University of Bristol-backed incubator Engine Shed has hired Marty Reid as its new head, with Reid also taking over as chief executive of SetSquared Bristol's parent Science Research Foundation.

Azeria Therapeutics has picked up Syncona as an investor as it looks to bring its therapy for receptor-positive luminal breast cancer into the clinic.

MIT-founded regenerative polymer developer Tissium will put the capital into clinical-stage development and toward regulatory clearance in multiple markets.

Wearable health tracker developer Biovotion has been bought by digital therapeutics producer Biofourmis, enabling Swiss Re and STMicroelectronics to exit.

Northzone's ninth fund has signed up Rabo Frontier Ventures as a limited partner on the way to reaching a $500m final close.

University of Bristol-founded PsiQuantum has reportedly scooped funding from backers including an Andy Rubin fund as it looks to develop silicon-powered quantum computers.

Atlantic Bridge led a round for NUI Galway-founded organisational data investigation spinout Siren, having backed the company's seed round through its University Bridge Fund.

Venture firm GR Capital has hired Jason Ball, a former managing director at corporate venturing unit Qualcomm Ventures, as its latest partner.

Aster Capital, originally formed by corporates Schneider Electric and Alstom, has promoted Jérome Joaug from principal to partner.

AfricInvest has injected another $4m into a series B round for on-demand ride service Heetch that already included Allianz and Mobivia.