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Funds in the News: Salesforce.com and Diageo
Salesforce has launched a $100m fund that will invest in companies developing technology related to its app building platform, while alcoholic drinks producer Diageo is also entering corporate venturing.
Sep 8, 2014Meilapp is made up for $20m series B
IDG Capital participated in the Morningside-led round, which will be used to expand its workforce and sales efforts.
Aug 28, 2014FieldAware secures Chinese investment
China Investment Corporation makes an undisclosed investment to secure 5.2 million shares.
Aug 27, 2014Rocket Internet and Zalando to announce IPO plans
Incubator and venture firm Rocket Internet is set to reveal its plans for an initial public offering at the same time as one of its portfolio companies, Zalando.
Aug 26, 2014The Big Deal: AppNexus shows adtech interest
The latest $60m raised by AppNexus, in a round that could eventually reach nine digits, is only the latest in what is proving to be a vibrant adtech market.
Aug 24, 2014Beibei delivers $24.3m series A
E-commerce company Beibei has raised $24.3m in series A funding from IDG, Banyan Capital and parent company Husor E-Business.
Aug 18, 2014360fly buzzes to $17.8m series B
Camera producer 360fly has now raised almost $20m after receiving $17.8m in a series B round featuring the corporate venturing unit of Qualcomm and Voxx International.
Aug 13, 2014Rakuten takes a Slice
E-commerce company Rakuten has acquired portfolio company Slice for an undisclosed amount to get access to data technology for analysis of its users.
Aug 12, 2014Investors dish out $15m to Plated
Grocery and recipe delivery service Plated has raised $15m in a series A round featuring LS and Korea Telecom-backed firm Formation 8.
Aug 12, 2014Fab in discussions over company sale
The design-led e-commerce company, backed by investors including Tencent, Itochu and NTT Docomo, could be sold for as little as $100m, just a year after being valued at $1bn.
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