Freight shipping marketplace operator Fleet will put the proceeds from the series A round, which was led by Lufthansa and backed by UPS, into recruitment and product development.

SevenVentures, Helvetia Venture Fund and Axa Germany have participated in a $13.6m series B round for the home renovation services platform.

The surplus food e-commerce platform has secured $12.6m in an Ikea-backed round that likely also featured Axel Johnson.

The pharmaceutical development technology provider has received funding from investors including Google and series A backer Tencent.

Unravel Data emerged from stealth in 2016 with a big data software optimisation package built on AI, machine learning and predictive analytics.

Chernin acquired a 51% stake in anti-PC sports media brand Barstool Sports, which is now valued at $100m, in 2016.

Cloud human resources management platform SmartHR has secured $13.8m in a Nissen and Tokio Marine & Nichido-backed round.

Luxury activewear seller Carbon38 has raised cash from Foot Locker, which also runs its own female activewear e-commerce brand.