The insurance company will partner with venture capital firms such as GGV Capital and Ribbit Capital as it looks to invest big in fintech innovation.

Robert Gordon University names head of commercialisation.

Ringier and LVMH-backed Groupe Arnault both contributed to the camper van booking platform's series A round, which will be used to increase its market share.

Foreign exchange service Kantox has secured new funding in a round co-led by corporate-backed firms IdInvest and Partech.

Swisscom and Foxconn-affiliated Ginko Ventures both participated in the series A round, closed as France-based PIQ prepares to open two US offices.

Online TV technology developer Booxmedia has been acquired by Amino Technology in a deal that provided exits to corporates Alma Media and DNA.

Upmarket short-term home rentals site Onefinestay has attracted $40m for a series C round that took its overall funding to more than $55m.