Mark Evans writes a nice summary on Skype latest investment rumors which suggests Hutchinson Whampoa will take a 5% stake for a billion. (Update: Sorry folks - this was sloppy writing as pointed out in comments - suggested valuation a billion therefore.)

We can read between the lines and see real pressure on Skype to take another round and accelerate development. While 5% won't wrestle ownership control the VC's may gain some voting rights that enable control over who runs Skype in the future.

See also: Rodrigo and Andy