The lighting company, which uses technology spun-off from failed Intel Capital-backed solar company SpectraWatt, raises $3m.

The China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation reportedly forms a RMB1bn ($158m) fund.

The US-based rechargeable battery company wins backing from Applied Ventures and In-Q-Tel, as well as DE Shaw Ventures and Generation Investment Management among others.

The UK's Business Growth Fund backs the Scotland-based laser company.

Japan-based materials supplier JSR Corporation and a venture firm linked to US-based advanced ceramics business Coorstek invest in the ionic liquids company, which plans to be the first producer of the battery material in "industrial volumes".

Nuno Carvalho is the new head of Bekaert Corporate Venturing since the beginning of the month

Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Venture Capital is joined by Taiwan-based Industrial Technology Investment Company's GVT fund backing the US-based lighting company.

University of Manchester spin-out Arvia Technology, which treats organic liquid waste, has raised money from prior backer MTI, as well as investors Sustainable Technology Investors and Park Walk Advisors.

Solvays backs the supplier of high-performance functional materials for the electronics and opto-electronics industries again.

Illumitex, backed by Syngenta Ventures, raises fresh funds and makes Chris Hammelef its chief executive.