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AKM Systems-backed online education marketplace EduKart has been acqui-hired by One97 Communications, after raising $2m in VC funding since 2011.

Bloomberg-backed CRM software developer ProsperWorks has boosted its total funding to $34m and is now looking to expand internationally.

Existing investor Microsoft Ventures has taken part in a Creandum-led funding round for the educational game development platform also backed by Northzone.

Bloomberg Beta made its third investment in the smart freight service, which has now raised $94m in total and is valued in excess of $300m.

The drone-sourced data provider had raised $3.2m from Engie, Groupe Monnoyeur and its new owner Airware, which invested through its Commercial Drone Fund.

Bell Education Group operates an online-to-offline business that lets students play educational games after class, while parents can track their children's progress online.

Legend Capital has returned to take part in a $60m series B round for the mobile homework app developer, having taken part in its series A round last year.

Alphabet subsidiary Google Capital's participation in Airbnb's recently closed $850m round could presage advice on its newly formed innovation unit, as the company prepares to expand its offering.

The corporate venturing unit reportedly co-led the round with Technology Crossover Ventures at a $30bn valuation, bringing Airbnb's overall funding to $3.25bn.