SCD Probiotics-backed Proklean has secured funding from corporate-backed cleantech firm Infuse Ventures.

The aerospace company is launching Airbus Group Ventures in conjunction with a technology and innovation centre that will be based in Silicon Valley.

3D metal printing company MatterFab has raised approximately $5.8m in a series A round featuring General Electric's corporate venturing unit.

Airware has launched a fund to support commercial drone startups, while DJI and Accel have set up a fund to invest in drone-related technologies.

Jake Latcham, previously a technology interface manager for Schlumberger subsidiary OneSubSea, has been promoted to venture principal at the company.

Google Ventures has led a series B round for the agriculture-focused big data company, which has now raised almost $28m since it was founded.

The company, which announced a corporate venturing unit earlier this month, will invest in three to four aerospace, defence or security technology companies a year, it has told GCV.

Flavour and ingredients maker Frutarom plans to strengthen its presence in Africa and India through the investment, taking a 60% stake in Sonarome.