Destina Genomics secures investment from the Scottish Investment Bank.

Dresden and Ulm universities spin-out Heliatek closed its series C round.

British Growth Fund has made its first investment in a publicly listed company, investing $16.2m in carpet and floor covering company Victoria, which will enable the company to acquire Abingdon Flooring.

The Germany-based bank, which already runs an incubator, has launched a dedicated corporate venturing unit to fund European financial technology start-ups.

Pan-European project Flexibilis wants to solve issues of OLED commercialisation.

Anna Westerberg has moved from Volvo Penta, Volvo's engine manufacturing division, to its corporate venturing unit, where she has been appointed president.

Gent lab Lemcko is commercialising its work into energy and power quality problems.

Comprimato has raised investment in a venture round.

Private clinical stage company Pulmologix has received $12m in a Novo-backed series B round to explore new medical approaches to treat respiratory disease.