Sodexo Ventures has invested in health and coaching platform developer LifeDojo as part of a $5.1m round closed alongside a strategic partnership with another Sodexo subsidiary.

Allianz Life and Nationwide have joined existing investors including UMB to participate in a $9.15m series B round for the online investment service.

Geosyntec, which spun OptiRTC out in late 2015, was among the participants in a $5.5m round that will support expansion and the strengthening of the startup's sales capabilities.

The e-commerce technology developer has raised $7m in seed funding at a $27m post-money valuation from backers including banks Sparkasse and NRW.

Streetlife, which had received funding from investors including Archant's corporate venturing unit, has been acquired by US counterpart Nextdoor for less than $12.5m.

Gastrofix, the developer of a cloud-based point-of-sale system for the hospitality sector, has raised series B funding from brewery Radeberger.

The Alphabet-backed game developer has raised series B financing in advance of the release of its latest mobile game, which is based on The Walking Dead.

IDG Ventures USA co-led a round that included Motley Fool and WPP, and which will support product development, sales and marketing.

Comcast and Cornerstone on Demand have joined existing investors for a round that will help Comparably improve its employment comparison tools.