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Mercari bundles $14m into its shopping bag
The online marketplace has received $14m in a series B supported by the crporate venturing units of Itochu and GMO.
Apr 7, 2014Global Corporate Venturing Awards 2014 finalists revealed!
The finalists for our awards on May 20 have now been selected. Please do let us know who you think should win.
Apr 4, 2014University corner: Game on
Will it ever be game over for the meteoric rise of the computer
games industry?Apr 4, 2014Feature: Consumer groups dance to Asian tune
Much eye-catching activity in the consumer sector is coming
from Asian markets, both in terms of the level of corporate
venturing investment by native groups and the investment in
high-growth winners in those markets.Apr 4, 2014SIG takes a bite out of Chinese e-retailer Fruitday
SIG's Asian unit has participated in a round worth 'tens of millions of dollars' for the online retailer, which sells mainly imported fruit to Chinese customers.
Apr 2, 2014Alibaba steps offline with $692m investment in InTime
The e-commerce group has taken a 25% stake in InTime, the owner of a chain of brick-and-mortar stores in China as it expands beyond the online market.
Apr 1, 2014Sols Systems walks away with funding
3D printed orthotic company, Sols, gains $1.75m in seed funding led by Lux Capital.
Apr 1, 2014Librify checks out funding
Ingram Content Group's ICG Ventures invests an undisclosed amount into Librify, an ebook platform for book clubs.
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