Durham spin-out Kromek has secured several new contracts, including one worth $1.45m with the US Defense Threat Reduction Agency.

VocalIQ, spun out in 2011, has raised $1.27m in its series A.

Sirakoss wins the Venture Prize from the Worshipful Company of Armourers and Brasiers.

The full investment is made by Imperial Innovations.

The university is investing in IsoPlexis.

The round was led by Mobility Ventures and KoppiCatch.

The crowdfunding service, which has just secured $4m from angel investors, will seek to invest in foreign startups out of a corporate venturing fund that could reach $100m.