Existing investor Tencent has returned for another funding round for Tile, which produces a smart location device that users can attach to keychains.

Time and Team Downey have contributed to a series A round for Loot Crate, which operates a subscription box service that delivers pop culture items to fans.

The robotics technology developer, a spinout of Ritsumeikan University, has received money from a consortium including INCJ and Mitsubishi UFJ Capital.

The robotics technology developer, a spinout of Ritsumeikan University, has received money from a consortium including INCJ and Mitsubishi UFJ Capital.

Following the opening of the UK's first proton beam treatment centre in 2018 or 2019, Imperial College London and the centre will commence a $17m research partnership.

The search engine technology developer has secured a second close for its series A round, which attracted the attention of Naspers last month.

Itochu and NTT Docomo-backed mobility company Whill has added $17.5m to its coffers with a series B round led by Eight Roads Ventures that featured corporate-backed fund Mirai.

New investor Greatbatch has led the round with a $5m commitment, with the remaining cash coming from existing stakeholders.

The healthcare analytics software startup doubled its funding with a $10m round led by Intel Capital that included existing backer BlueCross BlueShield Venture Partners.

KDDI followed up a $1m investment two years ago by participating in the craft goods marketplace's latest funding round, which will support marketing and system development.