Pacific Biosciences raises $50m in sixth round of funding by bringing in Nasdaq-listed healthcare diagnostic company Gen-Probe.

Predictive Biosciences gains $25m in third-round funding with repeat investors following ProQuest Investments.

Novo Ventures becomes second corporate venturing unit to back US-based FoldRx Pharmaceuticals.

Wellcome and Cleveland Clinic join other investors in backing Castlight's bumper third round.

MedImmune Ventures backs Inotek's $18m fourth round of funding.

Ron Laufer, a co-founder of one of the most influential corporate venturing units in Lilly Ventures, has taken on a senior position at peer MedImmune Ventures.

Airbus plane maker's unusual tie-up with French heart surgeon leads to potential flotation of Carmat.

CRP Sante funds Complix and helps the biotech company set up centre in Luxembourg.

Anulex Technologies gains strategic investor for fifth round of funding.

Noaber and Docor join independent venture capital firms in backing med-tech company EarlySense.