Frontier IP, a subsidiary of commercialisation firm IP Group, gears portfolio firm Alusid up for commercialisation.

Renren-backed SoFi has now raised almost $360m from its last three equity rounds, and will look to expand its loans service throughout the US.

Offshore wind turbine developer 2-B has raised a $30m venture round backed by Shell, Rabobank and a host of government-backed participants.

Bern spin-out Synthena drives promising clinical trials into duchenne muscular dystrophy.

The social shopping company has now raised more than $10m in total, as it seeks to expand from Europe into the US market.

Professional services automation provider Kimble Applications targets US market after raising $1.8m.

Southampton smart thermostat spin-out Joulu picked up by smart energy firm Quby.

The music streaming company, backed by Coca-Cola and several major record companies, has reportedly entered talks with potential investors over a series G round.

Novartis, Johnson & Johnson and Consort Medical all returned to invest in the company's series C round as it looks to commercialise its diagnostic testing system.