Cancer drug developer NH Theraguix was incubated by Satt Pulsalys to advance a nanoparticle-based drug for solid tumours that works by enhancing the efficacy of radiotherapy treatment and MRI scans.

Innovative region: France

The innovation challenge platform, which counts Bouygues Telecom as an investor, has received $14.5m in a round that featured the Sipa-Ouest‑France-backed Sofiouest.

HDI Global led internet-of-things and insurance incubator Next Big Thing's $13.5m series A round, participating together with Finlab EOS.

NTT Comware has agreed to take part in a series B round the corporate-backed orchestration software producer intends to close at $20m.

Jaguar Land Rover's corporate VC unit has diversified from its external investments to launch a car rental service in London called The Out.

NUI Maynooth spinout Avectas has added capital to converted equity previously supplied by therapeutics developer Adapt Pharma among others.

The deal will double the Orange and Stripe-backed digital bank’s valuation to $2.6bn, making it the second most valuable fintech developer in the UK.

AP Moller – Maersk took part in an $11.2m round that will accelerate the international expansion of the food logistics marketplace.

NovaUCD-based patient lingerie manufacturer Theya Healthcare has been backed by investors including Enterprise Ireland as it prepares for expansion in the US.