Q&A with Gonzalo Galindo, head, Cemex Ventures

GMG Ventures and Hearst Ventures have returned to back the data analytics service, joining financial investors such as Abrdn, which had hitherto concentrated on other asset classes.

Investments roll in for blockchain-based games, fintech, enterprise software and energy companies.

Airtable, HealthCare.com and T11 pull in nine-figure rounds.

Fintech and technology startups have continued to see their coffers grow

Managing director Crispin Leick spoke to GCV about EnBW New Ventures' two most recent investments and the potential for infrastructure technology to catch up with software deals.

SoftBank helped e-commerce brand aggregator Merama hike its series B round to $285m while Koch Industries took part in a round valuing supply chain finance provider Tradeshift at $2.7bn.

DoorDash has led the on-demand delivery service provider’s latest round, following in the corporate venturing footsteps of peers Delivery Hero and Zomato.

The on-demand digital device provider plans to expand through replicating its collaboration with existing investor Deutsche Telekom.

Cerebral, Robotic Research, ABclonal Technology, Ola and RainMed Medical all pulled in nine-figure rounds, the first two featuring SoftBank Vision Fund 2.