China-based online holiday booking portal Lailaihui.com has received RMB 100 million ($16.3m) in series B financing, China Money Network reported on Friday. The money came from conglomerate Fosun International’s venture capital arm, Fosun Venture Capital, and asset fund manager CDH Investments. Lailahui, which is affiliated to Beijing Lailai Website Network Technology, previously received $1m in series A… Continue reading Lailaihui books $16.3m in Fosun-backed round
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