The big data technology developer has emerged from stealth armed with series A capital from investors including Intel and Wipro.

Based on research conducted at the University of Nebraska system, the company produces a small, self-contained surgical robot.

VMWare joined existing investors Verizon and Ericsson in backing the networking software provider's series D round, six months after its series C.

Syngenta has been an investor in Illumitex, which produces lighting equipment to help grow plants and vegetation, since they formed a strategic partnership in 2011.

On-demand chef service Haochushi, backed by conglomerate Shanghai Zhonglu, has raised $16.1m in series B capital, increasing its total funding to $21.8m.

The smart home technology developer has brought Legend Holdings and Mediatek into its investor base as it looks to form partnerships with home appliance producers.

The UK's bank-backed Business Growth Fund has purchased a minority stake in communications agency Four Communications.