Industrial

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.

Every day, Global University Venturing rounds up investments from across the university innovation ecosystem in its deal net.

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.

Anhui Jiangnan Construction Investment Group helped commercial rocket developer Galactic Energy secure $200m while off-road vehicle developer Rox raised $100m in a Tencent-led round.

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

Mercedes-Benz and Stellantis have backed the solid-state battery developer, having disclosed strategic agreements a month ago.

Every day, Global University Venturing rounds up investments from across the university innovation ecosystem in its deal net.

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.

Mental health app developer Lyra Health raised $235m from investors including Salesforce while blockchain development software provider Secret Network launched a $225m ecosystem fund.

Every day, Global University Venturing rounds up investments from across the university innovation ecosystem in its deal net.