AIB has invested approximately $35m in TransferMate as part of a strategic partnership, taking a stake of at least 10% in the process.

The partnership aims to connect researchers, student entrepreneurs, managers and business developers with a view of generating more companies.

The ocular device spinout hopes to rapidly develop portable devices for eye testing powered by artificial intelligence software.

The insurer's strategic investment arm has put up $175m for a scheme called ASV Diversified that will supply up to $15m for VC fund investments.

The Nokia-backed online food delivery app has added $98m to a round co-led by T. Rowe Price and Fidelity that values it at more than $2bn.

The Cambridge spinout is commercialising research into better techniques for extracting quality stem cells, having raised a reported $464,000 in seed funding.

Saarland-founded AkknaTek is developing an imaging aid for cataract surgery to improve the precision of intraocular lenses implanted during the procedure.