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Corporate venturing deal net: 21-31 December 2020
Each Friday the Global Corporate Venturing Deal Net rounds up the week’s smaller deals and tracks the emerging companies accessing corporate funds.
Dec 31, 2020Graphcore grafts on $222m
The intelligent chipmaker, which counts Microsoft, Samsung, BMW, Robert Bosch and Dell as investors, secured series E funding at a $2.77bn valuation.
Dec 30, 2020Uniontech bonds with series A investors
The Archermind-backed operating system developer was reportedly valued at $734m valuation in a $168m round led by Beijing E-Town.
Dec 30, 2020HelpSystems validates Vera purchase
Capital One Ventures was among the exiting investors at data protection software provider Vera, which had raised $50m pre-acquisition.
Dec 30, 2020Graphcore grafts on $222m
The intelligent chipmaker, which traces its roots back to University of Bristol, has secured series E funding at a $2.77bn valuation.
Dec 30, 2020PayPay Accelerator Program picks up six
EnPay, Foodcode, Mosh, OsidOri, Rym&Co and Seibii will all take part in the joint venture run by YJ Capital, PayPay and East Ventures.
Dec 28, 2020Bloomberg brings Second Measure on board
Citi Ventures has exited transaction analysis platform developer Second Measure in a recently closed acquisition by Bloomberg.
Dec 28, 2020Tasuki takes steps to form Incubation Fund
The property IoT service provider’s startup investment scheme will partner entrepreneurs working on digitalisation technology for the housing sector.
Dec 28, 2020Sage finds Brightpearl in series C round
Sage has agreed a partnership with the business management software developer which will involve it leading a $33.5m round.
Dec 28, 2020Ouster coasts to reverse merger
Cox Enterprises contributed to $100m in PIPE financing that will be raised by the lidar technology producer alongside the transaction.
Dec 28, 2020908 Devices inflates IPO to $150m
The chemical analysis device developer has added $20m to an initial public offering following $70m in funding from investors including Saudi Aramco and Schlumberger.
Dec 28, 2020Eureka shouts about second fund close
Compagnia di San Paolo, Saes Group and Umbra Group have stepped up for the tech transfer fund, which has now raised $49m so far.
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