University of Auckland’s commercialisation arm is among the latest backers for drone technology developer Dotterel, which raised approximately $500,000 last year.

Penn spinout Cabaletta Bio’s first funding round includes university investment and it will use the cash to develop T-cell drugs for autoimmune diseases including pemphigus vulgaris.

Unnamed university endowments have put funding into Material Impact’s inaugural vehicle, which will incubate materials businesses including spinouts in industries such as energy, transportation and healthcare.

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Tsinghua University has led a round for Trifo, with the funding to support the launch of the startup's smart home robot.

Ayar Labs has raised $24m to commercialise its technology that enables data transmission using light, based on research at MIT and CU Boulder.

Mercia Technologies has hired Marcus Henderson to support its continuing expansion of operations in Scotland.

Durham University has joined forces with New College Durham and economic development organisation Business Durham to launch an incubator aimed at local startups.

The rest of the 100 (in alphabetical order): Emily Zaycosky, program co-ordinator, Zell Lurie Institute, Zell Founders Fund

The rest of the 100 (in alphabetical order): Clive Rowland, CEO, UMI3, UMIP Premier Fund