Teads, Proterra and Chukong Technologies have raised $ 78 million: stakes around international expansion and more.

Teads  (founded in 2011, French video advertising platform), has raised €4 million from Partech Ventures and Elaia Partners to fund its international expansion. Connectikpeople may recall that, Teads produces innovative video ad formats such as the inRead, launched last year, to help publishers monetize digital content.

Proterra  ( founded in 2004, South Carolina-based electric bus developer), has raised $24 million in Series C funding from GM Ventures, Hennessey Capital Management, and Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers to increase staff and double sales for next year. This startup provides efficient, cost-effective and environmentally responsible heavy-duty vehicle solutions to an international market.

Chukong Technologies ( founded in 2010, Beijing-based mobile entertainment company has raised $50 million in a Series D round of funding led by New Horizon Capital with participation from existing investors GGV Capital, Sequoia Capital, Steamboat Ventures, and Northern Light.

Connectikpeople may recall that, Chukong Technologies is one of the largest Chinese mobile game companies. Chukong has raised $83 million in funding to date.