Business investment news
Here are some recent business investment news stories:
Tech Investments
- Google invests $1 billion in Indian e-commerce company Jio Platforms: Google has invested $1 billion in Jio Platforms, a subsidiary of Reliance Industries, to expand its presence in the Indian e-commerce market. (Source: Reuters)
- Microsoft invests $2 billion in OpenAI: Microsoft has invested $2 billion in OpenAI, a leading artificial intelligence research organization, to accelerate the development of AI technologies. (Source: The Verge)
- Amazon invests $1 billion in electric vehicle startup Rivian: Amazon has invested $1 billion in Rivian, an electric vehicle startup, to accelerate the development of electric delivery vans. (Source: CNBC)
Healthcare Investments
- Johnson & Johnson invests $1 billion in biotech company CRISPR Therapeutics: Johnson & Johnson has invested $1 billion in CRISPR Therapeutics, a biotech company focused on gene editing, to develop new treatments for genetic diseases. (Source: Bloomberg)
- UnitedHealth Group invests $1.5 billion in healthcare startup Optum: UnitedHealth Group has invested $1.5 billion in Optum, a healthcare services company, to expand its presence in the healthcare market. (Source: Healthcare Finance News)
- Biotech company Moderna Therapeutics raises $450 million in funding: Moderna Therapeutics, a biotech company focused on mRNA-based therapies, has raised $450 million in funding from investors including Bill Gates and the Wellcome Trust. (Source: The Wall Street Journal)
Energy Investments
- Volkswagen invests $50 billion in electric vehicle technology: Volkswagen has announced plans to invest $50 billion in electric vehicle technology over the next five years, as part of its efforts to become a leading player in the electric vehicle market. (Source: Bloomberg)
- Saudi Aramco invests $1.5 billion in Indian oil refining company Reliance Industries: Saudi Aramco has invested $1.5 billion in Reliance Industries, an Indian oil refining company, to expand its presence in the Indian energy market. (Source: Reuters)
- Renewable energy company Vestas raises $1.2 billion in funding: Vestas, a leading renewable energy company, has raised $1.2 billion in funding from investors including the European Investment Bank and the Danish pension fund ATP. (Source: Bloomberg)
Other Investments
- Private equity firm KKR invests $1.5 billion in Indian logistics company Delhivery: KKR has invested $1.5 billion in Delhivery, an Indian logistics company, to expand its presence in the Indian e-commerce market. (Source: The Economic Times)
- Chinese e-commerce company JD.com invests $500 million in Southeast Asian e-commerce platform Shopee: JD.com has invested $500 million in Shopee, a leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia, to expand its presence in the region. (Source: The Straits Times)
- Real estate investment trust (REIT) Simon Property Group invests $1.2 billion in shopping mall portfolio: Simon Property Group, a leading REIT, has invested $1.2 billion in a portfolio of shopping malls in the United States and Europe. (Source: The Wall Street Journal)
These are just a few examples of recent business investment news stories. If you're looking for more information on a specific industry or company, feel free to ask!