Fangsiling, backed by Baidu, Fengjr and 5i5j.com, operates a platform that enables tenants to pay deposits in instalments and offers flexibility for collecting monthly rent.

Shuanglu Pharma-backed CF PharmTech has raised $65m in a series D round led by fund managed by China state-owned State Development & Investment Corporation.

GV-backed Freenome has raised $7m in a series A extension led by Section 32, the venture capital firm launched by former GV chief executive Bill Maris.

Alibaba has contributed to a $152m funding round for cloud computing company Qiniuyun with a view of strengthening its own cloud offering.

Baidu has sold its food delivery service Waimai to food delivery company Ele.me for a reported $800m, retaining a small stake in the venture.

Podcast hosting platform Art19 has raised $7.5m in a round co-led by corporate venturing unit Bertelsmann Digital Media Investments and venture firm DCM.

Email-based verification platform Emailage has secured $10m in a Wipro Ventures-backed round that will support international growth and product development.

The point-of-sale car finance platform has raised $10m from strategic partner Ford Motor Credit Company as well as Crosslink Capital and Lerer Hippeau Ventures.

The personal finance app developer has received approval for a Tokyo IPO that will give exits to corporates including Credit Saison, GMO and Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance.