Nokia and Reed Elsevier returned to reinvest in the language learning app developer, which has now secured $34m in total funding.

Novartis-backed GenSight, which is developing eye disease treatments, raised almost $42m in its only publicly disclosed funding round.

Audio production software startup Landr raised the cash in a Warner-led round that also featured Nas and Plus Eight Private Equity, a fund launched by a collection of DJs.

Growth equity firm Time for Growth has paid $11m for for a 10% stake in TeliaSonera-backed consumer electronics manufacturer Zound Industries.

The IT services provider previously revealed it was considering setting aside $120m for venture capital investments in the US, Israel and India.

Recruit Holdings has paid $40m to acquire learning quiz app provider Quipper, allowing education and publishing company Benesse to exit the company.