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Asian M&A market dominated by Japan and Thai tycoons
Chinese M&A activity was slow due to its country's leadership change while Japan and Thai tycoons led the way in 2013.
Anglo-American sells interest in Amapa iron ore mine to Zamin Ferrous
Zamin Ferrous purchases Anglo American shareholdings in Amapa iron ore mine in Brazil. The mining consortium established by Pramod Agarwal, Zamin Ferrous, had completed the purchase of the Amapa iron ore mine located in Brazil.
SFW Capital makes strategic investment in Filtec
SFW Capital Partners made a strategic investment in California-based Industrial Dynamics Company (DBA Filtec) for growth and product expansion.
Solis Capital Partners takes equity stake in Horizon Communications
Private equity firm Solis Capital Partners backed Horizon Communications, a telecommunications and electrical infrastructure provider.
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Odyssey Marine Exploration Inc said it would have money by the end of this year and would not need to raise equity next year.
CyPhy secured USD7 million from Lux Capital and other investots, which will be used to build flying robots with secure communication lines.
Centerview Capital invests in distiller of premium moonshine Ole Smoky Tennessee Moonshine. Private equity firm Centerview Capital made a significant equity investment in Ole Smoky Tennessee Moonshine.
Social relationship platform Sprinklr raised USD17.5 million from Battery Ventures and Intel Capital for its global expansion.
Cloud and mobile Quality of Service or QoS provider Live QoS received USD 4 million in Series C financing from Miralta Capital.
Betable raised USD18.5 million in series A funding for the development of its real-money mobile gambling platform.
Existing investors pledged USD 1.25 million for Zoomingo's shopping application. Zoomingo was able to raise USD 1. 25 million for its shopping and deal finding application.
Social music app Listn raised USD500,000 seed round and a new partnership with Rdio. Social music app Listn landed a USD500,000 seed round with new parter Rdio today, according to a report by Venture Beat.
Cybersecurity company IID (Internet Identity) raised USD8 million from Bessemer Venture Partners as its first venture capital after 17 years.
Apogee Enterprises Inc acquired Alumicor Limited from Fulcrum Capital Partners and other minority stakeholders in an all-cash transaction worth USD 52 million.