before withdrawing plans in May.

Samsung has put its weight behind a $50m series C round for Puls, which connects consumers with technicians specialising in smart devices.

Baxter Ventures has participated in a series D round for Outset Medical that was led by Mubadala Investment Company.

Tencent-backed smart vehicle developer Nio has set its pricing range at $6.25 to $8.25 and stands to raise $1.32bn if it floats at the top of its range.

Nanovis, a spinal implant nanotechnology developer, has been backed by Elevate Purdue Foundry Fund, which joins existing investors including Apex One Equity Fund.

The size of the deal for portfolio company NxThera could reach $406m in size, with Mitsui exiting the medical device maker through the acquisition.

Shansong Express has added $60m to its coffers following a series D1 round that featured return investors Hearst and SIG.

Point72 Ventures led a $15.4m round for Reinventure-backed human resources management platform developer Flare that will support hiring.

ZestMoney added a $13.4m second tranche led by Xiaomi to a round including PayU that now stands at $19.9m.