XCode announced that it had landed on a INR1 crore investment from Shead Holdings. XCode Life Sciences revealed that Shead Holdings had invested INR1 crore in the Chennai-based biotechnology start-up.

University of Waterloo's VeloCity Venture Fund had awarded US$100,000 in funding across four venture firms.

The planned merging of law firms Lewis and Roca LLP and Rothgerber could give Denver-based Rothgerber the stronger presence it needs.

A report revealed that healthcare investments to Cleveland in the fist half of 2013 was US$80 million, down from the US$104 million in the same period last year.

Wells Fargo revealed that it is exiting its mortgage joint ventures in accordance to new regulations.

WP Carey announced that they are set to acquire Corporate Property Associates 16-Global Inc. W. P Carey Inc. said that they have agreed to acquire one of the companies that they manage as part of the expansion of its property holdings.

The Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector and Kolon Group from South Korea has signed an agreement to invest in a pharmaceutical plant in Côte d'Ivoire.

Media leader, CBS Corp, said that they are set to buyback US$5.1 billion worth of shares CBS Corp announced that that its board of directors approved the repurchase of US$5.

KKR & Co. and TPG may have to rely on US$1.48 billion junior bonds to offset failing TXU investment.

XL Group and Stone Point Capital joins forces and resources for new investment management unit. XL Group and Stone Point Capital LLC announced the finalization of their new Bermuda-based investment management company for insurance-linked securities and other reinsurance capital market products on Thursday.

Catbird and Medina Capital announced that the private equity firm had invested US$10 million into the Catbird.

Bencis Capital Partners revealed that it is buying Punch Graphics' majority stake in Xeikon for about EUR110.3 million

Librato concludes Series A funding round with US$3.8 million. San Francisco-based Librato, which provides cloud-based monitoring services for operations and development units, reported a US$3.

Alco Store and Argonne Capital Group revealed that the private equity firm have offered to acquire the retail chain company for US$47 million.

Rapid Pathogen Screening revealed that it had collected US$6.25 million from Mallitz Investment Group.

Distressed debt investor, Oaktree Capital Group said that they hired Goldman Sachs Group to look for a buyer for Tekni-Plex.

Nakumatt Holdings announced that they are in talks with foreign equity investors. Nakumatt Holdings Ltd announced that they are in talks to sell close to 25% of its shares to investors abroad.

Generac Holdings purchases Tower Light in line with global expansion goals. Generator manufacturer Generac Holdings Inc. announced the finalization of a purchase deal with Ambienta I for the acquisition of Tower Light Srl and its wholly-owned subsidiaries earlier today.

Publisher Axel Springer signs a deal with Funke for printed media following announcement to go completely digital.

United Petroleum announced that they are considering offers for possible acquisition or joint venture deals.

Statoil ASA announced a profit decline for the second quarter of 2013. Norwegian energy company Statoil ASA experienced an unexpected drop in profit in the second quarter, a backlash of the declining gas and oil production and prices.

Investment firm Almaz Capital raised a total of US$102 million for its second funding. Russia-focused technology venture investor Almaz Capital has posted a US$102 million total for its second fund according to one of the company's securities filing.

KKR & Co names former Prudential Plc unit head Martin Moore as senior adviser. Private equity firm KKR & co. appointed former Prudential Plc (PRU) property unit director Martin Moore as senior adviser for real-estate affairs, confirmed the company in a statement.

IT company SevOne appoints high-profile CEO to help the firm become the "next great technology company."

Ashland Inc may opt for divestment of elastomers and water-treatment businesses. Ashland Inc. (ASH) has announced plan to divest an elastomers unit and possible sale of a water-treatment business, moves that could cut around US$2 billion from the American chemical company's revenue.

Aston Martin announces collaboration with Daimler for new engine production. Global luxury carmaker Aston Martin announced on Thursday that it is planning to sign a deal with Daimler's Mercedes-AMG GmbH unit for the release of a new line of bespoke v8 engines.

Facebook faced two major mobile ad challenges. Undoubtedly, Facebook's mobile ad business has grown. Facebook ads are paid advertisements that are "relevant and interesting" to a user.

The Washington Redskins has signed on BDO USA as its official accounting firm. Consulting organization BDO USA announced earlier today that it has signed a deal with The Washington Redskins as the football league's exclusive accounting firm.

Conactus Pharmaceutical raised US $66 million after the company offered 6,000,000 shares at US $11 each during the initial public offering.

CommScope taps Deutsche Bank AG and JPMorgan to lead its IPO but the companies declined to comment on the matter.