Gazprom needed the Western financing to help fund its participation in the Iranian deal.

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He said the ADB should also require borrowers to demonstrate "good governance, transparency, participation and accountability, " particularly when drawing on concessional financing known as the Asian Development Fund.

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The financing was led by existing investor Intel Capital and new investor Fung Capital, with participation from existing investor Crosslink Capital.

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