Consumer

Jiangsu Longliqi led a $30.7m round as part of a strategic partnership with the consumer goods delivery service, which is already backed by Fosun and Bosideng.

The mobile communication device maker has raised funding in a series A round featuring Bloomberg Beta and the Verizon-run BBG Ventures.

The e-commerce holding group has raised funding from MTN, Rocket Internet and Goldman Sachs to add to cash provided by AXA last month.

Business Growth Fund has provided follow-on funding for the drinks chains operator, returning for a second time and boosting its total commitment to more than $12m.

The e-commerce marketplace has become Japan's first pre-IPO unicorn, raising money in a round that included Mitsui and Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank.

Hopscotch, backed by Jabbar Internet Group, has raised additional capital from existing investor Eduardo Saverin, co-founder of social media network Facebook.

Naspers returned to reinvest in the Dubai-based online marketplace, which has now raised $425m in total and is reportedly worth more than $1bn.

Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company has co-led a second funding round for consumer loyalty platform AppCard.

2015 saw companies raising large VC rounds faster and investors existing quicker, according to Jon Norris of Silicon Valley Bank, and expect M&A to stay steady as IPO market continues to move slowly.