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Big Deal: Ford funds Pivotal Software
Carmaker Ford's $182m contribution to the $253m series C round closed by software development company Pivotal last week may augur a new interest in connected car technology startups.
May 9, 2016Big Deal: Rakuten leads $120m Cabify series C
The Japan-based e-commerce group's investment in ride hailing platform Cabify illustrates how e-commerce businesses cannot afford to be pure play anymore.
Apr 25, 2016Big Deal: Alibaba plunges $1.25bn into Ele.me
Alibaba's ten-figure investments in Ele.me and Lazada last week could signify the ramping up of an investment strategy that has already dramatically grown the e-commerce group's offering.
Apr 18, 2016Viettel to dial up CVC unit
Vietnam-based telecoms company Viettel will look to invest internationally in startups operating in sectors such as e-commerce, e-healthcare and social networks.
Apr 11, 2016Fund in the News: Statoil Energy Ventures
Statoil's newly formed $200m cleaner energy-focused fund will look to build up a portfolio of 15 to 25 companies in the next four to seven years, according to SEV managing director Gareth Burns.
Apr 11, 2016Telenor Myanmar gets startups on the line
Telenor Myanmar is seeking applications from local startups to take part in its accelerator program and benefit from a $50,000 seed investment.
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