Zoom to acquire cloud-based call center operator Five9 in $15b deal
The deal makes strategic sense, as it helps accelerate Zoom’s product roadmap outside of its core offering.
Australia’s Go1 raises $200m from SoftBank Vision Fund 2, others
Go1 has raised over $280 million in funding.
Malaysia’s Maybank to implement $11.9b sustainable finance framework
The bank said it will scale up existing green, social and sustainability bonds or sukuk.
Online brokerage Robinhood seeks up to $35b valuation in mega US offering
About 55 million shares are being offered in the IPO to raise over $2.3 billion.
India: Blackstone to acquire over 60% stake in Simplilearn for $250m
The funding will see the exit of its existing investors like Kalaari Capital, Helion Ventures, and Mayfield.
Capital India to invest $25m in education loan firm Credenc
Credenc offers education loans covering K-12 school fees and online upskilling courses.
Chinese investors back maternal and kids wear e-commerce site PatPat’s $510m rounds
PatPat delivers products to consumers across over 100 countries and regions.
Tencent acquires British video game developer Sumo in $1.3b deal
Tencent is the world’s second-largest videogame group by revenue after Sony.