The round featured conglomerate Ackermans and van Haaren, Institute of Pathology and Genetics and Regional Investment Company of Wallonia.

Engie has reinvested in solar energy platform BBoxx, expanding the off-grid solar energy provider's total funding to $40m as it prepares to expand in Africa.

Netherlands impact investor Social Impact Ventures has closed its first fund at $45m, with insurer ASR providing $5.6m and ASN Bank $3.3m.

John Paul is among the investors in a $22.5m round for Velocity, which operates a booking platform for high-end dining experiences, adding to a $16m round last year.

Hubert Burda Media has led a series E round for the curated marketplace, which sells items produced by small businesses, taking its total equity funding to about $58m.