Consumer

Walmart has been increasingly active at starting up and backing startups, including financial technology startup Hazel.

SoftBank led digital pharmacy Alto's $200m series E round as well as a $130m series B round for rent data software provider Esusu.

Walmart made a strategic investment in the vertical farm operator through a round led by existing investor SoftBank Vision Fund 1, pushing its total funding past $940m.

SoftBank Vision Fund 2 helped blockchain technology provider Blockdaemon close a $207m series C round while Qualcomm-backed audio equipment brand BoAt is targeting $246m in its flotation.

SoftBank's Vision Funds took part in a $260m series F round for online finance provider Creditas and led last-mile delivery service Paack's $225m series D.

Lennar’s Len X subsidiary helped the walkable neighbourhood developer raise equity financing as it prepares to open its first housing units.

Prosus Ventures and Smile Group were among the investors in the online food delivery service’s latest round, closed at a $10.7bn valuation.

Razorpay is reportedly eyeing the possibility of acquiring Amex-backed Ezetap while Sayata and Spectrum Labs were among the companies that received corporate backing.

As the pandemic continues to drive funding for supply chain companies, logistics robotics company Exotec raised a multimillion-dollar round at unicorn valuation.

SoftBank Vision Fund 2 helped revenue growth technology provider 6sense close a $200m series E round at a $5.2bn valuation, cash used to acquire Gree-backed sales software developer Saleswhale.

Beam Suntory was among the investors in the organic alcohol brand's series C round, possibly the largest yet in the space.