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2021 registered record figures in the realm of corporate venturing.

Harel contributed to drug discovery technology developer Eikon Therapeutics' $518m series B round while a host of corporates are set to exit data management software provider Trifacta in a $400m acquisition.

Reliance Retail is now the largest investor in Dunzo, which is helping to expand the quick commerce model to India.

As animal-free dairy alternatives become more popular, Hochland and Tnuva both took part in the vegan dairy technology developer's latest round.

The digital transformation that has disrupted and reshaped the industrial sector in recent years, known as the fourth industrial revolution or industry 4.0, has now reached a new chapter with the development of what has been dubbed as industry 5.0.

The Coinbase, Animoca Brands and Gumi-backed NFT marketplace grew its valuation almost ninefold in the space of six months as the NFT market skyrockets.

Data software provider Weka raised $73m in a round led by Hitachi Ventures while Advance Publications exited social impact technology developer EverFi in a $750m acquisition.

Amazon, Motorola Solutions, PTC, Liberty Global and Advantech were among the investors that supplied extra series B-1 funding for the smart contact lens provider helping to push wearable technology to the next level.

Veon and Prosus helped B2B product marketplace ShopUp push its series B funding to $109m while Sunshine Insurance backed rounds for ImmuneOnco and Xuanzhu Biopharmaceutical.

Live Nation was among the investors that supported the Pernod Ricard-backed heavy water retailer, which is benefitting from a series of memorable marketing initiatives.

Tencent has dodged most of China's regulatory crackdown and built an impressive fintech portfolio globally.