Microprocessor supplier Kalray has raised the second tranche of its latest round, with Alliance Ventures among the investors.

Mastercard, Intel, American Express and Santander could all exit the point-of-sale technology provider, which plans to float in Sweden.

Nanoco, a nanomaterials spinout from University of Manchester, expects its new subsidiary can solve the problem of producing 2D materials at commercial scale.

Marek Rubasinski, formerly Sky's director of startup investments and partnerships, is gaming technology developer Polystream's new chief commercial officer.

LSE's investment complemented its leadership of a group featuring four other UK universities that will partner company builder Zinc to convert research into companies.

Platinum Informatics has received two grants for its big data analytics software, which could find utility in segments including pharmaceuticals and healthcare.

Auriens-backed in-home care services provider Cera has raised $17m in equity and debt to expand across the UK and into Germany.

Gerd Goette built a storied career at Siemens, investing in more than 50 transactions and taking more than 25 directorships and board observer positions.