Merck Group, Air Liquide, Samsung and Panasonic have contributed to a $10.5m round that took the metallisation technology developer's total funding to more than $46m.

Walter Masalin, a principal at Nokia Growth Partners where he moved in 2010, has been promoted to a partner position.

The R/GA-backed smart kitchen technology developer secured the funding in a round co-led by D-Ax, Circularity Capital and Mustard Seed.

Deutz has paid an undisclosed amount to buy Robert Bosch and Brose-backed electric drive developer Torqeedo to support the launch of its E-Deutz division.

Marek Rubasinski, who ran media company Sky's corporate venturing activities, is leaving and will be replaced by head of investments James McClurg.

The domestic robot developer secured the capital in a Hardware Club-led round that included SEB Alliance.

The force-sensor technology provider has secured $12.4m in a round led by Merck Ventures that will support engineering and manufacturing efforts.

The University of Warwick spinout is developing treatments for respiratory conditions such as influenza.

The automated AI developer has received $7.2m in an SEB and Robert Bosch-backed round ahead of a planned expansion in Europe, Asia and the US.

Daily deals provider Global Savings Group has raised $22.4m from investors including Rocket Internet and Deutsche Telekom Venture Funds.