E-commerce network Social Shop has received an undisclosed amount of funding from SanomaVentures, to roll out its platform across the Netherlands.

The chemical company's $135m corporate venturing fund targets companies developing technology based around health, nutrition, resource efficiency, and globalisation, according to its managing director.

Backed by Mercia Fund Management, a third of the funding comes from the TSB Smart Award.

KaufDA has acquired MeinProspekt for an undisclosed fee, as the local partnership deals promoter looks to expand its reach.

Adrien Henry is leaving waste and water management company Suez Environnement's corporate venturing unit in order to lead a biowaste subsidiary.

IT company 1 Vision has become the first investment for BDO's corporate-backed Development Capital Fund.

Qualcomm and Sierra Wireless provided the funds, which the mobile connectivity company plans to use to expand internationally.