The Microsoft-backed communications software developer boosted its total funding to nearly $45m in a round led by PrimePulse.

The in-vehicle cybersecurity technology provider welcomed Airbus, Deutsche Bahn, Tokyo Century and Mitsubishi UFJ Capital as new investors.

Crowdfunded investment platform Republic has secured funding in a round co-led by Binance's venture capital and incubator arm.

Mediaset-backed social e-commerce platform 21Buttons took its total funding to about $31m in an Idinvest Partners-led series B round.

The biometric authentication technology developer has closed a $16.5m round featuring Citrix that will fund product development, sales and marketing.

The digital marketing software provider, which counts Adverline as an existing investor, quadrupled its total funding in a Ring Capital and XAnge-backed round.

Kwai Hung Group led a series A round for the shared space provider that was also backed by Sa Sa International, and which will fund growth.

The specialist insurance network has received $19.8m in a CommerzVentures-led round backed by Marsh and Munich Re/HSB Ventures.

Marine data provider Windward has now raised almost $39m, having secured $16.5m in a round led by XL Catlin's corporate venturing unit.

The MIT spinout has raised $19.4m from unnamed backers, and the plant-based ingredient developer will use the cash to expand its production capacity.