Existing backer SoftBank has helped on-demand therapy service Talkspace close a $31m series C round that increased its total funding to $59m since 2014.

Merck-backed nerve stimulation device producer ElectroCore has raised new funding, according to a securities filing that shows the company is seeking a $65m close.

Salesforce Ventures, Telstra Ventures and Deutsche Telekom Capital Partners all contributed to a round that took NS1's total funding to more than $45m.

Monsanto Growth Ventures had co-led a $24m first tranche in July 2017 for the agricultural product developer.

Led by McKesson Ventures, the money will support accelerated company growth.

RTL, which previously took part in a $15m series A has returned for the series B round and was joined by fellow corporate Mediaocean.

Susquehanna International Group is among a consortium of backers that have supplied a total of $30m in angel and series A capital for Abcfintech.

Bloomberg-backed Gigster has added $20m to its coffers with a series B round led by Redpoint Ventures.