Nissha Printing, Nagase America and Hitachi Chemical all took part in the conductive ink and film developer's latest round, bringing its total funding to $37m.

Automotive parts manufacturer Faurecia has invested in TactoTek, a VTT spinout that manufactures injection-moulded electronics used in vehicles and home appliances.

Automotive parts manufacturer Faurecia has invested in TactoTek, a company that makes injection-moulded electronics used in vehicles and home appliances.

Mining data technology provider MineSense has completed a funding round that included a strategic investment from Caterpillar Ventures.

BASF hired Markus Solibieda, formerly a partner at private equity firm Mandarin Capital Partners, as managing director at BASF Venture Capital in November, initially to work alongside Nachtigal.

Carbon Conversions Incorporated (CCI) has received an undisclosed amount from advanced composites supplier Hexcel in connection with a strategic alliance.

The advanced steel developer has raised additional funding in round led by existing investor GM Ventures that also featured customer Lear Corporation.