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DesignCrowd wins USD3 million from investors to grow its freelance platform in the US
Sydney, Australia-based DesignCrowd claimed that its crowdsourcing marketplace was more fair and transparent to freeland designers, and intended to expand its business in the US.
Jessica Alba's The Honest Company raises USD25 million in funding
The USD25 million funding Jessica Alba's The Honest Company had raised would go towards implementing its growth plans, including a potential expansion in the Canadian market.
Foreign investors prefer financial investors - QFII survey
A recent survey conducted by Hong Kong company ChinaQFII indicated foreign investor preference in industries that would mostly deliver a return of equity with minimal risk.
Mitel enters agreement to acquire Aastra for CAD392 million
Mitel Networks Corp's CAD392 million stock-and-cash acquisition of Aastra Technologies Ltd would create a major player in the communications technology and equipment market in Canada.