The burrito chain added to its innovation efforts by announcing a strategic investment arm focusing on restaurant, food supply and sustainability technology.

The blockchain technology provider has attracted capital from several corporates for an accelerator tasked with boosting the Web3 ecosystem.

Lowercarbon Capital has secured $350m to invest in carbon removal startups, with Stripe reportedly among the limited partners.

The planned fund is expected to serve as a platform for the Chinese military to enhance its technology.

The messaging platform developer has revealed the latest eight companies to take part in its 13-week startup programme.

Decentralised finance technology developer BloXroute raised $70m in a round led by SoftBank Vision Fund 2 while Ackermans & van Haaren helped digital health technology developer Medikabazaar score a $700m valuation.

Northwell Health has teamed up with venture studio Aegis Ventures to form a platform which will seed AI-powered healthcare technology developers.

Quamntum Ventures' debut fund is anchored by conglomerate Bakrie & Brothers and has so far built up a five-strong portfolio.

Recombinant protein technology provider Healthgen netted over $87m while shared living space provider Hmlet is buying corporate-backed peer Habyt and Uniswap Labs is launching an investment vehicle.

Osage University Partners is looking to secure $350m for its fourth fund.