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Corporates immersed in virtual and augmented reality
Kaloyan Andonov, GCV Analytics, evaluates the rise in corporate-backed rounds raised by emerging VR & AR enterprises
Jul 11, 2017Travis Perkins invites startups to make Breakthru
The building materials retail group has launched an accelerator called Breakthru that will invest in and mentor health and safety, digitalisation and customer service startups.
Jul 10, 2017Big Deal: Ofo obtains $700m
The Alibaba-led series E round has proven the latest milestone for China's rapidly growing bike sharing sector as its biggest players look to move into foreign streets.
Jul 10, 2017Tencent puts up $66m for smart investment
Tencent has taken a 16.7% stake in TCL smart television subsidiary Shenzhen Thunderbird Network Technology and will pre-load content on to its TVs.
Jul 7, 2017Jawbone locks up as liquidation process begins
The Deutsche Telekom-backed wearable fitness tracker developer was once valued at more than $3bn, but has now begun liquidation proceedings.
Jul 7, 2017Zaozuo zigzags to $20m series B
Bertelsmann Asia Investments led the online furniture brand's series B round as an existing investor, having reportedly backed the company's $15m series A.
Jul 6, 2017Snapdeal turns down nine-figure Flipkart offer
The corporate-backed online marketplace is reportedly holding out for $1bn, having rejected an acquisition offer of between $550m and $900m.
Jul 5, 2017TCL helps Wonder reach $14m in funding
The stealth-stage mobile gaming hardware developer has reportedly raised $14m in total, closing a series A round co-led by TCL Communication.
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