Sparx has returned to lead the OUVC-backed cell-based therapeutic technology developer’s series B round, which brought its overall funding to almost $45m.

Checkout.com-backed Thunes has added $60m to its coffers, while Desktop Metal purchased Adaptive3D less than a year after Arkema invested.

University of Tokyo Edge Capital is seeking up to $275m for its fifth venture capital fund.

The industrial supplies provider has secured $220m overall after a series E round backed by Harvard Management Company.

Former Salesforce Ventures Japan head Shinji Asada’s firm has closed its maiden fund, and LPs include Eisai, En-Japan, Hogy, Japan Asia Group, Sansan, Gas One and Z Venture Capital.

Meituan-Dianping has once again invested in the commercial robot maker through a $77.8m series C round that also included an unspecified strategic investor.

Nexa3D has confirmed $55m in funding across several rounds, while BukuKas has added $50m to its coffers and both Label Insights and Mya Systems have been acquired.

Taraec Mohamed Hussein, head of investments, Fatima Gobi Ventures

Novo, SK Group and Amgen have participated in a series C round for the precision therapy developer that has increased its total funding to at least $150m.

Ingka Group’s investment unit has led a series C round for the electric vehicle rental services provider, which also included by SMRT Ventures.