SoftBank invested $1bn to lead the satellite operator's latest round, which will support construction of a large-scale satellite production facility.

Oerlikon has acquired Citim, a spinout of Madgeburg that offers additive manufacturing and rapid prototyping.

Wistron has partnered Fenox Venture Capital to set up a $20m investment fund that will invest in technology startups around the world.

Tyson New Ventures will invest in alternative proteins, food security and using the internet in the food chain and its first deal was backing Beyond Meat, which has created a plant-based protein.

The tidal turbine company secured funding from investors including Farinia and IWF Group as it aims to expand internationally.

Patagonia, a US-based clothing retailer, has rebranded its corporate venturing fund from $20 Million & Change to Tin Shed Ventures.

Allied Minds, which spun Hawkeye 360 out of Virginia Tech last year, has supported the series A round that may increase to up to $13.8m.

Holt Ventures is set to invest in technologies and startups that focus on the industrial and manufacturing sectors.