A Clarkson University partnership speeds up the commercialisation of innovations developed at the university.

GE Ventures led a $26.6m first tranche of a series D round for the robot maker that has now been closed at $40m.

Solantro, the developer of power conversion chips for renewable energy systems, has now raised a total of $25m in venture and grant funding.

The agribusiness' new unit, Maumee Ventures, will invest up to $5m at series A and B stage in companies compatible with its operating areas.

The early-stage venture fund, set up by biotech company Euglena, has harnessed support from a range of corporate limited partners

Autodesk provided the $10m for the round from its $100m Spark Investment Fund, and Carbon3D plans to deploy its 3D printing technology in the next year.

French electricity supply company GDF Suez has invested in Redbird, a company that analyses data captured by civilian drones.

Buildings material company Holcim has sold its stake in cement company Siam City for $681m.