Rocket Internet says portfolio value up 800 million euros since IPO

FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Ecommerce investor and operating company Rocket Internet on Friday said its portfolio of investments has increased in value by around 800 million euros (£598 million) since its initial public offering in early November. In addition, Berlin-based Rocket said it was forming a new global online restaurant takeaway service that brings together existing and new investments, including Foodpanda. (Reporting By Eric Auchard, editing by Thomas Atkins)