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Wanwu Dezhi wraps up $80m series C
United Media FOFs was among the participants in the antiques e-commerce platform's fifth round, which will fund platform development and human resources activities.
Nov 4, 2020Dr Oetker decides on billion-dollar Flaschenpost purchase
Corporate venturing vehicle Vorwerk Ventures is exiting beverage delivery provider Flaschenpost in a $1.16bn acquisition by Dr Oetker.
Nov 3, 2020Xunshi punches through series C round
The 3D-printed product supplier raised an eight-digit dollar amount in a round featuring Chinese Academy of Sciences.
Nov 3, 2020Nestlé nets Freshly in $950m deal
Nestlé bought the healthy meal kit delivery service three years after leading its series C round, in a deal that could reach $1.5bn with earnouts.
Nov 2, 2020PetLove merges with DogHero
SoftBank-backed pet product retailer PetLove is joining forces with pet services-focused DogHero, which counts Rover among its investors.
Nov 2, 2020Europe cuts planned innovation council budget
Expected budget for European Innovation Council of €3.5-4bn to entrepreneurs less than planned €10bn over the 2021-2027 period
Nov 1, 2020Marui recruits Samurai Incubate for pitch contest
Marui Co-Creation Pitch 2021 will be made up of early-stage developers of sustainability, customer service and inclusive finance technology and products.
Oct 31, 2020Aucfan-backed Hipflat exits to Dot Property
In 2017, property listing startup Hipflat raised an undisclosed amount from Japan-listed internet company Aucfan
Oct 30, 2020Corporate venturing deal net: 26-30 October 2020
Each Friday the Global Corporate Venturing Deal Net rounds up the week’s smaller deals and tracks the emerging companies accessing corporate funds.
Oct 30, 2020Dmall demonstrates strength to raise $419m
Tencent, Hengan International and Lenovo Capital helped the offline-to-online retail platform's series C round, which will fund research and development work.
Oct 30, 2020TPB backs Dosist with cash and distribution
Turning Point Brands has supplied $15m for cannabinoid health product developer Dosist through a co-development and distribution pact.
Oct 29, 2020The Engine shifts into $230m second fund
MIT has put $35m into The Engine's second fund – up from its $25m commitment to the first fund – and has been joined by Harvard as a new LP.
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