Qamcom Research and Technology took part in a series A round set to accelerate low orbit satellite operator Totum Labs' deployment and commercialisation plans.

Unilever Ventures was among the investors in a $14.9m round for Pureplay Skin Sciences, the owner of vegan-friendly beauty and skincare brand Plum.

Investors have doubled down on the Sony-backed digital banking platform developer, helping it boost its total funding to about $38m.

Heat regulation material developer Carbice picked up capital from Toyota AI Ventures and Downing Ventures that will support recruitment.

The Maif Avenir-backed home improvement services marketplace will join a number of home improvement brands owned by Kingfisher, with its founder retaining a significant stake.

Each Friday the Global Corporate Venturing Deal Net rounds up the week’s smaller deals and tracks the emerging companies accessing corporate funds.

Every day, Global University Venturing rounds up the smaller investments from across the university innovation ecosystem in its deal net.

Newly minted strategic partner JD.com joined Oriza Holdings in a $39.5m round for Oriental Standard's e-commerce-focused spinoff.

The banking cybersecurity technology developer, which counts Washington Trust, Live Oak Bank and Citizens National Bank, as investors, has hit $47m in total funding.

Aderans, DCM Holdings, Dentsu, Hakuhodo, Nippon TV, Nihon Kolmar, Settsu Warehouse, Shima Seiki, Yakuodo and Yodobashi Camera all backed the limestone-based material maker’s $19.7m round.